If you are qualified Somali National looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of Education Officer, with UNICEF Somalia, Central South Zone Programme to be based in Baidoa.
If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.
Purpose of the Post:
Under the close supervision of Education Specialist, contributes to programme planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting
Major duties and responsibilities: 1. Undertakes ongoing field visits to UNICEF project sites for participation, observation and follow up on project activities and local conditions and provide technical guidance to the partners. Prepares routine reports on results of visits and the project’s progress.
Collects and assembles data and background information relating to programmes/projects and provides updated information on programme/project financial and administrative status for analysis and report purposes. Analyzes programme/project status, and recommends appropriate adjustments. Prepares tables, graphs, or other statistical data for technical review/monitoring purposes.
Monitors the flow of supply and non-supply assistance to the local authorities. Drafts supply and financial documentation. Collects and records information on supply/non-supply inventory, distribution and utilization.
Investigates queries regarding authorization, delivery or payment and follows up with finance, administrative, supply and programme staff on the processing of payments, advances to governments and liquidation of accounts. Ensures that activities are in line with plans of action.
Coordinates with local authorities and negotiates adequate access to project sites for efficient programme delivery and supports convergence of sectoral programmes.
Communicates with local authority counterparts on project details. Recommends courses of action to supervisor.
Makes arrangements for visits to project sites for the government/local authorities and other partners, and provides information and briefing on project activities and status.
Drafts programme budgets, ensuring accuracy of coding in accordance with UNICEF requirements. Drafts and issues updated status report and ensure proper and accurate financial liquidation processes from partners.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
• University degree in Social Sciences, Education or related technical field. • One year practical, professional work experience in project administration, including data collection and analysis. • Fluency in English and Somali languages required. • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization. • High sense of integrity and Results oriented • Ability to organize and prioritize work. • Ability to communicate with tact • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. • Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the following email address. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and the post title in your application.
Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
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