Child Survival and Development Officer

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is willing to fill the following vacant post:
 

Title : Child Survival and Development Officer (IMIS 68574)
Level:NO-1
Type of Contract :Fixed-Term
Duty Station : Nablus- oPt

Purpose of the post :
Accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Health, Nutrition & WASH 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.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Assignment :

Under the general guidance of the responsible for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
1-Programme/Project Management
Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Actively support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation at Zone Office level.
2-Project Efficiency and Effectiveness
Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and project status.
3-Work Plan and Project Documentation
Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in 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.
4-Project Implementation Information and Data
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database. Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.
5-Knowledge Sharing
Compile project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.
6-Communication and Networking
Ensure effective communication and networking is developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.
-Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management.
-Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.
-Coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Health sector.
8-Perform other duties as required or necessary;

Selection Criteria
Academic Qualifications :
University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Health, Public Health, Global/International Health, Health Policy & Management, Environmental Health, Family Health, Health Research, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health Care, Demography, Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, a field relevant to international public health development assistance, or WASH.

Work Experience :
One year of relevant professional work experience. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization, and field work experience an asset.
Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Other Skills and Attributes :
Strong analytical and presentation (oral and written) skills including use of essential computer software packages.

Languages :
Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory

Computer:
Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.


-UNICEF’s salary and benefits is based on, the United Nations Common System for national staff.
-If you have experience in working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the profile outlined, send an application letter, detailed curriculum vita in English AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (P11). The P11 form can be downloaded from here  P11 Form
-Applications to be submitted by 7 November 2010 and be addressed to the following with reference to the vacancy notice number and post title.
Chief of Operations,
UNICEF oPt, P.O.Box 25141, Beit Hanina, Jerusalem
Or
Email: [email protected]
Applications, which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or those that will be received after the closing date will not be entertained.
UNICEF is committed to gender parity in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply