Job Title: Re advertised- Chief Field Office, P5
For every child, hope
The crises in the Northeast Nigeria have taken the form of protracted crises and it is imperative that UNICEF takes consideration of emergency and early recovery needs while laying a ground for development and upstream work. The Chief of Field Office plays a vital role in the efficient functioning of the field office and effective implementation of the programme interventions in a complex and challenging environment to ensure aspirations of children in this part of the world are realized through UNCEF interventions.
How can you make a difference?
Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations & Emergency, the Chief Field Office (CFO) is accountable for managing and leading the total programme commitment of the field office for three states in north-east Nigeria within the country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR), leads, and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation, country programme management plan and overall vision set forward by the Representative.
Key accountabilities
Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be responsible for all or most of the following areas of major duties and key results.
Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff, and assets.
Knowledge Management for Programmes
Programme Development and Management
- Optimum Use of Program Funds
- Programme Monitoring and Evaluations
- Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach
- National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability
- Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community, and Family Levels.
- Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.
Experience
A minimum of ten years of professional work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area is required.
Experience of working in a similar role is highly desirable.
Capability to strengthen the development side without neglecting the humanitarian demands required.
Strategic and innovative thinking, ability to take risks, hands-on programmatic experience, and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills required.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
Experience of working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
Familiarity/ background with emergency is highly desirable.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language or local knowledge of the duty station is considered an asset.
Desirables:
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. [Please do not remove this desirable; it should be present in all advertisements]
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role.
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is on Jan 13th, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Official Job Website: https://jobs.unicef.org/
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