The incumbent is responsible for the overall management, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Community-based Health & Nutrition programme in the context of child survival and development within the country programme. Accountable for effective technical leadership, management guidance, capacity building and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve programme goals and expansion of UNICEF assisted community level Health & Nutrition interventions, including the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. Lead the engagement with Development Partners, Government, civil society , community functionaries and leadership, mobilising attention and partnerships for behaviour change, social mobilisation and advocacy for scaled up delivery of health and nutrition services to communities and households.
Be an active member of the One UN and UNDAP inter-agency team; and Development Partner and Technical Working Groups.
Qualification:
Advanced university degree in the Social Sciences (preferably with specialized training in public health and nutrition, communication for development, planning, health and nutrition education, health care system management, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunization, or epidemiology), Child Development, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.* Eight years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health and nutrition programmes relevant to child survival, health & nutrition care. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in health, nutrition, child survival, communication for behaviour change, social mobilization, community health care Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO) Background/familiarity with Emergency. Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Key Expected Results:
Timely and quality sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis, its periodic update, and all programme documents to formulate effective Community Health & Nutrition goals, strategy, and project planning and development.
Leads and provides technical supports to ensure the timely preparation and completion of the relevant components of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update through accurate monitoring and analysis and timely preparation and finalization of sectoral input. Ensures effective project, sectoral or inter-sectoral planning, development and management. Formulates sectoral programme goals, objectives, and strategies. Supervises preparation of the sectoral inputs to the Country Programme Document and related documents, ensuring coherence of the sectoral programme with National priorities and policies and with United Nations Development Assistance Programme (UNDAP).
Integrated Community Health & Nutrition strategies, methodologies and innovative approaches are developed and implemented based on results-based approach and Human Rights framework by broad participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership. Ensures the integration and coherence of the sectoral programme with other UNICEF sectors and priorities in all stages of the programming process. Maintains close working relationships with other UNICEF sector, particularly Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, WASH and Communication for development (C4D) to ensure integration of approaches for Community based Health & Nutrition programme interventions. Takes the lead in the formulation and development of Community Health & Nutrition goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Participates with UNICEF, government, donors and other partners in the development of integrated strategies, methodologies and identification of innovative approaches for improving programme delivery, with emphasis on advocacy, community participation, and social mobilization based on the Human Rights framework and cross sector approach to Programming and Community Capacity Development. Monitors latest Community Health & Nutrition developments at the international, regional and national levels; identifies/develops new methodologies and approaches for managing and improving programme effectiveness and efficiency of delivery. Facilitates and promotes active and participatory partnerships with key stakeholders (Government, other UN agencies, NGOs, bilateral agencies, donors and national and international academic institutions) for collaboration at various stages of Health & Nutrition programme design and implementation.
3.Health Promotion strategies and plans of action strategically developed and formulated, and the implementation effectively managed, facilitated and executed to for social and behavioural change in support of timely delivery of planned health and nutrition results for maternal health and child survival
• In collaboration with UNICEF staff, government, donor organizations, civil society, the private sector, and community based agencies, design, manage and facilitate the implementation of communication for development (C4D) strategies and plans of action aiming at (a) behaviour development/change at individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (c) increased community participation in health promotion for health and nutrition at community level • Makes effective and viable recommendations on operational strategies, including enhanced community and partner capacity, in the areas of participatory communication, social mobilization and behaviour change for effective health promotion Provide technical guidance in the development and effective dissemination of appropriate IEC materials through appropriate channels Ensures the objectives and targets are timely met and achieved, by providing advice, guidance, oversight, coordination, and support to professional and support staff
4.Technical support is provided to government and non-government organizations at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government and counterparts in the development and effective use of communication for development Provides technical support to government and non-government organizations at the national and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the programmes/projects. Plans, organizes and conducts training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of institutional capacity building and expansion of coverage of services. Coordinates with government counterparts in the development and appropriate use of communication for development aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action. Provide technical support as required.
• Collaborates with government officials, community leaders, UN, and bilateral agencies and NGOs in the organization of activities, operational research, advocacy and exchange and sharing of information and ideas supportive of programme communication goals and strategies.
5.Monitoring and evaluation of programme performance is properly undertaken for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery. In collaboration with other colleagues, establishes effective information and reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of the Community Health & Nutrition programme and achievement of targeted goals. Undertakes field visits to monitor and evaluate project implementation. Participates in quarterly and annual reviews and planning meeting on the country programme to assess and evaluate programme effectiveness, identifying problems and adopting remedial measures to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
6.UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for the sector. Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring UNICEF and Government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments. Monitors the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Ensures programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation. Submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
7.Effective partnership and collaboration are achieved and maintained in the advancement of advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking. Makes a substantive contribution to technical cooperation, programme coordination and advocacy in the areas of Community Health & Nutrition, ensuring knowledge networking and experience sharing with other programmes for identification of new strategies and approaches to improve delivery of programme results and promote effective advocacy. Participates in establishing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme information/data, and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation. Maintains close working relationships and forges partnership and collaboration with external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate relevant data, exchange information on programme/project development and implementation. Ensures exchange of knowledge, information, experience and lessons learned.
8.The most relevant and strategic information is provided to support the Community Health & Nutrition Programme by the effective implementation of integrated programme monitoring system. In collaboration with monitoring and evaluation and program communication colleagues, conducts accurate and timely monitoring and data collection, and supports an integrated programme monitoring system.
Provides technical support to ensure that a set of programme performance indicators is identified and adjusted as necessary. Coordinates with partners to ensure that monitoring systems are properly designed, and that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardised across programmes to feed into programme performance monitoring. Participates in major evaluation exercises, programme mid-term review, annual sector review and preview meetings. Analyses and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommends corrective measures as appropriate. Drawing on monitoring and analysis of key program performance and management indicators, provides expert input to management reports, including relevant sections of the annual reports. Provides technical advice to programme staff, government counterparts and other partners on planning and management of integrated monitoring and evaluation as appropriate.
9.All required programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. Oversees and ensures the timely preparation of annual sector status reports in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. Makes technical contributions to the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, and provides guidance and assistance in programme related reporting.
10.Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with
effective coordination are provided. Collaborates in forming emergency preparedness plan relevant to Health & Nutrition. In case of emergency, participates in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area. Coordinates and provides assistance to the Country Office in identifying where support is required in terms of immediate response as well as long-term strategy and plan.
11.Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished. Assumes any other duties and responsibilities assigned as appropriate to the purpose of this post, and delivers the results as required.
Competencies:
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
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