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Programme Specialist, (P-3), Amman - Jordan, MENA #103200

Amman

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Amman
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Programme Management
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Under the direct supervision of the supervisor, Chief of Social Protection, accountable for programme Implementation, support, monitoring and reporting and administration of the total programme commitment for Makani programmes in host communities and Informal Tented Settlement (ITS) sites in Jordan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities for the overall Makani programme.  This post will also have a robust focus on building capacities of local Civil Society organizations  and local NGO's, in both urban and rural areas, ensuring they are empowered to support the delivery of services, including through advocacy, for children and women in Jordan. This role will also be critical to monitor and report on the most vulnerable children and women in Jordan on a regular basis, and highlighting trends and issues that affect their well-being and protection

For every child, a geographically mobile & diverse workforce

Under the direct supervision of the supervisor, Chief of Social Protection, accountable for programme Implementation, support, monitoring and reporting and administration of the total programme commitment for Makani programmes in host communities and Informal Tented Settlement (ITS) sites in Jordan, focused on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities for the overall Makani programme.  This post will also have a robust focus on building capacities of local Civil Society organizations  and local NGO's, in both urban and rural areas, ensuring they are empowered to support the delivery of services, including through advocacy, for children and women in Jordan. This role will also be critical to monitor and report on the most vulnerable children and women in Jordan on a regular basis, and highlighting trends and issues that affect their well-being and protection

How can you make a difference?

1.  Knowledge Management for Makani Programmes

 Ensure that Makani programme in Host communities  and ITS sites programmes are strengthened by knowledge management through data collection and analysis, complete  and accurate  reporting as well as participation in the Programme Knowledge Network system of  "lessons learned"  and other corporate­ level databases; participate in information  exchange through donor and media visits as well as in the development of training and orientation  material for staff and partners carrying  out implementation of Makani programmes in refugee Host communities and ITS sites in Jordan.

2. Programme Development and Management

Contribute to the preparation of the Situation Analysis and other key documents for programme development, as well as monitoring the overall situation of the most vulnerable children living in the host community in Jordan.  Administer a consistent and transparent monitoring system; providing accurate analysis of trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects. Support preparation of programme work plans as required. Responsible for preparation of program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices.

 3. Optimum Use of Program Funds 

Assist in establishing programme work plans and monitors progress and compliance with contract management and partnership management.  Help to manage allocation and disbursement of programme funds, ensuring that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate action to optimize use of programme funds. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

 
4. Programme monitoring and evaluations effectively conducted to improve Makani programme performance, and programme status report timely prepared. Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to Makani programme provided as integral part of programming.

Undertakes field visits very frequently to monitor and assess programme implementation and decide on required corrective action, as well as field visits to remote or under-served areas to advise on overall situation of women and children. Participate in (and lead where necessary) annual Makani review meetings with counterparts.  Ensure the timely preparation of regular and annual program status reports.

 
5. Rights based and results based programming approach fully incorporated into all phases of programme and projects processes in Host communities and ITS sites.

Assure the quality of child rights-based programmes through consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects, in close collaboration with implementing partners. Ensure viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.

6. Commitment  and institutional capacities of the local partners  effectively gained and established,  with a specific programme developed  to implement capacity building programme for local NGO's/ CSO's. This programme will focus on delivering support and building the capacity of civil society organisations serving the most vulnerable children and women living in Jordan.


To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

  • Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public or Project Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, or other relevant disciplines.
  •  A minimum or 5 years of relevant professional work experience, with preferred experience in emergency and protracted emergency contexts.
  • International and Developing country work experience.
  • Fluency in English and another UN language, preferably Arabic, would be an asset. (IP)

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

Remarks:

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

 

Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

 

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