Senior Programme Associate, GS-7, Dhaka, Bangladesh #134622 (Open to Bangladeshi Nationals only)

Overview

Support operational aspects of PPMR's mandate in UNICEF Bangladesh office.

You have:

• Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.
• Minimum seven years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing office level responsibilities to coordinate and follow up functions of budgeting, finance, partnership, financial assurance of implementation partnerships, donor relations, and administrative services are required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered an asset.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, organizational systems (i.e. eTools, Insight, VISION etc.) and PowerBi (basic level) is desirable.
• Ability to draft clear and concise basic reports or rationale for key decisions is desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 2,035 USD.

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to information,

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, 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 more 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.

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Purpose of the job:

The position of Senior Program Association (GS7) will be reporting to the Chief of Partnership Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (PPMR) and will be responsible to support all operational aspects of PPMR’s mandate in Bangladesh Country office in close association with other teams and colleagues. S/he will also be responsible for a range of tasks which would require close and quality collaboration with colleagues in various Programme Sections and with Senior management. The Senior Programme Assistant will support the PPMR section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring various workstreams (Budget, HACT, Partnership (Implementation Partners- CSOs & Government), and Donors whilst ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Summary of the key functions/accountabilities:

1. Organisational Performance Monitoring
2. HACT Assessment and Partnership Coordination
3. Budget and Grant Management
4. Provide Logistical Support to Donor Visits and Other External Activities
5. Data and Knowledge Management (Documentation and Archiving)
6. Support to Travel, Financial Management, Events (PPMR)

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR_ Senior Programme Associate_G7-TA.pdf

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Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Completion of secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.
• For positions in the GS category, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three (3) years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two (2) years.

Work Experience:

• Minimum seven years of administrative or clerical work experience is required .
• Out of the minimum 7 years of experience, at least 3 years of relevant experience in managing office level responsibility to coordinate and follow up functions of budgeting, finance, partnership, financial assurance of implementation partnership, donor relations, and administrative services are required (not all functions are required but majority of them).
• Thorough knowledge of a range of specialized topics, including the relevant policies, mechanisms, rules, and regulations.
• Good level of proficiency or skill is required in the interpretation and application of specialized rules and regulations to the circumstances of complex individual cases in partnerships, financial assurance and budgeting.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, Partners, Vendors and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor is required.
• Ability to establish priorities and plan his/her own work and coordinate and monitor independently is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chines, French, Russian or Spanish) or local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

Desirables:

• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, organizational systems (i.e. eTools, Insight, VISION etc.) and PowerBi (basic level) is desirable
• Ability to draft clear and concise basic reports or rationale for key decisions on key issues pertaining is desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

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REMARKS

• Both internal and external candidates are eligible to apply.
• Priority will be given to Bangladeshi Internal staff holding PA, CA, Fixed Term (including TAs, consultants, UNVs, etc. ) who meet the requirements.
• These positions are open to Bangladeshi nationals only.
• UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before their contract expiry, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).
• The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member’s original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.
• Internal candidates on abolished posts, performing at the level of the post or a level higher in the relevant functional area, or an internal candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, will be given first consideration.
• Per the UNICEF Staff Selection Procedure, alternate recommended candidate(s) from this selection process may be placed in the Talent Group which may be used to fill similar positions in the future. Therefore, all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
• UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited / recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.
• As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
• UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
• UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
• Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
• Visa residence requirements: i.e., UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
• All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
• Verbal Feedback shall be provided to unsuccessful internal candidates upon the completion of the recruitment process.

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