Reports Specialist, P3, PN, Beirut, Lebanon, Re-advertisement

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 103,090 USD and 134,989 USD.

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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, hope

UNICEF started to work in Lebanon in 1948 and established its office in 1950. For more than 70 years we’ve been working closely with the Government of Lebanon, other UN agencies, international and local NGOs, universities, and more than 100 partners to meet the needs of disadvantaged children in Lebanon. Responding to life-saving needs and ensuring equal access to quality public services, the impact of our work is felt in every aspect and every sphere of society. To learn more about our work, please refer to: https://www.unicef.org/lebanon/what-we-do

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance and general supervision of the Partnerships Manager (Level 4), within the Partnerships Section, the Specialist supports several aspects of contribution management and 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 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.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Lead the overall reporting function in the office, writing, editing and drafting reports of various programmatic areas

2. Strengthen quality reporting for resource mobilization and donor accountability

3. Support to programme and partnership development and planning as appropriate

4. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building and production of documents reflecting same

Tasks/Duties

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. Proposes and / or undertakes action on operational procedures to ensure there are effective work processes that ensure compliance with requirements and conditions of donors and of UNICEF on donor report submissions in the CO; supervises Partnerships staff that maintains a useful and efficient system of contribution management and quality assurance over contributions and reporting in the CO.

2. In collaboration with PFP and PPD, provides oversight, technical support and guidance to the country office regarding contribution management and reporting issues. Improves systems and processes to monitor grants and performance against key indicators related to contribution management and 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 contribution management and 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 resource mobilization and contribution 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 and requirements

5. Contributes to the preparation and / or review of relevant reports for the Communications, Advocacy and 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.

8. Supports the Partnerships Manager with the development of the Country Office’s Partnerships Plan.

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. A bachelors degree with at least 7 years of professional experience can also be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.

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

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Core competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (I)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (II)
• Works Collaboratively with Others (II)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (II)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (II)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (II)
• Drives to Achieve Impactful Results (II)
• Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (II)

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. “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

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.

“UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates will be prioritized.”