Programme Specialist HACT, NO-C, Addis Ababa,Ethiopia (Open for Ethiopians only)

UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office is looking for seasoned professional in the planning and implementation of HACT compliance as it relates to programme implementation. If you are a highly motivated Professional who would like to contribute in this program, you are highly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, accountablity

UNICEF Ethiopia has been working in Ethiopia for the last 65 years supporting the national and regional efforts towards the progressive realization of the rights of children and women.

We do this by supporting the achievements of the Growth and Transformation Plan II as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our programmes in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, Education and Social Policy and Evidence on Social Inclusion.

In addition, UNICEF Ethiopia has been leading the support in humanitarian programmes relentlessly working towards responding to emergency needs.

The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit  is responsible for providing cross-sectoral support to all programmes in Planning Monitoring and Evaluation; and further support programme partnerships development, donor relations and reporting, and HACT implementation

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Planning Specialist, responsible for the planning and implementation of HACT compliance as it relates to programme implementation. Provides guidance and support to staff to ensure comprehensive HACT compliance across all programme areas and levels of implementation.

Specific Tasks

• Manages micro-assessments process for partners, ensures all partners are assessed once every programme cycle, updates micro assessment tools as per latest guidance from UNDG and UNICEF HQ, and developed and monitors assurance plans based on micro assessments and including programme assessments and other tools where appropriate.
• Manages field monitoring mechanisms to ensure up to date information on programme implementation and follow up of recommendations is complete. Lead and coordinate regular quality assurance missions on behalf of UNICEF, monitors HACT compliant spot checks and in coordination with finance team, ensures regular audits of implementing partners
• Participates in Programme mid-term review, annual reviews, previews, meetings. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of HACT compliance in relation to programme implementation. Provides technical advice to programme staff, government officials and other counterparts on HACT compliance
• Coordinates qualitative programme inputs to PCA process, evaluates risks in each PCA, ensures risks are addressed and monitors assurance activities associated with each PCA, including emergency response.
• Assists Government authorities to plan and organize HACT training programmes ensuring HACT is included in PIM.
• Identifies training needs for the purpose of capacity building in HACT compliance for UNICEF staff, implementing partners and when requested, other UN agencies on behalf of UNICEF. Facilitates and coordinates HACT training across all stakeholders (including internal UNICEF)  
• Any other duties assigned by the UNICEF Planning Specialist

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

• • Fluency in English and another UN language is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is desirable.

    Education  

    • Advanced university degree in Development Planning, Statistic; Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in conflict resolution.

    Work Experience 

    • Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.

    Language

    For every Child, you demonstrate,

  Core Values
  

  • Commitment
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Integrity

  Core competencies
  

  • Communication 
  • Working with people 
  • Drive for results 

  Functional Competencies
  

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

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF 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.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.