Programme Officer (Palestinian Programme in Lebanon – PPL), NOB, Beirut - Lebanon, PN

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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.

For every child, dedication

Under the general supervision of the PPL (Palestinian Programme in Lebanon) Programme Specialist NOC, provide professional technical assistance and support for PPL design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of PPL activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of achievement of PPL goals and objectives.

How can you make a difference?

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. Knowledge Management for PPLs

  • Contribute to the PPL by supporting knowledge management through providing professional assistance in data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in the PPL Knowledge Network system of "lessons learned" and other corporate-level databases.
  • Participate in information exchange with PPL 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 PPL reports required for the management.

2. PPL Development and Management

  • Provide professional technical assistance in the preparation of the Situation Analysis for PPL 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; analyze country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing PPLs and projects.
  • Draft or prepare PPL work plans as required. Propose adjustments/changes in work plans. Propose PPL recommendations for inclusion in formal PPL documentation, and new approaches, methods, and practices for supervisor.

3. Optimum Use of PPL Funds

  • Monitors PPL implementation progress and compliance. Monitors the allocation and disbursement of PPL funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored, and liquidated. Takes appropriate recommendations or actions to optimize use of PPL funds.

4. PPL Monitoring and Evaluations

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

5. Rights-Based and Results-Based PPL Management Approach

  • Support rights-based programme approach in the formulation of PPL 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 projects. Contribute to coherence, synergy and added value to the PPL Ming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to PPL 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 PPL, 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 PPL sustainability.
  • Promote and maintain the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and 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

  • Analyze PPL-related issues and policies from a child 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, to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on PPL status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies. Establish and maintain linkage to the Regional Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate PPL data.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors 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 PPL 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.

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

Education

  • University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in conflict resolution.

Work Experience

  • Minimum two years of relevant professional work experience with the Palestinian community in Lebanon particularly inside the Palestinian camps and gatherings.
  • Developing field work experience.
  • Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Languages Proficiency:

  • Fluency in Arabic and English.

Technical competencies:

a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required

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

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

• Mid-Term Strategic Plan

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 PPL 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.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

  1. Core Values (Required)
  • Commitment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Integrity
  1. Core Competencies (Required)
  • Communication [ II ]
  • Working with People [ II]
  • Drive for Results [ II]
  1. Functional Competencies (Required)
  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I]
  • Analyzing [ I]
  • Applying Technical Expertise [ I]
  • Learning and Researching [ II]
  • Planning and Organizing [ II]

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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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