Field Support Officer (NO-2), Termez, Uzbekistan #118964 (Open to Uzbekistan nationals only)

Entry Crisis & Emergency Response Programme & Policy

Overview

Support UNICEF programs through emergency response and logistics.

You have:

• A university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience is required.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Background/familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English, Russian and Uzbek. Knowledge of Pashto language is an asset.

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Specialist, provide professional technical assistance and support for country office field program implementation including local emergency preparedness and response and logistical support for Afghan Country Office based programs.

KEY END-RESULTS EXPECTED

1. Situation Analysis/assessment prepared/regularly updated for timely provision of the most recent and accurate information to support emergency response, programme/project development, work planning, resource mobilization and advocacy for UNICEF program,me/humanitarian response at the field office level.
2. Programme monitoring and results reporting system effectively maintained to support UNICEF’s program sections and implementing partners for keeping track of program implementation and results for children
3. Effective knowledge management and information exchange system developed and deployed for strengthening of results-based programme management at the Field Office level.
4. Commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners gained and established
5. Timely procurement, shipping, warehousing, transshipment and other logistical support provided to Afghan Country Office

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared,* *or contributory accountabilities* *for* *all or* *part* *of* *the following* areas *of major duties* *and* *key* *end­ results.

1. Situation Analysis and Programme Development/Planning

Provide professional technical assistance in undertaking assessments and preparation of the Situation Analysis for programme development and management by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining programme monitoring database. Provide support to all the programme sections in Tashkent for preparation, review and adjustment of annual workplans as part of the Termez field office team. Proposes adjustments/changes in work plans and program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices for supervisor.

2. Programme Monitoring

Work closely with the programme sections to maintain up-to-date database of humanitarian response activity tracker and humanitarian performance monitoring result table feeding into various donors reports and updates and periodic Situation Report (SitRep) of UNICEF. Undertakes field visits to monitor programme implementation and assess the quality standards of UNICEF programme/humanitarian response vis-à-vis the needs of children and women in humanitarian situations and otherwise. In the field, play lead role on data collection from the service points (nutrition, health, WASH, child protection, and education) through Key Informant Interviews (KII); verification of partners reporting; recording personal observations; and conducting Focus Group Discussion with the affected populations.

3. Knowledge Management for Programmes

Contribute to country programme by supporting knowledge management through providing professional assistance in data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in the Programme Knowledge Network system of "lessons learned" and other corporate-level databases.

Participate in information exchange with partners as well as in the development of training and orientation material by providing professional technical assistance. Participate in the preparation of, and making professional contribution to, the preparation of programme reports required for the management.

4. Rights-Based and Results -Based Programme Management Approach

Support rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks. Collaborate with partners and assist in the strengthening of quality of child rights-based programmes consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Contribute to coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design.

5. Local Capacity Building/Sustainability

Work closely with program sections to provide regional government authorities and NGOs with technical assistance and support in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.

6. Logistical Support to Afghanistan Country Office:

In close collaboration with the ACO and the UN Termez logistical base provide logistical support for procurement, warehousing, shipping and transshipment of emergency and program supplies destined for Afghanistan.

7. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.

Facilitate partnership and collaboration with national and regional organizations, including UN agencies working in Termez in order to improve the ability to monitor the situation of women and children, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies.

Job Grade Factors:

• The impact of the actions affects the quality of services, efficiency of processing and delivery, performance of systems and teamwork in support of the country programme. Supervise the work of junior staff. • Regularly makes recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of UNICEF resources. • Work requires understanding of principles and technical knowledge, skills, acquired through formal training at the university level. • Conduct research, data collection & analysis requiring analytical and conceptual thinking at a professional level. • The work requires evaluation and analysis of programme implementation, with basic professional technical input into programme design, implementation, evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. • Provide briefings, training, support and/or guidance to programme team and others, requiring communication and presentation skills, human relations skills and teamwork. • The decisions and recommendations are primarily based on interpretation of rules, procedures and methods.

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

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience is required.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Background/familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English, Russian and Uzbek. Knowledge of Pashto language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

i) Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

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

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

or

iii) Core Competencies (For Staff without 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)

*The 7 core competencies are applicable to all employees. However, the competency Nurtures, Leads and Managers people is only applicable to staff who supervise others.

Technical Knowledge

a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the Job)

• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.

• UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.

b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

• Methodology of programme/project management

• UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.

• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.

• UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.

• UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.

• Gender equality and diversity awareness

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.

• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions

• UN security operations and guidelines.

• UNSECORD training for members of Security Management Team.

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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

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