Health Officer (P2)

UNICEF Ethiopia
Description

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    Background

    • Under the general supervision of the Chief of Health and in close collaboration with the Addis Ababa and other region based Health Specialists, contribute to Health programme planning with specific focus on budgeting, finance, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, including supporting the Health section chief.

    Justification

    • As the current post S/M (Health programme officer, FT P2) will be on maternity leave the position needs to be filled on a temporary basis for a total period of 11 months (handover time and maternity leave of 6 months).
    • The current S/M plays a key role as a SAP hub in the section, oversees more than 25 other resources grants in addition to regular resources, monitors the financial expenditure, and directs the section under the guidance of Health section chief to expend funds in an effective and timely manner.
    • The presence of a human resource with similar expertise and experience to fill the gap during the maternity leave of the current incumbent is vital for the overall Health Section programme planning and monitoring.
    • Familiarity with SAP, UNICEF planning, budgeting and financial system is a must.

    Specific Tasks

    • Support the planning with a special focus on budgeting and finance, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of health programmes at federal and in all regions as per Country Programme Document and annual work plans.
    • Support knowledge management of the health programme to ensure timely information collection and dissemination, and use of information for advocacy and programming
    • Lead the Regional, Zonal and Woreda based health strategy and annual work plan preparation process as the section focal point
    • Support the health section in result based management through result based monitoring
    • Review monthly programme activity implementation report, produce quarterly progress reports, and coordinate RAM
    • Coordinate studies and research to measure health programme outcome and impact, and manage/monitor IMEP
    • Draft relevant sections of reports (required for donors, management, annual reports, etc.)
    • Act as focal point on M&E committee of the country office
    • Develop capacity of PAs  and other professionals to increase the section's admin/finance efficiencies
    • Support any relevant tasks in relation to the new country programme preparation and other related needs.

    Methodology

    • The TA will be based in Addis Ababa UNICEF office with some field travel if the necessity arises.
    • During the handover period of one month, the current S/M will provide thorough guidance and introduce the TA to the key contact officers/partners to ensure the smooth transition
    • The TA will report to the health section chief.

    Expected Deliverables

    • Support provided for the section chief and section in planning with a special focus on grant management, budgeting and finance, and M&E.
    • Support provided for the knowledge management of the health programme to ensure timely information collection and dissemination, and use of information for advocacy and programming
    • Completed set of health strategic and annual work plans produced and circulated to relevant parties
    • Ensured results-based management through results based monitoring in collaboration with the section's national M&E officer
    • Quality assured quarterly progress report, RAM, and other reports (required for donors, management and annual reports etc) produced
    • Coordination provided for studies and research to measure health programme outcomes and impact, and up-to-date IMEP produced
    • Full involvement and active participation as a focal point on M&E committee of the country office
    • Increased capacity of section PAs and selected professionals to deal with day-to-day budget/financial matters
Educational Requirements
Desired Skills
Experience Requirements
How to apply

Reporting

  • The Technical Assistance will be for 11 months.  The TA will be supervised by the health section chief. However, during the handover period, the TA will report to FT P2 Health Programme Officer.


 

Expected background and Experience

  • Academic qualifications – Advanced Degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Public Health or related technical field.
  • Employment experience – Two years progressively responsible professional work experience in planning including grant/budget monitoring, programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation in related field.
  • Language skills required - Fluency in English and knowledge of local language is an asset.
  • Familiarity with SAP, UNICEF planning process, budgeting and financial system is a must.
  • Competency – Commitment, Drive for Results, Embracing Diversity, Integrity, Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation, Teamwork, Communication, Tact, Technical knowledge, and managing resources.

General Conditions: Procedures and Logistics

  • The TA will be based in Addis Ababa UNICEF office
  • One return flight costs would be covered at economy class rate from the TA home country to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 
     

Policy both parties should be aware of:

  • Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly.  Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays.
  • Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime.  All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
  • No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.
  • For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email.  Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorisation is issued.
  • No consultant may travel without a signed travel authorisation prior to the commencement of the journey to the duty station.
  • Unless authorised, UNICEF will buy the tickets of the consultant.  In exceptional cases, the consultant may be authorised to buy their travel tickets and shall be reimbursed at the "most economical and direct route" but this must be agreed to beforehand.
  • Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
  • Consultant will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractor prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
  • The Form 'Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary' must be completed by the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section.
  • **** Please consult with HR on entitlements as many are set by UNICEF rules.
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