Programme Officer (Local Governance)

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist in Tripoli Lebanon zonal office, provide professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of achievement of programme goals and objectives.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Programme Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

1. Knowledge Management for Programmes • Contribute to country programmes 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;

2. Programme Development and Management • Provide professional technical assistance in the preparation of the Situation Analysis for programme development and management by collecting and analyzing data and monitoring implementation progress; • Contribute to the identification of critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and transparent monitoring system; • Analyse country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects; • Draft or prepare programme work plans as required; • Propose adjustments/changes in work plans; • Propose program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices for supervisor;

3. Optimum Use Of Program Funds • Monitor programme implementation progress and compliance; • Monitor the allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated; • Take appropriate recommendations or actions to optimize use of programme funds;

4. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations • Undertake field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action; • Collaborate with partners to carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation; • Participate in the major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the Representative, the Operations Officer, the Evaluation Officer and others to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery; • Participate in annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Collaborate and prepare annual program status reports in a timely manner, as required;

5. 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; • Provide professional technical assistance in preparing viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme, new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives;

6. National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability • Provide government authorities with technical assistance and supports in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability; • Promote and maintain the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of local partners by identifying these partners and partnerships and providing continuous supports, coordination and collaboration for sustainability;

7. Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels • Analyse programme related issues and policies from a children's and women's rights perspective and advocacy at the community and family levels for elevating credibility in national policy debates; • Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and communication;

8. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration • Facilitate partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies; • Establish and maintain linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data; • Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability; • Approve allocation and disbursement of funds ensuring they are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated in accordance with the programme budget allotments (PBA); • Maintain close collaboration with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers for overall coordination; • Provide professional support in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF programme;

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement

emergency, field work or other relevant programmes; experience in working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian work and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Tripoli, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.