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• The UNICEF employee
  will be responsible for the provision of leadership and guidance in the
  planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the national level
  programme of cooperation as it pertains to the area served by the Zonal
  office, including emergencies, ensuring consistency with the national
  level strategies and objectives;
• Represent UNICEF in
  meetings with local authorities as well as multi-lateral, bilateral
  agencies and NGOs;
• Expertly negotiate and
  advocate programme goals and strategies and identify strategic alliances,
  and influence District Development Plans and budgets to facilitate
  achievement of programme results;
• Coordinate with the
  Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities
  ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and counterpart accountability;
• Ensure effective
  management of the zonal office through proper leadership, planning,
  control, organisation and motivation of staff in accordance with UNICEF
  personnel rules and regulations, financial policies and procedures to
  develop and administer the current country programme.

• The ideal UNICEF Chief
  of Field Office should possess an advanced university degree in Social
  Sciences, or a related technical field.
• At least eight years
  of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and
  international levels in social development, management, monitoring and
  reporting.
• Familiarity and
  experience in coordination with other UN agencies, government and NGO
  partners.
• Past exposure and
  experience in emergencies.
• Prior experience in
  management of staff, logistics and financial assets required.
• Fluency in English is
  required and strong written and verbal communications skill therein
  strongly desirable.

• Functional
  Competencies (Required): Leading and Supervising; Formulating Strategies
  and Concepts; Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise; Planning and
  Organizing

• ONLY Ugandan Nationals
  will be considered.
• UNICEF is committed to
  gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates
  are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applications will be
  considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well
  as the most recent performance evaluation report.
• If applications are
  sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use
  this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by
  document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_ MukasaApplication.
• UNICEF is a smoke free
  environment.
• Only short listed
  candidates will be contacted.

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