Early Childhood Development Officer (NOB), Fixed Term, ALG 96637, Alger – Algérie, MENA

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Early Childhood Development Officer (NOB), Fixed Term, #ALG 96637, Alger – Algérie, MENA

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, 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 fulfill 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.

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.

And we never give up.

For every child, a childhood

www.unicef.org/algeria

How can you make a difference?

The Early Childhood Development Officer will be responsible for the formulation, planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities related to UNICEF interventions. Algeria in the field of Early Childhood and Health.

He/she will make sure to support the collaboration between UNICEF, the government, the agencies of the United Nations System, in accordance with the Annual Cooperation Plans which bind UNICEF to its national partners.

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Program Officer "Early Childhood Development " will be responsible for the sectors under his/her responsibility:

How can you make a difference?

Purpose for the job:

The ECD Officer reports to the Chief of Section or Specialist for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative

assistance throughout the programming process for ECD programmes/projects within the Country

Programme from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing

and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks.

III. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to ECD programme development and planning

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation

4. Networking and partnership building

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Support to ECD programme development and planning

- Conduct and update the situation analysis and carry out assessments on early childhood

development related issues to establish evidence-based data to support holistic policy

and programme development, as well as coordinated planning, implementation, and

monitoring of ECD related programmes/projects.

- Contribute to the development and establishment of ECD programme goals, objectives,

strategies, and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and

reporting of ECD related information and data for development planning and goal setting.

-Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming

processes by executing/administering a variety of technical, programme, operational and

administrative transactions, preparing related materials/documentations and complying

with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme

planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.

-Prepare required programme documentations/materials/data to facilitate the program

review and approval process.

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results.

-Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss ECD operational

and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate

officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decisions. Keep record of

reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons

learned.

-Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual

reviews with governments and other counterparts to assess ECD programmes/projects

and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme

management.

-Monitor and report on the use of ECD programme resources (financial, administrative

and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules,

regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity.

Report on critical issues/findings to ensure timely resolution by

management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.

-Prepare regular/mandated ECD programme/project reports for management, donors and

partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

3. Technical and operational support to programme implementation

-Conduct regular programme field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with

partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate

action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical

issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.

-Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners,

UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and

understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on ECD

related issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.

4. Networking and partnership building

-Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and

national stakeholders across relevant sectors through active sharing of information and

knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to

achieve and sustain results on ECD programmes.

-Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote

awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support resource mobilization for ECD

programmes.

-Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to

collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and

preparation of ECD programmes/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s

position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.

-Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials

and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

-Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and

to build the capacity of stakeholders.

-Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation

and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.

-Research and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of

knowledge products and systems.

-Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the

competencies of clients/stakeholders.

IV. Impact of Results

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to ECD programme preparation and

planning and implementation of programmes/projects, contributes to the achievement of

sustainable results on ECD programmes. Success in ECD programmes and projects in turn

contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme

services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • Education A university degree, doctorate degree medicine in one of the following fields is required: public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.
  • Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in social development planning and management in early childhood development related areas is required. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
  • Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic and French is required. Knowledge of English is considered as an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

. UNICEF values and competency Required (based on the updated Framework)

i) Core Values

· Care

· Respect

· Integrity

· Trust

· Accountability

ii) Core Competencies (For Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities) *

- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)

- Works Collaboratively with others (1)

- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)

- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)

- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)

- Drive to achieve impactful results (1)

- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit 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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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 opened for Algerian nationals only
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process
  • This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.
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