Programme Support Associate for Child Protection section

Volunteering

Overview

Support UNICEF child protection programs and ensure efficient financial tracking

You have:

• Familiarity with SAP Vision system is preferred.
• Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered 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.
• 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.

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.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Child Protection Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Programme Associate for Child Protection section will: • Facilitate the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it. • Ensure the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs), Reimbursement and Direct Payments. • Monitor and track the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery. • Help conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems. • Carry out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary. • Carry out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants. • Prepare monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results. • Regularly monitor budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up. • Help prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds. • Support capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises. • Support the Child Protection section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Results/expected outputs: • As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Weekly financial view shared with Child Protection team • Action trackers on Vision uploads are met by given timeline including both financial transactions and supply transactions

• Professionalism • Integrity •Teamwork and respect for diversity •Commitment to continuous learning • Communication

management • Familiarity with SAP Vision system is preferred Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset • Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as 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;

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

Apply now

Potential interview questions

Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org