Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 09 Dec 2017
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.
Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the SPEAR Section Chief, the post sets up, implements and manages the humanitarian cash-based interventions and supports its monitoring and evaluation component in collaboration with the Planning and Monitoring section and Research & Evaluation, Specialist. The Specialist will focus on moving the integration of cash components into programmatic aspects of nutrition, child protection, and education response. In parallel, , the Specialist will liaise with partners on a joint delivery mechanisms.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the design, implementation and coordination of the cash programme
Represent UNICEF Bangladesh country office in the cash forums, and internally to other office sections
Supervise and support monitoring and evaluation activities
A comprehensive monitoring system is developed to ensure quality monitoring of all UNICEF funded cash distribution in collaboration with implementing partners
Provide the operational management of the program, ensure that adequate operational measures are regularly adjusted
To qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have…
Working Arrangements:
Office-based position in Cox’S Bazaar, Bangladesh
Qualifications of successful candidate:
Education - Advanced University degree in International Relations, Public Administration/Public Policy, Development Economics, Humanitarian Affairs, Development, Social Sciences, or a related technical field. Work Experience - Five years progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in post-crisis recovery, complex emergencies, humanitarian response, including experience in early recovery. Experience in emergency cash programing is required.. Language Proficiency - Fluency in both written and spoken English, and another UN language as a strong asset. Other Qualifications -Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute complex processes across a wide range of stakeholders. - Advanced ability to work quickly and under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization. - Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=509058