Purpose of the post

Accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

Major Duties and Responsibilities of this post include:

Programme/Project Management- Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Child Protection programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound Child Protection programme budgets for review by the supervisor; and provide support for the sharing of information with relevant partners.

Project Efficiency and Effectiveness- Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-up on activities with various partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Child Protection program status.

Work Plan and Project Documentation- Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Child Protection project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, and provide support for consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation of Country Programme activities.

Program Implementation Information and Data-Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Child Protection project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., VISION). Follow up on queries including with and by partners or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.  Support maintenance of information system for monitoring gender/sex aggregated data.

Knowledge Sharing- Compile Child Protection program implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors, media and all other stakeholders.

Communication and Networking- Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  Education requirements: University degree in the social sciences, law or child development. 

  Work Experience: 3-5 years of professional work experience in project administration, monitoring and evaluation

  Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset

  Nationality: Candidates should be NATIONALS of Ethiopia.

  Competencies: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity, Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results, Analysing, Applying Technical Expertise, Planning and Organizing. 

                                                                                               

  Applications must include motivation letter, an updated CV, and a completed UN Personal History Form (P-11) available for download on the same page.

  Please DO NOT ATTACH COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS, ACADEMIC DEGREES OR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS WITH THE APPLICATION. 

  UNICEF and UN candidates must also include two recent Performance Evaluation Reports.

  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applications from qualified women are encouraged

• You can download P11 form here