Invites applications from Sudanese Nationals for the position of Adolescent and Youth Development Specialist, (NO-C), Bor, Torit & Malakal
(Fixed-Term Appointment)
If you are Sudanese National who is passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.
Purpose of the post
Under the guidance of the Chief of Field Office, Malakal and Juba, the Adolescent and Youth Development Specialist is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programme/project(s) within the Programme Coordination Unit and Ministry of Youth, Sport and Recreation.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Identifies capacity gaps of Ministry of Youth, Sport and Recreation and adolescent and youth related stakeholders and contributes towards their capacity development. Ensures the review, development and implementation of adolescent and youth related policies guidelines, strategic plans and programs. Facilitates the development of core management functions (planning, monitoring, evaluation, advocacy, networking, computer literacy, IMS, etc.) of the ministry.
• Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis.
• Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates the Youth programme programmes or specific project(s). Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
• Prepares the sectoral documents for the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, and other programme documents, as required.
• Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development.
• Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s).
• Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programmes/projects. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
• Assists government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
• Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Deputy Representative or Representative, as required.
• Participates in the development of the sectoral work plan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
Minimum qualifications & experience required.
• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in
programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
• A first university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree.
• Ability to balance and fulfill demanding deadlines within an environment with tough living and working conditions
Remuneration: An attractive package will be applicable at the applicable UN salary scale.
Submission of Applications:
Applications from qualified Sudanese nationals, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (which can be downloaded from our website at www.unicef.org/employ) should be sent to the address below by on or before Friday 29th July 2011. UN/UNICEF staff members are requested to enclose their 2 most recent Performance Evaluation Reports with their applications.
Send application to: Human Resources Manager
UNICEF South Sudan Country Office, Juba. OR PREFERABLY: Email: jubavacancies@unicef.org.
Vacancy # UNICEF VA 2011/07/01 – Adolescent and Youth Development Specialist, (NO-C), Bor
Vacancy # UNICEF VA 2011/07/02 – Adolescent and Youth Development Specialist, (NO-C),Malakal
Vacancy # UNICEF VA 2011/07/03 – Adolescent and Youth Development Specialist, (NO-C),Torit
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Acknowledgment will be sent to short-listed candidates only; UNICEF is a smoke- free working environment
Adolescent and Youth Development Specialist, (NO-C), Bor, Torit & Malakal
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