Child Survival & Development Specialist ( NO3), Zanzibar
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Tanzania is seeking the interest of a qualified and highly experienced Child Survival & Development Specialist responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the assigned programme/project (s) within the Zanzibar Programme.Key Responsibilities include:
1. Contribute towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis.
2. Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned programme of specific project(s) especially in the area of improving access to and utilization of cost-effective and quality service in the area of health, nutrition, psychosocial development, water and sanitation. Support the Department of Disaster Management to prepare and implement an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Provide technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/projects related to young child survival and development.
3. Prepare sectoral inputs for the Country Programme Document (CPD), Plans of Action, and Results Matrix Table. Prepare programme/project status reports required for the senior management, donors, budget review, programme analysis, and annual reports.
4. Undertake field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Propose and/or undertake action on operational procedures affecting project implementation and management
5. Participate in the development of the sectoral work plan; ensure compliance to specific assigned objectives. Provide guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
6. Assist Government authorities to plan and organize training programmes. Identify training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability as well as promotion and advocacy.
7. Meet with national and international agencies covering the management of programme/projects. Participate in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review and follow-up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
8. Coordinate with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certify disbursements of funds, monitor and submit financial status report to the Zanzibar Programme Manager.
9. Participate in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assist in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development at national and local level.
10. Write project proposals to donors for funding to contribute to the leverage of resources for the sector.
Education background:
Advanced university degree in Public Health.
Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme design, management, monitoring and evaluation in the area of child survival and development. Field experience in Primary Health Care programmes is required.
Languages:
Fluency in Kiswahili, English and another UN language is required.
Interested candidates should submit their .C.V. to:
Human Resources Unit,
UNICEF Dar es Salaam,
Bibi Titi Mohammed Street,
P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam,
with the Vacancy Notice number: UNICEF2008/041 clearly marked on the envelope or online to hr.tanzania@unicef.org
Closing date for applications 19 January 2009
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
(Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
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