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UNICEF is recruiting to fill the position below:





Job Title: Chief Field Officer, P-5

Job Number: 499417

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Work Type: Fixed Term Staff

Purpose of the Position

• Under the overall guidance of the Chief Field Operations,
  accountable for the management and implementation of programme in the
  field office area of responsibility.


• Promotes intersectoral partnerships in order to ensure timely
  implementation of programmes in particular Health, Nutrition, Water and
  Environmental Sanitation, and similarly.


• Contributes to synergize the work of United Nations agencies in
  UNICEF programme MDGs focused Goals, as well as in humanitarian actions,
  working closely with the other partners within the inter-agency
  standing committee (IASC).


• As head of field office, direct, lead and manage a group of
  professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the
  sectoral or inter-sectoral programme.

Summary of Key End-Results/Accountabilities

• Developing and planning the Field Office Program Plan


• Leading and managing the Field Office


• Building alliance, resource mobilization and UN System coordination


• Leading innovation, knowledge management and capacity building


• Safety and security of staff, programs and organizational assets


• Monitoring and quality control of the Program Implementation


• Representation and external relations at Field office level

Key Expected Results

• Representation - Represent UNICEF and the rights and needs of
  children to government officials, local authorities, NGOs, CBOs and
  beneficiary communities


• Advocacy - Advocate with government officials, local
  authorities, NGOs, CBOs and beneficiary communities, attention to the
  rights and needs of children, with particular focus on humanitarian
  access and protection of children

Programme Development & Monitoring:

• Reporting - In cooperation with relevant sections of the Country
  Office, prepare or contribute to the monthly SITREP, donor reports and
  special reports.


• Monitoring - Organize and participate in the regular monitoring
  of UNICEF supported interventions in the field office area of
  responsibility through project review, field visits, inspection of
  supplies, and review of reports, accounts and outputs


• Programme Implementation - In collaboration with relevant chiefs
  sections of the Country Office, plan, coordinate and manage the
  implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF support within the
  governorate


• Access to Hard to Reach Areas - negotiate with all parties to
  secure access to population in hot spots and hard to reach areas,
  including through agency specific convoys, interagency convoys and
  delivery of critical life-saving interventions


• Monitor the Situation - Develop and maintain a sound knowledge
  and understanding of the humanitarian and political situation and
  dynamics of the conflict in order to assess impact on the situation of
  and programmes for children and to identify needs and opportunities


• Capacity Strengthening - Support capacity strengthening of
  government and NGO partners on situation analysis, policy,
  plan/programme/project formulation, project management, monitoring and
  evaluation


• Humanitarian Response Action Plan - Contribute to the country
  Office situation analysis, HARP formulation, plans of action, project
  agreements, project cooperation agreements, annual and mid-term reviews,
  annual reports, and other required documentation.

Knowledge Management:

• Ensure effective knowledge management by drafting or finalizing
  sectoral documents and reports such as the Country Programme
  Recommendation and Plans of Action, lessons learned knowledge gained and
  information / data exchange.


• Conduct orientation and training programmes to help build capacity of Government counterparts.


• Provide authoritative advice/guidance/interpretation of programme policy and guidelines.

Human Resource & Supply Management:

• Supply - Monitor the storage, distribution, end use and maintenance of UNICEF supplies used within the governorate


• Human Resource Development - participate in and monitor the
  deployment and recruitment of staff for assignment within the
  governorate. Monitor personnel processes, timely completion of
  performance evaluation, staff training and career development

Team Leadership and Management:

• Team Leadership - Provide inspiring leadership to the UNICEF
  team in Aleppo, terms of UNICEF Mission, guiding principles, policy
  interpretation, guidance on procedures, developing and maintenance of
  positive attitudes, constructive team behavior, and positive relations
  with all partners


• Management -  Through participatory approaches, manage the work
  of the UNICEF field office and team, ensuring high standards of
  accountability and efficiency

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education:

• Advanced university Degree in any of the following: Social
  Sciences, Public Administration, International Relations, Business
  Administration, Public Health, Education, or other fields related to the
  work of UNICEF.


• First university degree with additional two-years of relevant
  work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

• Ten years of professional work experience at national and
  international levels in field programmes relevant to Education
  programmes.


• Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.


• Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Language:

• Fluency in English and a second UN language.


• Local working language of the duty station an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values:

• Commitment


• Diversity and Inclusion


• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication [ III ]


• Working with People   [ III ] 


• Drive for Results   [ III ] 

Functional Competencies

• Leading and Supervising   [ III ] 


• Relating and Networking [ III ]


• Deciding and Initiating Action [ III ]


• Persuading and Influencing [ II ]


• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ III ]


• Analyzing   [ III]

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply



Note

• The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.


• Please note that Maiduguri is a non-family duty station.


• Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any
  clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other
  pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish.


• Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment
  may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the
  date for commencement of service.

Application Deadline  17th October, 2016.