Job Title: Programme Specialist (Humanitarian)
Organization: UNICEF
Job no: 564693
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Tindouf
Level: NO-3
Location: Algeria
Categories: Emergency
Programme Specialist (Humanitarian), Fixed Term, #ALG067975,
Tindouf – Algeria, MENA
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to
reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend
their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and
territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better
world for everyone. And we never give up.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights
of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in
programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the
most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this
commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all
children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full
potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any
child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic
and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing
evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s
most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all
children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to
sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is
so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all
children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the
Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable
development of nations.
For every child, a childhood
Under the direct supervision of the Representative in
Algeria, and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative, this
position is accountable for managing and leading the humanitarian support to
Saharawi children and families in the Refugee Camps in Tindouf within the
country programme and in line with the CCCs. The programme manager leads and
oversees the team based in Tindouf, the programme and operational support,
ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme
of cooperation, country programme management plan and overall vision.
How can you make a difference?
The incumbent will be responsible for planning, monitoring,
implementing and evaluate the humanitarian programme in education, health and
nutrition and the protection of the children and young people undertaken by
UNICEF in support of the Sahrawi children living in the refugee camps in
Tindouf. He /she will carry out the humanitarian programme in synergy with the
UNICEF team in Algiers and in coordination and in partnership with the Sahrawi
authorities, as well as United Nations system agencies and NGOs involved in the
field. He/she establishes and monitors the country office emergency
preparedness and response to ensure the survival and well-being of Sahrawi
refugee children and mothers, and the affected communities in an emergency
situation.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Effective
management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets
- Represent
UNICEF in Tindouf, by participating in meetings, events, coordination
mechanism moving forward the agenda for children.
- Facilitate,
take and implement measures to ensure safety and security of UNICEF staff
and assets.
- Effectively
lead the team in Tindouf and manage the performance and conduct the staff
members to deliver results for children
- Humanitarian
Response: Planning, Implementation and Management
- Leads
the planning and implementation of plans of action and workplans for
emergency interventions in Tindouf. Undertakes field visits to emergency
project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor project progress
when necessary. Makes technical decisions on project administration (e.g.,
activates, requests or reprogrammes allocation of emergency funds).
Prepares inputs for appeals and updates related to emergencies. Works with
program sections and senior management to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related
funding, including annual or multi-annual humanitarian appeals and
documents.
- Identifies
implementing/operational partners and establishes implementing
arrangements. Ensures that the UNICEF support is effectively provided to
the Sahrawi authorities with respect to sectoral coordination within the
framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for
Children.
- Participates
in all humanitarian and recovery related forum and keeps management
informed of all humanitarian developments in the country in terms of
policies, strategy, situation developments, potential threats and
opportunities/issues in partnership.
- Promotes
that disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response strategies
are mainstreamed in the country office's workplans. Prepares sectoral
input for the country programme documents, plan of action, annual work
plans, and all related documents of the office’s Emergency Preparedness
and Response. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis
and the Country Programme Document.
3. Emergency Preparedness
- Adopts
adequate emergency preparedness measures through the development and
updating of country contingency plans and establishment of early warning
mechanisms, to ensure effective preparedness and response to specific
emergencies.
- Participates
in the formulation and development of plans of action in preparation and
response to emergencies, monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency
plans of action, including financial resources. Ensures coordination of
the management of emergency preparedness and response.
- Provides
technical advice related to emergency preparedness and response, including
on programme management related issues. Provides advice to the country
office in the implementation of emergency preparedness measures in the
field to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms in the country
faced with impending emergencies.
- Develops
and maintains databases on country information and ensure the flow of
information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation
of emergency preparedness and response management. Identifies availability
of resources in emergency prone areas and establish logistics plans to be
implemented during an emergency operation, to ensure a timely and
effective emergency response.
- Plans,
organizes and conducts training for the office’s staff capacity building
in emergencies preparedness and response. Assists in developing and
conducting emergency training courses. Provides training and/or briefing,
as required. Participates in other emergency training workshops in the
region and builds up the emergency preparedness and response capability of
UNICEF staff as well as implementing partners
- Programme
Monitoring and Evaluations
- Undertakes
field visits and ensures that his/her staff conduct field visits to
monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required
corrective action.
- Carry
out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluate and participate in the
major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the
Representative, the Operations Officer, the Evaluation Officer and others
to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in
annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure
the timely preparation of annual program status reports.
- Partnership,
Coordination and Collaboration
- Maintains
continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication,
consultation and liaison with the Sahrawi Authorities, UN agencies, NGOs,
donors and allies to appeal for aid for children and children/women with
special needs resulting from the emergency situation requiring an
effective emergency response in all sectors.
- 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.
- Maintain
close collaboration with heads of sectoral programmes in the CO, Regional
and HQ advisers for effective overall coordination on the humanitarian
response in Tindouf.
- Plans,
develops and implements sectoral programme(s) by collaborating with the
government and other partners. Provide leadership in provision of
technical advice, negotiation, advocacy for partnerships and resource
mobilization efforts with donors for the humanitarian response.
Impact of Results
- Emergency
preparedness and response (addressing gender issues that may be expected
to intensify during emergencies) is effectively arranged together with
establishment of country contingency plans and early warning mechanisms.
- Emergency
plans of action are developed, and compliance and coordination of all
sectors with the plans are implemented.
- Technical
advice on emergencies and programme management related to implementation
of emergency preparedness measures are effectively provided.
- Emergency
preparedness and response, and a consistent flow of information of the
humanitarian situation are effectively coordinated within the office.
Ensure an efficient management of the resources made available to the
Tindouf humanitarian programme (financial, material or human resources)
- Substantive
improvements are made in the emergency preparedness and response
capability of UNICEF staff and implementing partners through conduct of
effective training activities.
- In
the event of an emergency/humanitarian crisis, UNICEF's presence is
promptly established, and the initial emergency operational tasks are
effectively executed.
- Needs
assessment is effectively conducted to determine priorities and an
appropriate intervention by UNICEF based on the local emergency situation
affecting children, their families and community. Share a quality
contribution to sector analyzes through regular updating of data and
indicators necessary for regular monitoring and periodic reviews of the
programme carried out with partners.
- Emergency
appeals and project proposals are prepared, and concerted efforts are put
forward to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related
funding. Produce periodic reports for the visibility of the humanitarian
programme and the mobilization of resources
- Longer-term
requirements of the emergency operation/interventions are determined to
build a regular operational and staffing structure.
- Continuous,
effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and
liaison are maintained with Sahrawi authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors
and allies in support of the special needs of children and women affected
by emergency situations within the framework of the cluster approach and
based on the Core Commitment for Children. Ensure active, effective and
strengthened partnerships with all sectors concerned (education, health
& Nutrition, child and youth protection). Liaise and represent UNICEF
at coordination, meetings, forum and workshops as required.
- Management
is kept informed of humanitarian developments in relevant policies,
situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in the
country.
- Emergency
preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country
office's workplans. Sectoral input is provided for all related documents
for the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as for the
Situation Analysis and the Country Programme Document.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
Advanced University degree in one of the following fields:
social sciences, relevant humanitarian sector/conflict studies, public
administration, international law, international relations, business
administration or other related disciplines.
Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible professional work
experience at the national and international levels in programme/project
development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and
administration.
Developing country work experience, specialized
training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
Knowledge of the context of the Sahrawi refugee in Tindouf is an additional
asset.
Technical Know-How
In-depth knowledge in at least one of the sectors
concerned by the programme (education, health and nutrition, child protection,
youth);
Knowledge of the principles guiding humanitarian action in
responding to the nees of children, women, mothers and families
Ability to adapt to the working conditions induced by the
daily movements in the Sahrawi refugee camps
Ability to work in a team, in a multidisciplinary and in a
multicultural environment
Language Requirements:
Fluency in French and arabic is required. Knowledge of
another official UN language (English and Spanish) language of the duty station
is considered as an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust,
Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we
do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:
https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values
UUNICEF competencies required for this post are…
i) Core Competencies (For Staff with Supervisory
Responsibilities) *
- Demonstrates
Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
- Works
Collaboratively with others (2)
- Builds
and Maintains Partnerships (2)
- Innovates
and Embraces Change (2)
- Thinks
and Acts Strategically (2)
- Drive
to achieve impactful results (2)
- Manages
ambiguity and complexity (2)
- Nutures,
leads and manages people (1)
During the recruitment process, we test candidates
following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency
framework and its different levels: competency
framework here
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children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those
children. The
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race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion,
nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide
range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave,
breastfeeding breaks and reasonable
accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the
use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the
aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual
exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and
discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding
of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous
reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these
standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of
academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be
required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Position Opened for Algerian Only
“The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to
the next stage of the selection process
Deadline: 17 Aug 2023 W. Central Africa
Standard Time
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