Early Childhood Development Officer (NOB), Fixed Term, ALG 96637, Algiers – Algeria, MENA
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Early Childhood Devellopment 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
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…
- A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, public administration, public health, medicine, nutrition, epidemiology, economics, psychology, sociology, human development, child development, family studies 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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 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.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 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. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates will be prioritized.
Remarks:
Position Opened for Algerian Nationals Only
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified 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.