Programme Officer (Implementing Partnership Management & eTools), NO-A, UNICEF ROSA, Kathmandu, Nepal #128919 (Open to Nepali Nationals only)

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This is a NO-1 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-1 contracts.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, care

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, advocacy, and operations. UNICEF works in partnership with a wide range of implementing partners, both government and CSO partners, to deliver results for children across the globe. Therefore, Effective partnership management is essential for ensuring that resources are utilized as intended and results are achieved. UNICEF has adopted the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) to obtain assurance that results have been achieved in line with resource utilization. It aims to manage risk related to cash transfers made to implementing partners in support of programme implementation, reduce partner transaction costs, and allow progressive use of national systems for management and accountability of results and resources. This function will be located in the operations section of regional office (ROSA) and reports to the Risk and Compliance Manager. The post focuses on regional support to Country Office focal points for quality assurance and risk management in implementing partnerships. The post will contribute to implementing and monitoring the HACT assurance activities conducted by the COs and providing required support and capacity building. Additionally, this position will support the COs in the technical aspect of e-tools and ensure the quality of the reports and entries, as well as eZHACT and FACE form administration. Partners, both government and CSO partners, to deliver results for children across the globe. Therefore, effective partnership management is essential for ensuring that resources are utilized as intended and results are achieved.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Risk and Compliance Manager, you will:

1. Support in implementing partnership management:

• Support to the country offices in formalizing implementing partnerships with government, civil society organizations, and other implementing partners in line with relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Support in implementing HACT cash transfers in line with policy and procedure including and the DAPM solutions and DFAM Policy 5: Cash Disbursements Supplement 3-Cash Transfers (HACT).
• Support the COs in monitor the implementation of the CSO and HACT assurance activities.

2. Quality assurance:

• Contribute and support the COs in implementing the quality assurance strategies/processes for the performance of the partnerships.
• Assist the COs in implementing quality assurance strategies/processes to ensure that corporate terms of reference and guidance undertake HACT assessments and assurance activities and that appropriate follow-up action and escalation steps are taken as needed.

3. Analysis, monitoring, and reporting:

• Support in monitoring the cash transfer activities, paying particular attention to outstanding direct cash transfers for over six months.
• Provide support from the regional office level in using appropriate corporate tools and systems, including InSight and e-Tools, report on the implementation status of HACT identify high-risk areas requiring special attention.
• Support in the preparation of reports related to high-risk issues and highlight it the risk and compliance manager.

4. Support in the digital solutions and systems, including capacity building

• Support in the roll out of digital solutions to the country office's end users.
• Support includes the following solutions: eTools Core Modules, PRP (Partner Reporting Portal), ePD (Electronic Programme Document) FM (Field Monitoring) and work-planning in RAM, PSEA in UNPP as well as the ePD for Government, eZHACT and eFACE that is being developed.
• Support the RCM in the preparation and coordination for Training of Trainers and end-user training sessions and support the business analyst on troubleshooting and testing bug fixes and enhancements.
• Support users and service desk tickets for DAPM tech solutions and coordinate with ICTD and business owners to address enhancements and bug fixes.

Impact of Results:

The effective support provided by the Programme Officer (Implementing Partnership Management & eTools) will result in better planning and effective implementation of the HACT activities, which will directly lead to quality program execution, delivery of sustainable results, and promotion of national ownership and accountability for programme resources

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD - Programme Officer (Implementing Partnership Management & eTools) - UNICEF ROSA, Kathmandu, NOA.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• First university degree in one of the following fields is required: Development Studies, International Development, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing, Project/Programme Management, or another relevant technical field.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of one year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: programme development/management, financial planning, and management, or another related area.
• Background/Formalities with emergency is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.

Language Requirements:

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

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. *[Please **do not remove this desirable; it should be present in all advertisements]*

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability
• Sustainability

Core Competencies

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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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 appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

[CO/ HQ specific: visa residence requirements: i.e.: UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.]

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

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