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Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Ecuador
Closing date: 06 Jan 2017

RESETTLEMENT INTERN

UNHCR’s operation in Ecuador started in 2000 as part of the organization’s strategy to protect and assist the victims of the Colombian conflict. The operation aims to support the Ecuadorian government in strengthening protection mechanisms, developing asylum and identifying solutions. It also involves distribution of humanitarian aid and public information initiatives. The refugee caseload is mostly composed of Colombian nationals.

Job Description

• Translate interviews and reports.

-Assist the case workers in the completion of the Registration Resettlement Forms (RRFs) for the final revision of the Resettlement Officer.

• Liaise and co-ordinate with the Protection Unit and Local UNHCR Implementing Partners in order to promote the referral of these cases to the Resettlement Unit in Quito

• Providing information and orientation to individual cases facing special protection needs and being selected for Resettlement.

• Organize, file and maintain the Unit’s files on individuals cases considered for resettlement.

• Permanently report on activities and individual cases being assessed.

Requirements

• University Studies in International Relations, Social Sciences or, preferably, Law. Studies in International Human Rights Law and International Refugee Law highly desirable.

-Fluency in Spanish and English

-Minimal Period for the Internship will be of 5/6 months.

• Excellent working knowledge of EXCEL and WORD software.

• Adaptability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

• Adaptability to work with vulnerable individuals.

• Capacity to professionally deal with confidential and sensitive information.

NOTES:

• Subsequent Employment by UNHCR: There is no expectation of employment at the end of the Internship.

• This is an unpaid internship. Per UNHCR policy, no compensation or expense reimbursement will be made available.

How to apply:

Please send a motivation letter and your resume to the email ecuqures@unhcr.org

Organization: Oxfam Intermón
Country: Spain
Closing date: 14 Jan 2017

Oxfam est l’organisation globale pour le développement qui mobilise le pouvoir des personnes contre la pauvreté et qui a le pouvoir de changer des vies. Nous sommes une organisation activiste qui lutte contre l’injustice, la pauvreté et les inégalités et qui travaille sur les causes des problèmes. NOUS CHANGEONS DES VIES QUI CHANGENT DES VIES.

Voudrais-tu faire partie de la chaîne du changement ?

En tant que membre de la cellule Executing Affiliate (CEA) sous l’autorité de la responsable de la CEA et conjointement à l’autre représentant de la Coordination des opérations, vous serez chargé/e de coordonner, intégrer et assurer les opérations ainsi que l’assistance appropriée depuis l’équipe basée au siège auprès des programmes des pays et régions où Oxfam est Executing Affiliate (EA) dans tous les domaines (informatique, ressources humaines, finance, logistique, sécurité, gestion des fraudes, délégation d’autorité, audits internes et externes, cadre éthique, etc.) et de manière globale en garantissant la viabilité du travail programmatique et humanitaire.

Note explicative :

Nous entendons par Partner Affiliate (affilié partenaire) les affiliés de la confédération Oxfam souhaitant s’engager vis-à-vis de l’équipe pays et des partenaires fournisseurs de financement (sous forme de ressources propres et issues des donateurs) en termes d’expertise technique et de capacité d’influence.

Cette contribution s’intègrera aux stratégies, aux équipes et aux budgets d’Oxfam du pays.

Nous entendons par Executing Affiliate (affilié exécutant) un affilié qui, au nom de la confédération, est chargé d’assurer l’opérationnel d’un programme dans un pays donné sous la responsabilité du directeur ou de la directrice d’Oxfam du pays.

Entité juridiquement enregistrée dans le pays qui emploie l’équipe pays et détient les biens, il s’agit du signataire principal des contrats conclus avec les donateurs et les fournisseurs du pays.

Chargë de gérer les finances du pays et de fournir les systèmes informatiques nécessaires ainsi que l’assistance back-office de tous les domaines fonctionnels (ressources humaines, finances, logistique, service juridique, informatique, etc.).

Responsabilités

• Diriger l’équipe placée sous sa responsabilité en traduisant une vision axée sur le service fourni aux pays et régions à partir de la logique d’opérations intégrée (ressources humaines, systèmes, logistique et finances) en assurant une prestation de service adéquate aux pays et à la région.

• Définir, impulser et évaluer la partie opérationnelle de la stratégie des différentes fonctions du domaine des opérations ainsi que de sa mise en œuvre en veillant à sa cohérence et à la coordination adéquate de l’équipe dont des tâches opérationnelles sont assurées par d’autres équipes.

• Assurer la fonction de point focal du siège vis-à-vis des pays assignés pour procéder au suivi du respect des normes de sécurité d’Oxfam sous la responsabilité d’Oxfam International en anticipant les risques pour le rôle d’EA et de l’affilié contractant.

• Mettre en œuvre et assurer le suivi des plans d’atténuation des risques liés aux budgets et à la redevabilité (rapport de suivi, rapports finaux, audits de projet) liés à la gestion opérationnelle et conjointement à l’équipe de collecte des fonds destinés aux programmes.

• En tant qu’EA du siège, gérer et diriger la mise en œuvre de l’aspect opérationnel des réponses humanitaires des pays assignés conjointement aux autres acteurs d’Oxfam participant aux réponses (pays, équipe régionale humanitaire et équipe globale humanitaire, équipe Oxfam Intermón de PA).

Profil requis

• Connaissances : coopération pour le développement, action humanitaire, campagnes et influence politique, gestion des budgets et planification stratégique.
• Expérience minimum de 3 ans en direction et développement d’équipes interculturelles et pluridisciplinaires à distance. Expérience de travail en Afrique et/ou Amérique latine.
• Expérience en gestion et leadership de programmes de coopération (développement, action humanitaire, etc.)
• Français, anglais et espagnol obligatoires dans le cadre professionnel.
• Engagement et motivation pour la coopération au développement. Identification avec nos valeurs et notre mission.
• Capacité à nouer des alliances ; flexibilité et capacité de réaction rapide en cas d’urgence et capacité de leadership des processus de changement.

Conditions

• S’intégrer à une organisation dynamique à caractère international qui lutte contre la pauvreté et l’injustice, qui propose des opportunités d’évolution personnelle et professionnelle
• Durée du contrat : Contrat à durée indéterminée et semaine de 40 heures
• Salaire annuel brut : 44.600 euros
• Flexibilité horaire compatible avec les fuseaux horaires latino-américains et disponibilité pour des déplacements professionnels en Europe, en Afrique et en Amérique latine jusqu’à 30 % du temps (déplacements d’une à deux semaines, environ 4 ou 5 déplacements par an).
• Lieu de travail : Barcelone.

How to apply:

Les personnes intéressées peuvent envoyer leur CV actualisé et lettre de motivation à selección@oxfamintermon.org, en indiquant la référence du processus: 93/16-17

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Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 16 Jan 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 70years, 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 the supervision and guidance of the Operations Officer in Honduras CO and the HR Specialist from Multi Country Services Facility (MCSF), the Human Resources Assistant provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, whilst promoting a client-based, quality and results orientated approach to the unit and ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations

Key Expected Results

Support in processing of entitlements and benefits

Support in recruitment and placement

Support in learning and development

Support in organization design and job classification

Time Attendance

Support the Operations Area in processing of Contracts.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Support in processing of entitlement and benefits

In consultation with supervisor, analyses, researches, verifies, and compiles data and information on cases that do not conform to UN or UNICEF’s HR Rules & Regulations, to support consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of agreed upon action.

In consultation with supervisor, analyses, researches and verifies information for the purpose of responding to staff queries in coordination with HR Specialist MCSF and Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) on areas related to benefits and entitlements.

Maintains and prepares all personnel-related records and files, ensuring all information on each staff member is up-to-date and accurate.

Support in recruitment and placement

Works in close coordination with the supervisor and HR Specialist MCSF on all recruitment and placement processes.

Drafts requisitions and vacancy announcements in Talent Management System for positions within his/her office for review by supervisor and HR Specialist MCSF to help attract ideal candidates.

Ensures timely and efficient screening of applications for minimum eligibility, taking into account qualifications, competencies, and post requirements.

Analyses, researches, verifies, and compiles data which facilitates preparation of workforce planning reports for supervisor to review against benchmarks i.e. Gender and geographical balance and other recruitment related key performance indicators.

Liaises with candidates in the various stages of the recruitment process.

Records and maintains recruitment files, ensuring all necessary documentation has been completed in the Talent Management System.

Monitors life-cycle of recruitment process to update supervisor as necessary.

Support in learning and development

In consultation with supervisor, HR Specialist MCSF and Learning Committee chairperson, researches and analyses data and information to help identify training needs within his/her country office for the development of learning plans and other targeted training interventions.

In consultation with supervisor, researches, analyses, verifies, and compiles information on external training courses available and educational institutions to help supervisor decide on learning programmes that address learning gaps in his/her country office.

Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by participating in exercises which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

Develops and processes contracts for institutions providing training and courses, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by preparing and organizing distribution of materials for participants, ensuring availability of training venues and required equipment and supplies, while providing logistical and secretarial support at workshops and events as necessary.

Support in organization design and job classification

Participates in the review of GS positions specific JDs, ensuring effective application of ICSC methodology.

Drafts and edits job descriptions to be submitted for classification for review by supervisor.

Follows up and liaises with HQ, RO, HR MCSF and GSSC over status of requests to ensure timely completion.

Compiles and analyses information and statistics related to posts and staff for reports on staffing trends.

Prepares documents to be submitted for classification to RO and NYHQ, ensuring completeness of documentation.

Monitors life-cycle of all job classification requests to facilitate recruitment and organization planning.

Time Attendance

Maintains and updates a system which monitors the absence of staff.

Support the Operations Area in processing of Contracts.

Provide accurate and strict interpretation of contracts policy and procedures in compliance with rules and regulations.

Participates in the announcement of Terms of Reference

Consolidate the list of applicants or proposals received.

Participate in the panel to review the Competitive Process

Complete relevant requirement and ensure filing is correct and complete in compliance with rules and regulations.

Prepares the draft of the Contract in VISION.

Prepares submission of the CRC cases with the relevant supporting documents.

Any other task required from the supervisor.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Completion of secondary education.

Supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization, Human Resources or Business Administration are considered an asset.

Experience:
A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible human resources work experience required

Language Requirements:
Fluency of Spanish and English required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Drive for Result

Working with People

Functional Competencies

Analyzing

Applying Technical Expertise

Planning and Organizing

Formulating Strategies and Concept

Leading and Supervising

General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen of Hondurasto be considered eligible for this post. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502123

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 17 Jan 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

Under the close supervision and leadership of the Marketing Officer (Prospecting & Retention) assists in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the House List Development Programme, in accordance to General PSFR objectives, with the objective to maximize income and brand visibility for UNICEF; emphasizing initiatives will contribute with organization´s goals.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Assists in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the House List Development Programme, contributing to the preparation of the retention strategy and financial goals by analysing market trends, programmatic needs and donors’ behaviour and donors’ database.

1.1. Planning

Assists in the definition of objectives, strategies, contents, design, components, and timing of the different activities & campaigns

Analyze donor’s database to find out patterns that can be used to create and communicate, among current donors, a legacy program.

Assist in the devise of a House List workplan and calendar of activities.

1.2.Implementation

Follows up the design, production and distribution of printed and virtual materials.

In coordination with our call center, follows up donations and information requests from actuals pledge donors.

1.3.Monitoring and Evaluation

Assists in the analysis of the results of different activities/campaigns vis-à-vis their planned goals and strategies.

2. Membership & Retention Programmes: timely develops retention programmes through the launching of promotions, the implementation of a recognition schema and the adding of new benefits for our donors

Implement of a recognition schema and the adding of new benefits for our donors.

3. Data collection – collects data (project information, pictures, and testimonies) to inform on UNICEF´s work, Children´s rights and Children´s situation

Inform our House List on UNICEF´s work, Children´s rights and Children´s situation by project information, pictures, and testimonies.

4. Suppliers – Negotiation: Assist in the negotiation of the best possible conditions and agreements with the different Suppliers (as publicity and marketing agencies, designers, printings and mails companies)

Assist in the negotiation of the best possible conditions and agreements with the different Suppliers (as publicity and marketing agencies, designers, printings and mails companies)

Assist in monitoring and tracking expenditures against the approved budget and income results.

Assist in searching and evaluating potential suppliers.

Assist in preparing Terms of Reference for quotations and in following up quotation processes.

Participate in CRC and other administrative mechanisms.

Follow up of the invoicing process. Control income and expenditure.

Follow up contract generation.

5. Periodic Report Preparation: Collects information, mainly from DP System and other internal records, to prepare reports to be used on PSFR activities, such us progress reports, strategy planning and work plan preparation.

Collects information, mainly from DP System and other internal records, to prepare reports to be used on PSFR activities, such us progress reports, strategy planning and work plan preparation.

6. Effective coordination and collaboration with the Marketing Assistant (Prospect and Legacy), Marketing Specialist (Direct Marketing) and resource mobilization manager to promote personal interaction and a the implementation of a relationship plan.

Correct comprehension and application of UNICEF policies and regulations.

Lead the weekly individual team meetings in order to monitor implementation and evaluate results related with the Individual FR workplan.

Maintain a positive disposition for continuous improvement and learning opportunities.

Maintain a healthy, respectful work environment that is conducive to team well-being. Contribute with the establishment of a working environment that motivates colleagues, promotes confidence and increase performance.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Analyzing (L1)

Learning and Researching (L1)

Planning and Organizing (L1)

Following Instructions and Procedures(L1)

Technical Knowledge

Experience: 5 years of relevant national work experience in marketing, external relations or major donor/corporate fundraising areas or any other relevant function.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is essential. Knowledge of one other UN language (preferably English) would be desirable.

Education: Completion of Secondary School, preferably with technical/university level courses in Marketing, External Relations, Business Administration, or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job.

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 organization.

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=502125

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 17 Jan 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

Under the general supervision and leadership of the Marketing Information Officer (Direct Marketing), the Database Assistant will be in charge of having a database management system in place, ready to support FR operation and marketing campaigns in a cost efficient way.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

Data and reports generation from the different donor database systems

Generate information, mainly from DPO System and other internal records, to assist in the preparation of reports to be used for strategy planning and work plan process.

Develop and manage donor database reporting system to gather individual and corporate FR, marketing and financial information.

Assist in the definition of different database policies and procedures.

Develop periodical database reporting to audit database integrity.

Audit the database at various levels to produce key metrics and detect data anomalies.

Import and export databases from and to database systems.

Assist in the development of statistical report that predicts attrition rates, donor´s life time value, income projections, among other indicators.

Help gaining donor’s insight, improving marketing efficiency, tailoring campaigns and programmes to the right donor segment, achieving higher profitability and developing long-term donor relationships.

In close cooperation with the Marketing Officer (Prospect & Retention) assist in donor´s behaviour analysis using different segments and factors.

Database uploading & maintenance

Define database uploading & maintenance criteria.

Database security and confidentiality procedures

Cross-functional coordination

Coordination and collaboration with other PFP areas and ICT assistant.

Encourage and nurture an appropriate, fluent and effective bond with all PFP officers and counterparts’ leaders, so as to access to key data.

Encouraging monthly meetings with PFP officers and programmatic officers and assistants, taking into account all subjects that are ongoing, and those issues that foresee distinct consideration.

Attend to PFP internal meetings (Corporate, Special Events and Direct Marketing) being able to identify and anticipate internal database requirements.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Analysing (L2)

Applying Technical Expertise (L2)

Planning and Organizing (L2)

Following Instructions and Procedures(L2)

Technical Knowledge

Experience: 6 years of relevant national work experience in systems, database management, fundraising or any other relevant function.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English.

Education: Completion of Secondary School. Technical and /or University level courses in System, Engineering, Marketing analysis or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job is an asset.

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 organization.

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=502127

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 17 Jan 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

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Urban Center Platform, the Chief Field Office – RMP is accountable for, planning, design, implementation and administration of UNICEF programme commitment of a Zonal office with a broad range of activities related to partnership mobilization, media networking and fundraising, in accordance with Country Programme Recommendation and Country Programme Management Plan, focused on achievement of UNICEF’s Priorities, especially in Partnership and Resource Mobilization section.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Knowledge Management for Programmes

Ensure that area/country programmes are strengthened by knowledge management through data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in the Programme Knowledge Network system of «lessons learned» and other corporate-level databases; participate in information exchange through donor and media visits as well as in the development of training and orientation material.

2. Programme Development and Management

Contribute to the preparation of the Situation Analysis for programme development. Administer a consistent and transparent monitoring system; providing accurate analysis of country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects. Support preparation of programme work plans as required. Responsible for preparation of program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices.

3. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations and funds optimization

Undertakes field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action.

Carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation and participate the major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the Representative, the Operations Officer, the Evaluation Officer and others to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure the timely preparation of annual program status reports.

Supports periodic programme reviews with State counterparts and other partners. Reviews the work of State Government Authority, other actors and NGOs and ensures that these are integral parts of the State plans. Provides ongoing support to State’s protection coordination mechanism.

Assist in establishing programme work plans and monitors progress and compliance. Help to manage allocation and disbursement of programme funds, ensuring that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Provides technical advice and assistance to State officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child protection Projects.

4. Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach

Assure the quality of child rights-based programmes through consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme design.

Ensure viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources 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.

5. State and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability

Provide government authorities with technical supports and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.

Ensure the building or reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of state and municipal partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships.

Supports the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child rights plans for the States under the Zonal Office supervision.

Conducts policy analysis from a children’s and women’s rights perspective and advocacy at the community and family levels for credibility in national and international policy debates. (P4) Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue.

6. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration

Develop 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 and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies. Linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.

Provide technical support to the country office in the formalization of implementing partnerships with private corporation, government, civil society organization and other implementing partners in line with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including the CSO Procedure and guidance on work plans.

Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability.

Establishes and maintains the highest level of contact with local government decision-makers and influential stakeholders in the region, to advocate and promote women and children’s rights as a priority in development efforts. In collaboration with the State and Municipal Governments, directs and manages the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF programme assistance. This includes preparation and updating of the Country Programme Plan of Action (CPAP), Annual Work Plans and all other related programme strategy documentation.

7. Zonal Office fully supported and managed.

Assesses staffing and administrative requirements to support programme goals and prepares funding submissions. Establishes an office work plan for the São Paulo Zonal Office and oversees its implementation. Fosters good management and staff relations through effective information sharing and open channels of communication. Manages the cost-effective, appropriate utilization, protection and accounting of all organizational resources, (i.e., financial, human, fixed assets, as well as programme supplies, equipment and cash assistance) in accordance with UNICEF rules and procedures.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education: Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, or related areas; or Communication, or Business Administration, or related technical field

Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national or international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, and in Partnership and Resource Mobilization area.

Working experience in the region is an asset.

Experience working on distance basis is an asset.

Language: Fully proficiency in English and Portuguese.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication [ III ]

Working with People [ II ]

Drive for Results [ II ]

Functional Competencies

Leading and Supervising [ II ]

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]

Relating and Networking [ II ]

Persuading and Influencing [ II ]

Entrepreneurial Thinking [ II ]

To view our competency framework, please click here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and to represent the plurality of Brazil. Qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic background, such as black and indigenous people and also people living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply and become part of the organization. Candidates will be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, special needs, religion, 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=502122