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This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be more than 2,329 USD.

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The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of Bolivia is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty the country's children face. To find out more about UNICEF's work in Bolivia, please visit: https://www.unicef.org/bolivia/

For every child, HOPE

Purpose of the post

Under the supervision and guidance of the M&E Specialist, the Monitoring Associate HPM, supports the Monitoring and Evaluation section under the Programme and Effectiveness Outcome by carrying out a range of programme support functions with an emphasis on humanitarian activities of the country programme response. The incumbent works in close collaboration with a range of programme staff in the CO. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track. Ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Develop a humanitarian performance monitoring and reporting system which captures the programmatic dynamics and nuances, based on the existing global HPM framework. • Provide technical support and guidance on HPM to programme outcomes, including quality assurance of inputs, providing clarifications on the indicator definitions, data collection methodologies, and monitoring and reporting approaches. • Design and implement of a statistical information consultation system for children affected in emergency situations that includes the Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) approach. • Support the design and implementation of the structured field monitoring of the response under the Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) with each responsible section in the CO and in coordination with the Emergency Official/Focal Point. • Provide quality assurance and support to the elaboration of SitReps, narrative and those under RAM, with information on the situation on children and SitRep indicators. • Support the administration, sort and classification of existing databases, indicators and information on the situation of children under Microsoft Power BI for both, development and humanitarian context, to facilitate access and use within the results of the cooperation programme. • Promote and support the gathering of information and rapid assessments in emergency situations through tools, such as KoBotoolbox, and train teams of the Office in its use. • Contribute to ensure the quality of the information reported annually in the UNICEF systems (RAM, COAR, donor reports, between others) • Any other tasks related to the monitoring and evaluation activities and functions that may be requested by the supervisor.

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

  • Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work ( Statistics, computer Science, mathematics or economics).
  • A minimum of 6 years of work experience in the areas mentioned above is required.
  • Prior experience in programme HPM functions is considered an asset.
  • Experience in a UN System agency or organization is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Spanish is essential.

For every Child, you demonstrate.

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The competency framework for this post are:

▪ Builds and maintains partnerships. Level 1 ▪ Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness. Level 1 ▪ Drive to achieve results for impact. Level 1 ▪ Innovates and embraces change. Level 1 ▪ Manages ambiguity and complexity. Level 1 ▪ Thinks and acts strategically. Level 1 ▪ Works collaboratively with others. Level 1

Functional Competencies:

-Following Instructions and Procedures (L2)

-Analyzing (L2)

-Planning & Organizing (L2)

-Learning and Researching (L2)

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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.

Added 3 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unicef.org