Re-advertisement: Programme Officer (Child Protection & Education) Fixed Term Level NO-2, Daikundi, Open only to nationals of Afghanistan

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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, an Advocate

Under direct supervision of Outpost Head and overall guidance of the CR heads of Education and Child Protection , accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of the Education and Child Protection programs/project activities and commitment for enhancement of teamwork, data analysis, progress reporting and capacity building in support of achievement of planned results and the agreed work plan, aligned with child protection national priority and country programme goals and strategy. In addition to MRM reporting, the incumbent is responsible for the EiE, CPIE and humanitarian Child Protection programs and Education, and accountable for results achieved within his/her geographical coverage.

How can you make a difference?

KEY END-RESULTS for both programs:

  1. Implementation of country office Education and CP strategies.
  2. Close collaboration with partners (Gov. non-Gov) for implementation of Child Protection and Education activities as defined in RWPs and AWPs
  3. Accurate, timely, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, programme and project design, implementation, management and evaluation in coordination with the relevant CR programme leads in Kabul.
  4. Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on, with implementing partners.
  5. Progress reports and project work plans timely prepared, and effective technical assistance provided: in sharing the relevant information with concerned partners and CR staff in Kabul, in the identification of required supplies and equipment, and in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation.
  6. Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments ensured.
  7. Gender and sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to both programmes provided.
  8. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration; and coordination among child protection system actors strengthened.
  9. Programme activities monitored in the geographic implementation area of Daikundi for both programmes including in emergencies and for humanitarian response.
  10. Grave violations and serious Child Protection concerns monitored and reported
  11. Synergies, connectivity and sustainability assured with developmental programming in Education and Child Protection, especially with social and child protection programmes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

1. Programme/Project Management

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Education and Child Protection programmes (including CPIE) in Daikundi geographical area and contribute towards project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound Education and Child Protection programme activity budgets for review by the supervisor; Education and Child Protection programme managers in Kabul and provide support for the sharing of information with relevant partners.

2. Project Efficiency and Effectiveness

Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on activities with various partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Education/Child Protection projects and activities status.

3. Work Plan and Project Documentation

Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Education and Child Protection projects work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, and facilitate consultation with partners as required in planning and implementation of Country Programme/Annual Work Plan activities.

4. Project Implementation Information and Data

Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Child Protection & Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database. Follow up on queries including with and by partners or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex disaggregated data.

5. Knowledge Sharing

Compile Child Protection & Education project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors, media and all other stakeholders.

6. Communication and Networking

Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

  • Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal control systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management; and provide support for orientation and training of Government and all UNICEF implementing partners on UNICEF financial and supply policies and procedures.
  • Support Child Protection team in assisting local Government counterparts to develop, coordinate and exchange analysis on Child Protection for advocacy, prevention and response programming
  • Coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Child Protection sector; and provide support for strengthening the coordination among child protection system actors including when appropriate the IASC protection sub cluster during preparedness and response to emergencies.
  • Coordinate Education related activities including regular activities, Education Projects and Education in Emergency (EiE) with all partners (Government and NGOs) in Daikundi geographical implementation area.

7. Reporting

Contribute towards quarterly and annual reporting requirements for Country Programme on standard monitoring reporting formats against indicators made available by Child Protection and Education sections at country level, in timely manner. Maintain information management system for all briefings, donor reports and updates requested for by relevant stakeholders and partners for Child Protection. Contribute towards Education programme relevant reports.

8. Promotion of UNICEF’s Global Goals

Promote the organisational goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue through active

engagement in communication, networking and participation at every opportunity inside and outside

UNICEF, leveraging the strength of UNICEF mission, goals and programme.

9. UNICEF Accountability

Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring

proper timely UNICEF accountability. Certified disbursement of funds, monitors and submits financial

status reports to management in compliance with regulations and guidelines.

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

  • University degree in the social sciences, law or child development.
  • A minimum of Two years of relevant professional work experience, specifically on project design and management, preferably in the areas of Child Protection or Human Rights and in Primary Education.

    International work experience or field work experience (for NO).

    Background/familiarity with Emergency (for Emergency position).

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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.

Core Competencies

• 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)

• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)

• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (2)

• Applying technical expertise (2)

• Learning and researching (2)

• Planning and organizing (2)

View our competency framework at Competency Framework Brochure.pdf

UNICEF in Afghanistan: https://www.unicef.org/afghanistan/

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:

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

The screening of your application will be conducted based on the information in your profile. Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your profile to ensure accuracy and completeness. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Internal candidates refer to all personnel with an ongoing employment relationship with UNICEF, including staff members on a continuing, fixed term and temporary appointment, individual contractors and full-time time-based consultants, and UNV.

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