United Nations Children’s Fund
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Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/SP/2014-081”
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Social Policy & Economics Specialist, NO-D, POST#90590
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi.
Purpose of the Post: Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Social Policy, accountable for effective engagement in social policy dialogue with the Government for programme development, advocating for increased public resource allocation and budgeting towards the social sector and sustainable decentralization of social services and local capacity building in support of the goal of universal coverage of essential social services and the creation of a protective environment for children.
Conducts data collection and analysis
to fill information gaps and to strengthen capacity for advocacy for children’s
rights, and to support the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the World
Fit for Children (WFFC) agenda
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Social policy dialogue and programme development
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Social policy dialogue and programme development
- Participates in social policy dialogue and
development with the Government, engages in and establishes constructive
dialogue and partnerships between international and local stakeholders to
support the development of social policies and programmes contributing to
the progressive realization of children’s rights and strengthening of
implementation and monitoring mechanisms at all levels of society, and
ensures that the services reach out in innovative, effective ways to those
most vulnerable pockets of children and families that have been previously
left out.
Monitoring state and sub national
budget resources
- Monitors and updates current information on
state budgeting and spending patterns for social programmes and
decentralization status of social services on an on-going basis to support
advocacy for greater public resources and budget allocation for social
development, the prioritization of resource allocation for children, and
universal coverage of essential services for children, to ensure that they
reflect the best interest of children.
Sustainable decentralization and
capacity building
- Provides on-going support in making
decentralization sustainable through adequate local support while keeping
decentralized services both accessible and effective;
- Collaborates with the central and local
authorities to strengthen community-based capacity on quality data
collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation,
coordination, monitoring of social policy and programmes;
- Develops programme plans of action for
children at provincial and district/municipality levels; strengthens
coordination between sectors and between different levels of government
structures for policy implementation.
Data collection, analysis and
results-based approach
- Collects systematically qualitative data for
the sound and up-to-date assessment of the situation of children and women
to provide the base-lines for result-based decisions on interventions and
evaluations.
- Develops information systems for monitoring
child rights indicators, with emphasis on gender equality, community and
child participation;
- Provides timely, regular data-driven analysis
for effective prioritization, planning, and development; facilitates
results-based management for planning, adjusting, and scaling-up specific
social policy initiatives;
- Analyzes the macroeconomic context of social
policy programmes and its impact on social development, emerging issues
and social policy concerns, as well as implications for children, and
proposes and promotes appropriate responses in respect of such issues and
concerns, including government resource allocation policies and the effect
of social welfare policies on the rights of children
Advocacy and communication
- Promotes and raises awareness on children’s
rights with both the general public and with policy makers, effective
information dissemination, mass media campaign, special events, and other
means, to ensure local buy-in, commitment, and continued relevance of
UNICEF programming.
Partnerships
- Establishes effective partnerships with the
Government, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and
local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained
and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and
to achieve global UN agendas such as the Millennium Development Goals and
the World Fit for Children (WFFC) agenda; identifies other critical
partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively
facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family.
UNICEF Programme Management
- Ensures that the social planning project
enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice,
management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and
evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social
sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information
systems.
Required Qualifications: Advanced
degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Economics,
Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International
Finance, public relations, media, communication, or other relevant disciplines.
Experience:
Experience:
- Eight years of relevant professional work
experience.
- Developing country work experience
- Background/familiarity with Emergency.
Language: Fluency in English and local working language of
the duty station.
Competencies:
Competencies:
Core Values (Required)
i) Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [III]
- Working with People [II]
- Drive for Results [II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Leading and Supervising
[II]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
- Analysing [III]
- Relating and Networking [III]
- Persuading and Influencing [II]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to
download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two
Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SP/2014-081” in the email subject.
Closing Date: 18
December 2014
Vacancy Announcement:“KCO/HLTH/2014 - 082”
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Health Specialist (MCNH), NO-C, Post#90644
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position Lodwar Filed Office of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office, the MNCH Specialist and the overall guidance of the Health Specialist MNH the incumbent will manage the UNICEF support to the county government and its partners to implement policy, strengthen capacities required for the provision of MNCH services, within the framework of the devolved system of governance.
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Duty Station:Lodwar
Health Specialist (MCNH), NO-C, Post#90644
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position Lodwar Filed Office of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO).
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office, the MNCH Specialist and the overall guidance of the Health Specialist MNH the incumbent will manage the UNICEF support to the county government and its partners to implement policy, strengthen capacities required for the provision of MNCH services, within the framework of the devolved system of governance.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
Support MNCH coordination at the sub-national level:
Support MNCH coordination at the sub-national level:
- Under the guidance of the head of the Field
office and the Health specialists in Nairobi, participate and support in
relevant county coordination meetings, document decisions made, and update
the overall project work-plan accordingly. Relay any resulting management
decisions to colleagues in the Nairobi Office;
- Keep abreast of public health developments in
the county that could have an impact on the MNCH Program (positive or
negative) and proactively propose how to respond to these developments;
- Working closely with the M&E team under
his/her supervision, ensure that relevant and accurate information is
available for partners as needed.
Oversee financial disbursements and
supply requisitions:
- Working closely with the Programme Assistant,
supply and finance divisions, and national office staff, review and
initiate MOH and partner requests for cash transfers and reports on fund
utilization from the county;
- Update the MNH Specialist regularly on fund
utilization status. Based on needs assessments, and with assistance from
the supply division, support the county level to prepare supply
requisitions and monitor delivery;
- While the Assurance Officer and supply Unit
colleagues will conduct end-user monitoring of supplies, the MNCH Officer
should also monitor the placement and use of UNICEF-purchased supplies in
the region.
- Ensure related UNICEF and collaborating
partners staff comply with UNICEF’s financial rules including emergency
fast-track procedures;
- In close collaboration with Operations and
Supply staff, regularly monitor and report on use of related supplies and
other resources donated to the government and non-government partners;
- Collaborate with the Operations Section and
Government authorities to maintain sound internal controls, supportive of
specific health interventions as well as to ensure accountability.
Maintain MNCH work-plan: Based
on regular reports received from the Assurance Officer and M&E Team, and on
feedback obtained directly from the field and partners, maintain the overall
project work-plan and proactively propose solutions to delays or other
implementation challenges.
Work closely with field staff and MOH
colleagues to prepare county-specific work-plans and suitable budgets, and
regularly track progress through both reports received from colleagues and
direct field visits.
The officer will be expected to
document and disseminate lessons learned while implementing country-specific
capacity building activities.
Additionally, in the region he or she
will apply his/her technical expertise to;
- Ensure UNICEF, government and non-government
staff apply right-based approaches to programming and humanitarian
principles;
- Promote the quality of rights-based Health
programmes through the formulation of programme goals and strategies and
approaches.
Partnerships and leveraging resources
- Maintain close working relationships with
other related UNICEF sectors, particularly nutrition, HIV, WASH, and
programme communication;
- Coordinate with related UNICEF national Health
specialists to ensure strategies are aligned with national, regional and
global strategies;
- Establish active and participatory
partnerships with related Health sector stakeholders (Government, WHO,
other UN agencies, NGOs and bilateral agencies) and interact with them at
different stages of Health programme design and implementation and
identify opportunities for leveraging resources to be brought to the
attention of MNH Specialist in Nairobi;
- Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration
(Child Health and Community Health Services with other programme
colleagues for the systematic delivery of an integrated package of MNCH
services.
Generate progress reports and support
donor visits: Under his/her supervision, the M&E and PHO will
be responsible for generating draft progress reports every six months.
The MNCH Officer will be responsible
for reviewing and finalizing these reports, based on his or her direct
knowledge of the overall situation at national and county levels, and his or
her relationship with the donor agencies.
The MNCH officer shall also oversee
all donor visits to the field, through close collaboration with others in the
field office.
Required Qualifications: Advanced University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Medicine, Health Research, International Health, Health Policy and Management or a field relevant to international development assistance in Health.
Experience:
Required Qualifications: Advanced University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Medicine, Health Research, International Health, Health Policy and Management or a field relevant to international development assistance in Health.
Experience:
- At least five years progressive experience in
public health or related field with focus on maternal and child survival
and development programs.
- Experience working with National and Regional
government will be an asset
Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of
the working language of the duty station.
Competencies
Competencies
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level II]
- Drive for Results [Level II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Leading and Supervising [Level
I]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level II]
- Analysing [Level III]
- Relating and Networking [Level II]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [Level
II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level III]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to
download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two
Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HLTH/2014 - 082” in the email subject.
Closing Date: 18
December 2014
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/PLAN/2014-083”
Duty Station:Nairobi
Monitoring Officer, NO-B, POST#71925
Duty Station:Nairobi
Monitoring Officer, NO-B, POST#71925
Type of Contract: Fixed
Term
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from
suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF
Kenya Country Office (KCO), Nairobi.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the incumbent will be accountable for technical contribution to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation; support programme data analysis and progress reporting; capacity building; developing standards for planning and monitoring, in support of achievement of planned results, aligned with country programme results and strategy.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the incumbent will be accountable for technical contribution to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation; support programme data analysis and progress reporting; capacity building; developing standards for planning and monitoring, in support of achievement of planned results, aligned with country programme results and strategy.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
1. Monitor the situation of children’s and women’s rights with national partners and keep updated information on research that address issues and challenges affecting children and their families.
1. Monitor the situation of children’s and women’s rights with national partners and keep updated information on research that address issues and challenges affecting children and their families.
In collaboration with other Sections,
coordinate a series of interactive activities aimed at initiating the
bottleneck analysis, SitAn review, update and timely publication.
- Plan and implement a series of virtual
discussions targeting SitAn working groups comprising of several
representatives from various Universities.
- Drive the review and update of the various
chapters for the new SitAn report emphasizing knowledge gained from pilot
studies, analysing bottlenecks and scale up of innovative technologies and
programmatic approaches.
- Coordinate and carry out preliminary synthesis
and analysis to inform the bottleneck analysis from an external view of
local publications and information sources.
- Coordinate technical support for programme
reviews particularly with respect to gap/bottleneck analyses and level
three monitoring
2. Support management of available
baseline information on national and county statistics and key indicators
through established databases (e.g., DevInfo) for easy access and use.
Prepare national and county level
statistical reports on the status of children’s and women’s human rights
issues, and provide a technical support to global reporting obligations
including national reports on progress toward the MDGs, toward CRC fulfilment,
and toward CEDAW fulfilment.
Coordinate/support the development of
survey reports and final launch of the county level reports. Includes linking
findings to KenInfo platforms and develop sector briefs and factsheets for
policy advocacy.
- Support the TOR preparation and monitoring of
surveys (e.g. MICS), evaluations and studies initiated by the section and
other programme teams.
- Support the final report writing and
publication activities of research activities and extraction of relevant
data for developing factsheets and supporting advocacy plans.
- Manage the dissemination activities and
advocacy plan at the national and county levels to ensure maximum use of
the survey findings.
- Analyse and support the new CRING web enabled
web-link and support data extraction for supporting the data entry for the
new online platform.
3. Coordinate with the Country Office
and partners and provide assistance in using up-to-date information in, inter
alia, Situation Analysis, Common Country Assessment, Early Warning Monitoring
Systems, Annual Reviews, Mid-Term Reviews, and Annual Reports or other progress
reports.
Coordinate opportunities for
enhancing quality in national level surveys and studies, M&E systems
support and exchange of knowledge and information sharing on M&E monitoring
tools
- Provide technical support to priority surveys
that evaluate the situation of women and children in Kenya (household
budget survey, etc.)
- Identify opportunities for highlighting
progress, experiences, and lessons learned through various channels, such
as presentations at key events, newsletter articles, or other
publications.
- Support the birth registration planning
activities on increasing coverage and equity re-dress in proportions of
births registered among the most vulnerable and marginalised populations.
- Support the review and update of statistical
annexes featured in the UNCRC report.
4. Support and contribute to
effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and
evaluation of the country programme and work plans and reporting.
Supports learning and knowledge
management within the UNICEF country team, specifically to the development of
knowledge products and dissemination of lessons.
- Provide technical support and leadership to
the development of annual work plans;
- Develop standards and guidelines and work
processes for planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting for both the
Nairobi office and Zonal Offices
- Participate in field monitoring to apply the
standards and guidelines
- Contribute to interpretation and adaption of
UNICEF Global guidelines and work processes for planning, monitoring,
evaluation and reporting
Required Qualifications: University
degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or another information
management-related discipline with relevance to UNICEF’s work on research and
evaluation.
Experience:
Experience:
- At least two years progressive experience
working for international organization in statistics, research and project
design, or monitoring and evaluation.
- Familiarity of tools and techniques related to
multi-disciplinary assessment and analysis of data on children and women;
- Strong skills and proven track record in
development of factsheets, data synthesis and familiarity with data
manipulation skills or quantitative data analysis.
- Excellent report writing skills and ability to
present data and graphics in a user-friendly manner;
- Familiarity with issues related to equity,
gender analysis, public health, bottleneck analysis, child development;
- Experience in empirical research and
reporting;
Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of
the working language of the duty station.
Competencies:
Competencies:
Core Values (Required)
i) Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [II]
- Working with People [I]
- Drive for Results [I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]
- Relating and Networking [I]
- Applying Technical Expertise
[I]
- Learning and Researching [II]
- Leading and Supervising [I]
- Analyzing [III]
- Planning and Organizing
[I]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to
download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two
Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Closing Date: 18
December 2014
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/PLAN/2014-083” in the email subject.
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/PLAN/2014-083” in the email subject.
Vacancy Announcement“KCO/NUTR/2014-084”
Duty Station:Lodwar
Nutrition Specialist, NO-C, Post#90643
Duty Station:Lodwar
Nutrition Specialist, NO-C, Post#90643
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from
suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF
Kenya Country Office (KCO), Lodwar Field Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Nutrition, and general supervision of the Chief Field Office this post is Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition project(s) in selected counties to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives.
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief, Nutrition, and general supervision of the Chief Field Office this post is Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition project(s) in selected counties to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives.
Accountable for
ensuring that all aspects of the Nutrition project/programme promote gender
equality, and for collaborating to mainstream key features across all related
sectors of the country programme.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Planning, Development and
Management
- Enhance effective project, sectoral or
inter-sectoral planning, development and management by leading, guiding,
coordinating and supporting the timely completion of the Situational
Analysis and its periodic update through accurate and complete monitoring
and analysis, addressing gender inequality and determinants of gender
equality; ensure the timely preparation or finalization of sectoral input.
Knowledge Management
- Further promote knowledge management by
drafting or finalizing sectoral documents and reports such as the Country
Programme Recommendation and Plans of Action as well as through
orientation and training programmes targeted to Government authorities.
- Ensure exchange of knowledge, information,
experience or lessons learned; provides solid technical recommendations on
major programme directions and on introduction of new initiatives in the
country.
Rights-Based Projects through
Results-Based Approach
- Promote the quality of rights-based Nutrition
projects and programmes through participation in the formulation of
programme/project goals, strategies and approaches, especially those that
increase gender equality.
- Bring coherence, synergy and added value to
sectoral or project management processes using a gender-sensitive,
results-based management approach to planning and design, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation.
Sectoral Work Plan Development,
Implementation, and Monitoring
- Takes primary responsibility for the
development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as
for project management, implementation and monitoring of assigned
project/sectoral activity, in compliance with the defined project
strategies and approaches, with an emphasis on promoting a shared
understanding and approach to reducing gender inequalities and achieving
gender mainstreaming.
- Ensure the appropriateness of financial,
administrative and supply documentation; verify that Nutrition project
expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the
project information and database). Follow up on queries or initiate
corrective action on discrepancies.
Project Delivery, Evaluation and
Reporting
- Ensure project, sectoral or inter-sectoral efficiency
and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to
evaluation.
- Participate in major evaluation exercises,
programme reviews and annual sector review meetings with government
counterparts, ensuring that quantitative and qualitative lessons learned
in gender equality in nutrition are included as a standard feature.
- Ensure the preparation of annual Nutrition
sector status reports.
Promotion of UNICEF’s Global Goals
- Promote the organization goals of UNICEF
through advocacy and policy dialogue through active engagement in
communication, networking and participation at every opportunity inside
and outside UNICEF, leveraging the strength of UNICEF mission, goals and
programmes and focusing on the contributions of gender equality in
achieving these goals.
UNICEF and Government Accountability
- Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff
on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely
UNICEF and Government accountability.
- Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and
submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the
regulations and guidelines.
Communication, Collaboration,
Networking and Partnership
- Ensure exchange of information, experience,
identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve
delivery of services and achieve Nutrition programme requirements and
objectives.
- Conduct field visits to monitor programmes and
conduct periodic programme reviews with county Government counterparts and
other partners, employing qualitative as well as quantitative gender
sensitive monitoring methods as useful.
- Collaborate with Communication and Programme
Communication groups to ensure development of effective communication
materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization
efforts.
- Coordinate with Regional Advisers and HQ
Officers. Collaborate with other Project or Programme Officers to ensure
the integration of the project/sectoral programme with other sectors,
ensuring that interventions to reduce gender inequalities are mainstreamed
across the sectors.
- Collaborate with the Operations and Supply
Sections and Government authorities to establish and maintain sound
internal controls supportive of Nutrition project or sectoral planning and
implementation, to coordinate financial and supply management requirements
as well as to ensure accountability.
- Interact with county Government and other
partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of
Health programme/project implementation to follow up on agreements and
recommendations. Provide technical support and guidance on appropriate
technical, financial and institutional capacity building measures to
achieve Nutrition programme goals.
Required Qualifications: Advanced
university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas:
Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health &
Nutrition, Family Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health
& Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease
Prevention, Public Health, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant
discipline(s).
Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality an asset.
Experience:
- Five years of relevant professional work
experience.
- Developing country work experience (for IP) or
field work experience (for NO)
- Background/familiarity with Emergency.
- Experience in monitoring gender inequalities
and in programming interventions that reduce these inequalities an asset.
Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of
the working language of the duty station.
Competencies:
Competencies:
Core Values (Required)
i) Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies
(Required)
- Communication [II]
- Working with People [I]
- Drive for Results [I]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]
- Relating and Networking [I]
- Applying Technical Expertise
[I]
- Learning and Researching [II]
- Leading and Supervising [I]
- Analyzing
[III]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to
download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance
Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate reference No. “KCO/NUTR/2014-084” in the email subject.
Closing Date: 18
December 2014
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
Vacancy Announcement “KCO/PROG/2014-080”
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Posts: Chief Field Office, NO-D
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Post #90622
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in Garissa Field Office of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO)
Purpose of the Post: 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 programmes in 6 ASAL Counties (Garissa; Wajir; Mandera; Tana River; Marsabit and Isiolo);
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in Garissa Field Office of UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO)
Purpose of the Post: 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 programmes in 6 ASAL Counties (Garissa; Wajir; Mandera; Tana River; Marsabit and Isiolo);
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Represent UNICEF in all matters related to
programme planning and implementation in the geographical area covered by
the 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 results
for children.
- Programming and Management of Programme:
Responsible for overall development and establishment of the Field Office
work plans, monitoring compliance, and providing support and guidance to
ensure the Field Office delivers on the planned results.
- Coordination: Interact with County Governments
and other partners, NGO's, UN and bilateral agencies in the different
stages of programme implementation, monitoring, and follow up on implementation
of recommendations and agreements. Provide technical support,
orientation and guidance to implementing partners and County 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
monitoring visits and organize assessment missions 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, strengthen partnerships for children and maintain close liaison
with the Nairobi Office for resource mobilization and leveraging.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced University Degree in Education or
social sciences as related technical field.
- Qualifications in the field of Management will
be an added advantage.
Experience:
- Eight years increasingly responsible relevant
experience in the area of development programme management, UN System
Field experience in strategic programme management in international
development.
- International and Developing country work
experience.
- Background/familiarity with Emergency
programme implementation.
Language: Good
knowledge of English language and knowledge of the working language of the duty
station.
Competencies
Competencies
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level II]
- Drive for Results [level II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Leading and Supervising [Level II]
- Analyzing [Level II]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [level III]
- Persuading and Influencing [Level III]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level III]
- Planning and Organizing [Level I]
- Adapting and Responding Change [Level III]
- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks [Level III]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to
download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two
Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Closing Date: 18 December 2014
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/PROG/2014-080” in the email subject.
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/PROG/2014-080” in the email subject.
Vacancy Announcement: “KCO/CP/2014-085”
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Child Protection Specialist, NO-C, Post#90618
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Duty Station:Nairobi
Child Protection Specialist, NO-C, Post#90618
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Child Protection Specialist in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO)
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of Child Protection Specialist/Social Welfare based in Nairobi, responsible for contributing to the development of a national child protection system that prevents and responds to violence, abuse and exploitation of children.
Date of Issue: 05 December 2014
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of Child Protection Specialist in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO)
Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of Child Protection Specialist/Social Welfare based in Nairobi, responsible for contributing to the development of a national child protection system that prevents and responds to violence, abuse and exploitation of children.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
With specific emphasis on:
(1) the development, implementation,
and coordination activities of the joint program to accelerate abandonment of
FGM/C
(2) within the context of systems
development, provide technical support for the implementation of the VAC
Response plan;
(3) take lead in knowledge generation
around child marriage in the country and advocate for inclusion of outcomes in
key development interventions;
(4) and supporting the roll out of
the system approach at county and sub-county level with a particular focus on
Violence against Children, harmful practices, access to justice for Children in
close collaboration with field offices.
- Develop child protection
projects/interventions focussing on harmful practices mainly FGM/C and
child marriage abandonment strategies; be responsible for their planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Work closely with program
colleagues to ensure inclusion of relevant advocacy and service delivery
activities for vulnerable groups in existing and new projects in other
programme areas.
- Within UNICEF, and as required, contribute
to raising additional funds by preparing proposals, briefing notes and
concept notes and liaise with potential donors for the program.
- Spearhead building of partnerships with senior
Government officials, none-state actors (such as NGOs, FBOs, CBOs),
religious leaders, the private sector, other UN agencies, media, artists
and celebrities, communities and young people to form positive social
norms that ensure the formation of critical mass for the abandonment of
harmful practices in Kenya and support implementation of laws, policies
and programmes that protect children from harmful practices; strengthen
coordination of efforts towards abandonment of harmful practices.
- Responsible to analyse existing information
and data on harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
(FGM/C) for advocacy, policy dialogue with Government, design of
strategies and programme formulation aimed at accelerating abandonment of
FGM/C; identify gaps in the abandonment efforts and devise ways to
address; apply social norms change theory to programming to park off an
abandonment movement in the country; ensure information is shared with the
chief of section, senior management and other relevant colleagues on new
developments regarding FGM/C abandonment efforts.
- Generate knowledge on child marriage in the
country; provide technical support for the management and sharing of that
knowledge; spearhead dialogue with Government and other stakeholders on
child marriage; carry out field visits to carry out community conversations
on child marriage and contribute these to national dialogue and efforts.
- In coordination and collaboration with
Communication for Development (C4D), support the development of effective
communication and information materials aimed at bringing about change in
social and individual behaviour as well as in law and administrative.
- Carry out field assessment visits for
evaluating the effectiveness of UNICEF interventions, identifying problems
and proposing remedial solutions; and monitoring reporting systems for
child protection, including useful indicators to monitor and evaluate
national and county efforts for the abandonment of harmful practices.
- Assist in defining strategies for Child
Protection actors using the social norms change in programming; lead capacity
building of stakeholders on understanding social norms change and provide
technical support for the national efforts to outline a national movement
towards abandonment of harmful practices; plan and organize trainings and
orientation activities for Government and NGO personnel, community members
and young people in order to mobilize a critical mass nodding for the
abandonment of FGM/C and child marriage.
- Prepare country programme documentation,
contribute to the child protection annual reports and analyses; supervise
and monitor management of cash and other supply assistance, budget reviews
and maintenance of data ensuring efficient use of funds and reporting
thereafter.
Required Qualifications: Advanced
university degree in the social sciences (Sociology, Education and or Law) or
other relevant field.
Experience:
Experience:
- At least five years of progressively
responsible professional work experience in the development,
implementation and management of field programmes with special emphasis on
Child protection especially on abandonment of FGM/C and child marriage,
Violence against Children, psychosocial support, working with and on
community mechanisms, Case Management, and or GBV.
- This position requires excellent writing and
analytical skills, supervisory skills and the candidate will be expected
to support resource mobilization to support child protection program.
- Knowledge and understanding of social norms is
an asset.
Language:
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
- Knowledge of one or more of languages of communities
in Kenya is an added advantage.
Competencies:
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [Level II]
- Working with People [Level
II]
- Drive for Results [level
II]
iii) Functional Competencies
(Required)
- Leading and Supervising
[Level
I]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level II]
- Analyzing [Level III]
- Relating and Networking [Level II]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [Level II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [Level III]
Interested and suitable candidates
should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum
vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to
download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two
Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Closing Date: 18
December 2014
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/CP/2014-085” in the email subject.
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/CP/2014-085” in the email subject.
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
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exploitation and abuse
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