Job Title:Social Policy Specialist NOC FT, Hargeisa, Somalia
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Title: Social Policy Specialist Category and Grade Level: NOC IMIS Number: 72315
Type of Contract: Fixed Term – 1 Year Organization Unit: Programme (Monitoring & Evaluation) Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia - (Hargeisa) Date of Issue: 26th June 2012 Closing date of Application: 10th July 2012
If you are a qualified Somali National and 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 Social Policy Specialist, with UNICEF Somalia, to be based in Hargeisa.
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.
The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Purpose of the Post: Under the general guidance of the Chief of Field Office, and the technical Supervision of the Chief PME in USSC, responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programme/project(s) in Somaliland.
Major duties and responsibilities:
Conduct evidence-based policy analysis in support of programme sections in the area of UN joint programming and ensure national plans, policies and budgets prioritize child rights and are effectively implemented.
Participate in the design and undertaking of strategic research, studies, evaluations and analyses featuring the status of children and women.
Undertake document reviews, draft concept notes and position papers to provide a basis for UNICEF contributions to policy dialogue and advocacy
Assist government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes . Identify training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building , programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
Monitor and update current information on state budget and spending patterns and decentralization status of social services on an on-going basis to support advocacy for effective decentralized service delivery.
Analyse national and district budget focusing on the areas of acceleration to achieve the MDG related child outcomes. Actively participate in relevant budget related meetings
In collaboration with the JPLG contribute to the sustainability of decentralized social services through technical support to local actors to ensure accessibility, effectiveness and affordability of basic social services relevant to children. Ensure development of programme plans of action for children at regional and district/municipality levels, effective coordination between sectors and linkage between different levels of government structures for effective policy implementation.
In collaboration with the zonal section chiefs support effective advocacy efforts to raise awareness on children's rights with both the general public and with policy makers, and to ensure local buy-in and continued relevance of UNICEF programming.
Ensure UNICEF social policy programme is effectively planned, implemented and managed in support of the country programme.
Analyse the extent to which the socio economic, political and societal environment in Northwest zone are favourable to the development and implementation of effective Social Protection programming, and contribute to the development of broadly defined policy options and strategies.
Contribute to the development of a methodology for effective coordination of the Social Protection programming. This includes locally driven institutional setup and implementation strategies to roll out programme implementation
Prepare programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
Participate in the preparation of programme documentation through the drafting of policy issues for the Country Programme Document and Country Programme Plan of Action
Undertake field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners in collaboration with UNICEF programme sections. Provide technical guidance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s).
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes a) Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field. A first university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. b) Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management , monitoring and evaluation , in a related field. c) Fluency in English and Somali languages (oral and written) required.
d) Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches. e) High sense of integrity and commitment. f) Communication and analytical skills. g) Computer skills required.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email address below. 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.
somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email address below. 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.
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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