Organization: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)Position: Programme AssociateRe advertisedOnly for Ethiopian NationalsJob no: 520488Position type: Fixed Term AppointmentLocation: EthiopiaDivision/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO)School/Unit: EthiopiaDepartment/Office: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCategories: Social and Economic Policy, Support: Programme, G-6Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Support to programme development, planning and execution• Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results• Support in resource mobilization• Support in knowledge management and capacity building 1. Support to programme development, planning and executionResearches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers and presentations. • Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, and proposals on implementation arrangements.• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.• Monitors and tracks the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery. 2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.• Contributes to the preparation of reports, project documents and submissions to governments by providing information, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections. Prepares background information for use in discussions with governments and other organizations. Participates in the briefing and debriefing of project personnel.• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.3. Support in resource mobilization• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential). • Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants. 4. Support in knowledge management and capacity building • Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to programme processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.IV. Impact of ResultsThe efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme associate to the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)Core Values Commitment- Diversity and inclusion- IntegrityCore competencies Communication (II)- Working with people (II)- Drive for results (II)Functional Competencies:- Analyzing (II)- Applying technical expertise (II)- Planning and organizing (II)- Following Instructions and Procedures (II)View our competency framework athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdfUNICEF 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.Remarks:Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.To apply, please click the link below.http://jobs.unicef.org/mob/cw/en-us/job/520488

High School Graduate

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:
A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.

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.

5-10 years