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Job Title: Chief Field Officer, P-4, Kaduna, Nigeria
Vacancy No: E-VN-2013-001481
Location: Kaduna
Position#: 00007350
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
Region: WCARO
Purpose of the Position
This position reports to the Chief PME/Field Coordination, working under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, in support to and in close cooperation with the UNICEF Country Office in Abuja, the incumbent is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programmes.
Key Expected Results
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The development, management and review of program
annual work plans, mid-term reviews and any other programming process are
effectively coordinated in the region, in close cooperation with the respective
UNICEF sections; All financial inputs are in line with UNICEF's policies and
procedures as well as agreed programme strategies; Programme implementation is
regularly monitored and progress, where applicable, evaluated to ensure
achievement ofobjectives; Technical decisions on
program and/or project administration and implementation coordinated and
facilitated with other UNICEF Nigeria's sections with the aim to promote
convergence and integration of the UNICEF supported programs (Health, Water,
Sanitation & Hygiene, Education, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection.
Communications for Development).
·
Vulnerability analysis, assessments, disaster preparedness and response strategies in the non-food sectors are
well integrated within programs, and coherent/adapted to the particular nature
of the region's risks and vulnerabilities; Emergency assessments undertaken and
emergency response action plans developed
when required; Emergency response/Humanitarian actions implemented in
accordance with the Core Commitments for Children.
·
Timely ordering and delivery of materials and
supplies as well as disbursement of cashassistance and provision of other
services for program / project implementation ensured effectively.
·
During the absence of Representative and/or
Deputy Representative, represents UNICEF in the meetings with UN, donor
agencies, NGOs/CSOs and community based organizations to support inter-agency
efforts, promote joint assessments and initiatives.
·
Responsible for the safety, security and
well-being of all UNICEF field based staff.
·
Leadership provided to the UNICEF technical
officers/specialists and other programme staff based in the region to guide,
inform, support and/or undertake on-going assessments of local conditions
affecting children and mothers, including the development of strong situation
analysis capacity; In close coordination with the UNICEF staff including the
respective UNICEF sections and partners, priority interventions are identified
and determined based on Work plans and the Country Program Action Plan; Reports
and recommendations related to UNICEF's assistance prepared whenever required;
Use of UNICEF's resources optimized through cross-sector planning,
implementation and monitoring.
·
Capacity development of partners effectively
coordinated and facilitated in accordance with the Human Right Based Approach to Development Programming principles,
focusing on increased access to and improved quality of basic social
services for children and their caregivers.
·
Internal coordination mechanisms between the
UNICEF technical staff in place and operational support to technical field
staff in the region provided; All operations related duties (e.g. Human Resource,
Admin, Supply and Logistics, Security and Staff Welfare, travel plans, use of
vehicles, communication systems) efficiently coordinated within the Zone Office
and with the Abuja Office.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
·
Advanced university degree in social sciences or
a related technical field.
·
Eight years of relevant work experience at the
national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring
and evaluation.
·
Fluency in English.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
·
Communicates effectively to various audiences,
including during formal public speaking.
·
Sets high standards for quality of work and
consistently achieves project goals.
·
Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of
possibilities.
·
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
·
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and
groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational
departments.
·
Contributes to and tries out innovative
approaches and insights.
·
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural
environment.
·
Has good leadership and supervisory skills;
co-ordinates group
activities, ensuring that roles within the team
are clear.
·
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting
numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
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