Chief Field Office,
NO-D, Kisumu, Kenya
(Open to Kenya Nationals
Only)
Job no: 499171
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Kenya
Categories: Chief Field Office
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and
territories to promote children's survival, protection and development.
The world's largest provider
of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and
nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and
girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and
AIDS.
UNICEF is funded entirely by
the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and
governments.
Purpose of the Position: Under overall guidance of Chief Field Operations, ensure effective management of the Field Office specifically in the development, design, planning and implementation of the UNICEF supported programme in geographical area.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
Purpose of the Position: Under overall guidance of Chief Field Operations, ensure effective management of the Field Office specifically in the development, design, planning and implementation of the UNICEF supported programme in geographical area.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
- Represent
UNICEF in all matters related to programme planning and implementation in
the geographical area covered by Kisumu Field Office. Provide leadership,
guidance and supervision of the Field Office staff, and ensure staff
safety and security is given paramount importance.
- Technical
Leadership in all aspects of devolution, providing guidance and direction
in ensuring a coordinated approach to UNICEF programme delivery in the
geographical area. Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify
new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of
services and achieve programme requirements and objectives.
- Programming and
Management of Programme: Be responsible for overall development and
establishment of the Field Office work plans, monitoring compliance, and
providing support and guidance to ensure objectives are met.
- Coordination:
Interact with Government and other partners, NGO's, UN and bilateral
agencies in the different stages of programme implementation, follow up on
implementation of recommendations and agreements. Provide technical
support, orientation and guidance to implementing partners and government
officials on appropriate technical and institutional capacity-building
measures to achieve programme goals and expand coverage of services.
- Field
Monitoring and reporting: Conduct field assessment visits in the areas of
coverage to ensure programme effectiveness, identifying bottlenecks and
instituting remedial measures. Ensure timely preparation and submission of
progress/status reports required from the Field Office for management,
Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis and assessment, annual
reports.
- Resource Mobilization:
Identify possible donors and maintain close liaison with the Nairobi
Office for resource mobilization and leveraging.
Qualifications of Successful
Candidate
- Advanced
University Degree in Education or social sciences as related technical
field.
Experience
- Eight (8) years
progressively, responsible professional work experience at national and
international levels in programme planning and management in related field
with emphasis on strategic planning.
Competencies of Successful
Candidate
Core Values
Core Values
- Commitment
- Diversity and
Inclusion
- Integrity
Core competencies
- Communication
- Working with
People
- Drive for
Results
Functional Competencies
- Leading and
Supervising [II]
- Analyzing [II]
- Deciding and
Initiating Action [III]
- Persuading and
Influencing [III]
- Applying
Technical Expertise [III]
- Planning and
Organizing [II]
- Adapting and
Responding Change [III]
- Coping with
Pressure and Setbacks [III]
To view our competency
framework, please click here.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
How to Apply
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Advertised: 19 Sep 2016 E.
Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Oct 2016 E. Africa Standard Time