Chief of Field Office, P-5 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India (Post # 52030) (this position is for FOR NON-INDIAN nationals)

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Chief of Field Office, P-5 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India [Post # 52030]

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

And we never give up.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtu.be/43aiG4w2q_M

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context:

This post is critical to managing and providing a supervisory role to the overall functioning of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Field Office Lucknow reports to the Chief Field Services for general guidance and supervision.

Purpose of the job:

Accountable for UNICEF's advocacy with the Government and other partners for the enhancement of the survival, protection, development, and participation of children and women in state development efforts. Represents the India Country Office Representative in all aspects of UNICEF's co-operation with the State Government. Responsible for all aspects of office management of the UNICEF state office.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:

• Representation and advocacy: On behalf of the Country Representative, represent UNICEF in the state of Uttar Pradesh, advocate for policies supportive of UNICEF goals and objectives, building alliances in Government, Civil Society Organizations, including faith-based organizations (and community groups, academia, and other development actors towards the achievement of these goals. Represent UNICEF in meetings with senior Government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations and maintain an effective working relationship with them, advocating for the rights of children in all fora. Represent UNICEF and ensure increased commitment to UN Reform in order to accelerate and improve the process in Uttar Pradesh – this includes leading ‘light’ coordination’ mechanism for the UN at the state level as well as being the Area Security Coordinator (ASC). Provide overall direction and guidance on reform issues within the State.

• Programmeme planning and development: Be aware of development policies of Central and State Government and the socio-economic scenario of the area; support State Government to develop Situation Analysis/Human Development report. Support the State Government to develop State Plans of Action for children based on up to date situation analysis and within the framework of SDGs; guide development of rolling work plans and ensure convergent programmeming across the sectors; support the implementation of UNICEF supported programme within the UNICEF-GOI Country Programmeme using appropriate strategies and interventions relevant to the State and Country Programmeme.

• Programmeme implementation: Lead and guide a team of professional and support staff, ensuring effective and appropriate use of all human and material resources, overseeing implementation of UNICEF supported programmes, working closely with Government and other partners to ensure smooth and efficient execution of programme activities. Coordinate inter-sectoral programme activities to contribute to the achievement of programme objectives and relevant Sustainable Development Goals. Implement the PRIME under the overall framework of the Country IMEP goals and as relevant to the specific State setting.

• Management: Direct, supervise and coordinate the office workplan in VISION, including programme and operations, monitor progress quarterly to ensure objectives are met. Closely monitor financial commitments, expenditure, and liquidation of programme and administrative funds allotted to the field office under the integrated budget in accordance with financial rules and regulation, ensuring accountability for resources allocated to the office and compliance with all operational systems and procedures. Establish and monitor relevant internal controls. Assign tasks to staff in Field Office, monitor performance, complete the Performance Appraisal System process as required; ensure appropriate professional development and training of staff, identifying and recommending human resources required for programmes. Hire appropriate services as required through Short Service Agreements (SSA), Temporary Appointments, and outsourcing, following UNICEF's Rules and Regulations. Monitor performance as needed.

• Programme monitoring/evaluation: Coordinate field level M & E frameworks and programme evaluation efforts, ensuring timely review and course correction of current programme strategies. Direct, supervise and coordinate the preparation of all programme reports required by the Executive Board, Country Office, and donors. Develop and make effective use of programme monitoring systems, ensuring that information generated leads to decisions to improve project performance and feedback to field staff.

• Provide leadership and support to the State Office team for optimal management of the State Office. Champion engagement and follow up on workplace culture changes within the office and ICO. Ensure the organization of regular staff and programme meetings and follow up to decisions and recommendations. Provide input in the Country Management Team.

To qualify as a champion and advocate for every child, you will have…

Education:

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.

Professional experience:

• Ten years of relevant professional work experience. Experience in managing large programmes and leading large teams, high-level advocacy, and representation, building strategic alliances and partnerships/resource mobilization.
• International and Developing country work experience and field work experience preferred. Background in development and emergency programmeming.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Core Values:

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Core competencies (Level 3):

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others
• Nurtures leads and manages people

View our competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

• This position is based in Lucknow, India.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training, etc.
• Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

For more information about UNICEF India, please refer to the link: http://unicef.in/Wherewework