Learning for Development Officer

Title :Learning for Development Officer (IMIS 68576)
Level:NO-1
Type of Contract :Fixed-Term
Duty Station :Hebron - oPt

Purpose of the post:
Accountable for professional technical contribution to education and adolescent programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. 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 Education and Adolescent project status.
3-Work Plan and Project Documentation
Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Education and Adolescent 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 Education and Adolescent 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 Education and Adolescent 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.
-Supports coordination with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to the Education and Adolescent sectors.
8-Perform other duties as required or necessary;

Selection Criteria
Academic Qualifications :
University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance.

Work Experience :
One year of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant Education programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.

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