United Nations UNICEF Social Work Jobs – Programme Specialist (Field Operations/Emergency)

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Organisation: UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job
Summary: Under the
guidance of the Chief Field Operations and Emergency, and in close
collaboration with the technical sections and Zonal offices, the incumbent is
responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, as
well as carrying out periodic programme reviews with partners, of the country
programme in regards to decentralized approach, disaster risk reduction (DRR)
rollout and emergency preparedness and response codification.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
·        
The
incumbent will provide leadership and technical assistance for innovative
approaches to DRR and emergency preparedness;
·        
Participate
in the preparation of programme status implementation reports as required.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
·        
Demonstrated
ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and
effective working relations both within and outside the organisation.
·        
Computer
skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
·        
Good
analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
·        
Leadership
and organizational abilities
·        
Proven
ability to conceptualise, innovate, execute ideas, as well as to impart
knowledge and teach skills
·        
Current
knowledge of development issues, policies, as well as social programming
policies and procedures in international development DRR and emergency response
and cooperation.
·        
Versatility,
judgment, maturity and ability to work in a team.
·        
Ability
to cope with stressful and difficult conditions and political/cultural
sensitivity.
·        
Five
years of progressively responsible professional work experience in programme
formulation, planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, some of which
should be in emergency programme management and operations.
·        
Advanced
university degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field.
NB:
·        
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.
·        
UNICEF
is a smoke free environment.
·        
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
How
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.
Interested applicants
should send their application including their resume to: Human Resource
Specialist, UNICEF Kampala, Uganda, Plot 9, George Street, PO Box 7047, Kampala
Uganda Via email to:ugderecruit@unicef.org
Deadline: 5th
April 2013
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