Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 08 Sep 2017
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. 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 The Planning Officer is responsible to provide professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning and implementation, management of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting. In support of the achievement of programme goals and objectives, based on well-defined equity, gender LGBT sensitive resilience results. Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
1. Programme Development and Management – Participate and provide technical support in programme planning, coordination, management, monitoring of UNICEF Brazil country programme, particularly to bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using results-based management and equity approaches to programme design. Internal planning and monitoring tools and methodologies related to the implementation of the Country Programme 1 encompassing Brasilia and the Zone Offices and Territories, are effectively used to ensure on-going quality assurance of Intermediate Results work plans. 2. Knowledge Management for Programmes – Provide technical support to the reporting and knowledge management function of the entire CP. Coordinates the preparation of official documents related to programme planning and monitoring of the CP and ensures compliance with programme policies and management guidance, supporting all Programmes and Projects. Through information and data collection and analysis, completes accurate reporting under the One ERP Performance Management and VISION framework. Coordinate the Information exchange on programme between Brasilia and Zone Offices and Territories, and with the Regional and HQ offices. Develop training and orientation material by providing professional technical assistance. Participate In the preparation of, and making professional contribution to, the preparation of programme reports required by management. Ensure quality and timely project proposal writing and donor reporting for enhanced programme resource mobilization outcomes. 3. Optimum Use Of Programme Funds – Monitors programme implementation progress and compliance. Establishes criteria for funds allocations and monitors the effective allocation and disbursement of programme funds of the entire Country Programme, making sure that funds are properly utilized, monitored and liquidated. Makes appropriate recommendations or taken actions to optimize use of programme funds. 4. Programme Monitoring and Coordination – Monitors and assess programme implementation and recommends required corrective action. Collaborate to carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and coordinates in the major programme management and coherence, exercises, including with Implementing partners as well as with CP and UNDAF partners, to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Collaborate and prepare annual programme reports (COAR) in a timely manner, as required. 5. Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach – Support rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks. Collaborate with partners and assist In the strengthening of quality of child rights-based programmes consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring of programmes and projects. Contribute to coherence , synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme, new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives. 6. National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability – Provide government authorities with technical assistance and supports in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability. Promote and maintain the development and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners by identifying these partners and partnerships and providing continuous support, coordination and collaboration for sustainability and subnational levels. 7. Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels – Analyze programme related Issues and policies from a children’s and women’s rights perspective and advocate at the national and subnational levels implemented for elevating credibility in national policy debates. Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and communication. 8. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration – Facilitate partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status. Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability. Approve allocation and disbursement of funds ensuring they are properly implemented national and subnational levels, monitored and liquidated in accordance with the programme budget allotments (PBA). Maintain close collaboration with Regional and HQ Officers for overall programme planning, policy and management coordination. Provide professional support in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF Country programme. Qualifications of Successful Candidate Education – First level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in planning and programme/project management. Experience – A minimum of two (2) years of professional progressive work experience in at the national and/or international levels in Planning and Programme/Project Management is required, preferably in accordance with UNOG guidelines. – Additional years of experience in the above mentioned fields is considered an asset. – Previous work experience at supervisory/ managerial level is considered desirable. – Previous work experience at UN is an asset. Language – Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.
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Note: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered.In relation, please note that all candidates who wish to apply to this Vacancy Announcement are requested to prepare and submit their respected UNICEF applications in English language.
Please note that this Vacancy Announcement is open for competition to Brazilian nationals only.
In relation, please note that all candidates who wish to apply to this Vacancy Announcement are requested to prepare and submit their respected UNICEF applications in English language.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, representing the diversity of Brazil, such as black and indigenous people, to apply to become a part of our organization. Candidates will be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, special needs, social and HIV/aids status. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504423
