Reports Specialist, NOC, Fixed Term, Amman Jordan Country Office

Contract

This is a NO-3 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-3 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, Results.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is leader in the region for the rights of its children. Working closely with the Government of Jordan, civil society, the private sector and communities, UNICEF Jordan Country Office aims to sustain results achieved for children to date, and strive to further improve policies, national institutions and programmes, for the well-being of every child in Jordan, in line with Jordan's Vision 2025 and the National Human Resources Development Strategy (2016-2025) towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Our programmes focus on improving the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the Kingdom, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or background. Our main pillars include: Child Protection; Education; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Adolescent and Youth Engagement; Health and Nutrition; Social Protection; and Operations.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance and general supervision of the Donor Relations Specialist (Level 3), of the Partnerships Section, the Reports Specialist supports several aspects of donor reporting, based on information gathered from programme sections in the Country Office. The post also ensures the timely preparation and dissemination of other CO reports, presentations by the CO Representative and Dep Rep, and briefing documents for the CO and Representative as required. The incumbent also assists the CO of in the reporting function in the Country office.

The Reports Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Specific responsibilities are highlighted below:

1.Coordinate with CO programme colleagues to ensure good quality and timely strategic reporting by assisting in the drafting of reports and / or proposals as well providing guidance and quality control on donor reporting and requirements, in addition to Reporting requirements in emergencies. Shares guidance with programme colleagues on reporting procedures to ensure there are effective work processes that ensure compliance with requirements and conditions of donors on donor report submissions.

2. In collaboration with PFP and PPD, national committees for UNICEF, MENA Regional Office, Gulf Area Office, provides oversight, technical support and guidance to the country office regarding reporting requirements. Manages processes to monitor donor reporting. Ensures compliance with UNICEF standards and guidelines on oversight of CO’s donor reports, including managing a quality assurance system of annual sampling and feedback.

3.Proposes and /or undertakes action on operational procedures to ensure there are effective work processes on donor report submission in the CO as well as proper and efficient system of managing the records of CO donor reports / proposals.

4. Identifies capacity strengthening needs in the CO for capacity building on donor reporting management; accordingly, designs, prepares and implements various trainings or on-site support to CO as deemed appropriate to ensure that the relevant staff have the most up-to-date information on reporting guidelines, best practices and requirements.

5. Contributes to the preparation and / or review of relevant reports for the Partnerships section as well as prepares key briefing materials for the Representative.

6. Prepares status reports required for management, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc..

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

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: communications, reporting or resource mobilization and reporting on results and/or any other relevant discipline is required.

  Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in communication, programme planning, management, reporting and/or monitoring and evaluation is required.

  Bachelor degree with additional two years (total 7 years) of professional experience can also be considered. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.

  Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

  Languages : Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

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. 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 offers a wide range of benefits to its personnel, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. The UNICEF Jordan has an elevator as well as accessible bathrooms. Core hours in UNICEF Jordan are from 09:00 to 15:15 (excluding lunch break), from Sunday to Thursday.

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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.