Programme Officer/Innovation, NO-B (Liberia Nationals Only)

This is a post in the national category level and only nationals of Liberia are eligible to apply. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

Purpose of the Position:

Under the direct supervision of M&E Specialist, the Programme Officer will work with all programme sections to develop and manage the activities for U-Report and Rapid-pro adaptations across all programmes in Liberia.

• Provide technical support to the Innovation plan for Liberia and ensure timely, effective and efficient implementation of activities.
• Proactively scout for new innovative ideas and opportunities within UNICEF, among its partners and externally and include  them in the innovation action plan. In particular, look at innovations that can be implemented in an integrated fashion across sections.
• Support building of partnerships with government, NGOs, media and Mobile Network Operators to scale up innovation in Liberia.
• Manage the implementation of Innovation lab in Liberia. Develop partnerships and network with local innovators, youth organizations, NGOs, cultural and religious organizations, the private sector, local media and academia to build and provide a space to nurture and test new and innovative ideas, develop the next generation of thought leaders and build local capacity.
• Train UNICEF staff, partner staff, government counterparts and other end users in the country in the use of innovation products and processes.
• Document and report on tested innovation projects and processes and ensure effective sharing and generation of knowledge around innovations in the Country Office as well as with UNICEF global innovation network.
• Work closely with Innovation team at RO/HQ and provide them with regular update on the progress implementation.
• Responsible of monitoring and certifying activities in the field and ensure all due payments and liquidations are done on time without delay.
• Develop and write proposals for Donors to fund raise for Innovation activities when needed and ensure quality reporting provided on time.
• Coordinate and provide support on overall innovation strategy/action plan, including formulation, design, planning and implementation in close collaboration with NYHQ Innovation Unit and Regional Office where applicable.
• Lead effective and innovative ways to present ad package data in a way it promotes the use of evidence for decision making.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

• Education:  A university (Masters) degree in a relevant field such as IT, computer science, communications, or related field with practical experience on management.
• Work Experience:  
  • Five years experience preferably in IT project management, partnership development, community engagement and youth outreach.
  • Experience with donor proposal writing and reporting
  • Preferably experience working in Liberia.
  • Knowledge of environment in which UNICEF operates, and understanding of the constraints of working in a developing-world environment 
  • Experience working with a diverse range of partners, including Government and Civil Society / Non-Government organizations, to design and deliver complex humanitarian or development initiative
• Language:   Fluency in English preferably one other UN language

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity
• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies (Required)

• Leading and Supervising                        
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts 
• Analyzing   
• Relating and Networking 
• Deciding and Initiating Action 
• Applying Technical Expertise 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.