Vacancy Notice
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Northern Sudan Programme, is pleased to announce job opportunities in its different locations for suitably qualified Sudanese candidates as follows:
VN No. Title of the Post Level Type of Appointment Location
UNICEF/North Sudan/2007/0031 Project Officer-Health /Nutrition NO-B TFT Damazine
Purpose of the posts
Under the general supervision of the RPO, contribute to project design, implementation, and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Collect and analyze data for Situation Analysis, programme/project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation purposes. Analyze programme implementation reports and evaluate against established programme recommendations and plans of action. Prepare tables, graphs and other statistical data. Report outcome of analysis and propose corrective action.
2. Undertake ongoing visits to UNICEF project sites, assess local conditions and resources, and monitor UNICEF inputs. Communicate with local counterpart authorities on project feasibility and effectiveness including monitoring the flow of supply and non-supply assistance.
3. Undertake follow-up action on programme implementation activities and prepare relevant reports. Draft changes in programme work plans as required.
4. Attend technical cooperation meetings, prepare notes and undertake follow-up action related to programme implementation and monitoring.
5. Assist counterparts in the development and adaptation of curriculum on peace and nomads education.
6. Assist in the preparation of country programme recommendation by drafting CPSS, PSS and other relevant documentation ensuring accuracy and consistency with established rules and regulations. Maintain computerized programme system and submit relevant reports.
7. Select and compile training and orientation materials for those involved in programme implementation including donor and media visits.
8. Evaluate and analyze financial and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditures are within allotments, data is consistent with PIDB. Report to Supervisor and/or Head of Office outcome of review.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
1. University degree in Social Sciences, or a related technical field.
2. Two to Five years of progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation in related field.
3. Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
COMPETENCIES
o Analytical and conceptual ability; communication skills.
o Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work and projects.
o Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions.
o Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
o Commitment to continuous learning for professional development.
o Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
o Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
N.B:
An office-based post with travel to project sites.
Interested & qualified Sudanese nationals should submit their updated CVs and UN personal history form to sudanhrvacancies@unicef.org , or hand deliver to House 74, Street 47 Khartoum 2.
If candidate is interested in more than one position, separate application and copy of the CV should be submitted to each position.
Applicants should indicate the vacancy number in the envelope.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: Closing Date: 18 July 2007
* UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
* UNICEF is a smoke- free working environment.
* Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and exploitation is our policy.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
project officer - sudan (unicef)
