Youth and Adolescent Development Officer

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

Title :Youth and Adolescent Development Officer (IMIS 17152)
Level:NO-2
Type of Contract :Fixed-Term
Duty Station :Jerusalem- oPt


Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Assignment :

Under the general supervision of the Youth and Adolescent Development Specialist, provide professional technical assistance in the field of Youth and Adolescent development and participation, supporting the programme design, planning, implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, including data analysis and progress reporting in support of achievement of programme goals and objectives for the youth and adolescents of the occupied Palestinian territory.

The incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
1-Knowledge Management for Programmes
Contribute to country programmes by providing sound technical knowledge on adolescent development and participation as well as positive youth development theories and concepts, supporting knowledge management through providing professional assistance in 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 with partners as well as in the development of training and orientation material by providing professional technical assistance. Participate in the preparation
2-Programme Development and Management
Provide professional technical assistance in the preparation of the Situation Analysis for programme development and management by collecting and analyzing data on the situation of adolescents in oPt and monitoring implementation progress of UNICEF activities. Contribute to the identification of critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and transparent monitoring system; analyse country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects, in particular the impact of the conflict on adolescents. Draft or prepare programme work plans as required. Propose adjustments/changes in work plans. Propose program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices for supervisor.
3-Optimum Use Of Program Funds
Monitors programme implementation progress and compliance. Monitors the allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate recommendations or actions to optimize use of programme funds.
4-Programme Monitoring and Evaluations
Undertakes field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action.
Collaborate with partners to carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation and participate in the major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the Youth and Adolescent Development Specialist and the Evaluation Officer to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Collaborate and prepare annual program status reports in a timely manner, as required.
5-Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach
Support rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks. Collaborate with partners and assist in the strengthening of quality of child rights-based programmes consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Contribute to coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design.
Provide professional technical assistance in preparing 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-National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability
Provide government authorities responsible for working for adolescents with technical assistance and supports in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.
Promote and maintain the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners by identifying these partners and partnerships and providing continuous support, coordination and collaboration for sustainability.
7-Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels
Analyze programme related issues and policies from an adolescent’s rights perspective and advocacy at the community and family levels for elevating credibility in national policy debates. Promote the organizational goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and.communication.
8-Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.
Facilitate partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and
national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies. Establish and maintain linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data.
Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability. Approve allocation and disbursement of funds ensuring they are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated in accordance with the programme budget allotments (PBA).
Maintain close collaboration with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers for overall coordination.
Provide professional support in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF programme

Selection Criteria
Academic Qualifications:

-University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in conflict resolution.

Work Experience :
-Two years of relevant professional work experience. Field work experience , 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 16 January 2011 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.
Applications from female candidates are especially welcome. UNICEF is a smoke free environment