Join our team as the EU4People Programme Officer (Joint Programme Coordination, Monitoring and Evidence) and contribute to the effective implementation of a complex multi-agency programme advancing social protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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.
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For every child, the right to Protection
How can you make a difference?
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. UNICEF's equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action.
Job organizational context:
UNICEF Bosnia and Herzegovina, in partnership with UNDP, UNFPA and ILO, is implementing the three-year EU-funded EU4People - Social Protection Programme, supporting modernization of the social protection system through stronger institutions, integrated and community-based services, improved quality assurance, digitalization and strengthened evidence-based planning. The Action is implemented through a multi-agency arrangement under UNICEF's leadership and involves government institutions at different levels, local authorities, Centres for Social Work, implementing partners, service providers and other stakeholders across Bosnia and Herzegovina. As lead agency and Administrative Agent, UNICEF is responsible for overall programme coordination, strategic planning, results oversight, consolidated reporting and support to the Programme Steering Committee and Joint UN Programme Team.
Join our team as the EU4People Programme Officer (Joint Programme Coordination, Monitoring and Evidence) and contribute to the effective implementation of a complex multi-agency programme advancing social protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Under the guidance of the Social Policy Officer, you will support the coherent functioning of the EU4People joint programme by coordinating inter-agency processes, consolidating programme monitoring and results information, supporting donor reporting and programme reviews, and organizing and synthesizing evidence generated across programme locations and technical workstreams. You will help ensure that reliable and timely information is available for management decision-making, programme adaptation, learning and policy dialogue.
Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
- Joint Programme Coordination: supporting governance, inter-agency coordination and systematic follow-up on programme decisions and milestones.
- Consolidated Programme Monitoring and Reporting: tracking programme-level results, consolidating inputs and supporting reporting, reviews and evaluation processes.
- Evidence Coordination, Data Management and Analytical Synthesis: organizing, validating and synthesizing programme evidence and data under appropriate technical guidance.
- Knowledge Management and Programme Learning: capturing and sharing programme knowledge, lessons and evidence to support learning and continuous programme improvement.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
Job Description_EU4People Programme Officer (Joint Programme Coordination, Monitoring and Evidence), NO-1, Temporary Position, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 364 days, Sarajevo.docx
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
- Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Social Science, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, Social Services, International Development, Development Studies, and any other related fields.
- Work Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Programme Management, Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Planning, Programme Coordination, Interagency Coordination, Donor Reporting, Data Management, Evidence Synthesis, Knowledge Management, Social Protection, Governance Support, or other closely related fields.
- Skills: Results-Based Management (RBM), Programme Monitoring & Reporting, Multi-Partner Coordination, Data Analysis & Evidence Generation, knowledge of EU-Funded Programme Compliance UN/UNICEF Programme Coordination & Systems are required.
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Language Requirements: Fluency in English and in Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian is essential.
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Desirables
- Working knowledge of EU-funded programmes, inter-agency programmes, international organizations, multi-partner coordination, results-based monitoring (RBM), quantitative and qualitative analysis, research ethics, data protection, and evaluation support.
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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
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
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable. Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.
Remarks:
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, all eligible and suitable candidates 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.
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