Internal Vacancy Programme Associate (IPM), GS-6, FT, #133803, Dakar at UNICEF UAE

, , Senegal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative support, Programme management, Risk management, Compliance, Capacity building, Partnership management, HACT, Monitoring and evaluation, Data analysis, Office management, Budget monitoring, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Education Job organizational context: UNICEF works in partnership with a wide range of implementing partners, both government and CSO partners, to deliver results for children across the globe. Effective implementation of partnership management is therefore essential for ensuring that resources are utilized as intended and results are being achieved, as well as ensuring the development of a civil society able to support communities. UNICEF has adopted the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) as an approach for obtaining assurance that results have been achieved in line with resource utilization. It aims at managing risk related to cash transfers made to implementing partners in support of programme implementation, reducing partner transaction costs and allowing progressive use of national systems for management and accountability of results and resources. How can you make a difference? Purpose for the job: Under the supervision and guidance of the Risk and Compliance Specialist, the programme associate (IPM) supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country’s programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Program Associate (IPM) is responsible for supporting technical and administrative support to quality, effective and efficient management of implementing partnerships in the country office in line with respective operational policies, procedures and mainstreaming of risk-based implementing partnership management at the CO level. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: 1. Support CSO technical and administrative capacities * With the coordinated support of programs and operations, support specific curriculum for NGO or small associations to adhere to UNICEF administrative process and reinforce their technical approach to support affected population /communities / children. * Contribute to implement a step-by-step approach for local NGO or small association to build their skills and enhance their performance. * Support the development implementation of annual capacity building plans for staff of Implementing Partners and the CO * Contribute to developing local CSO Skills mapping analyzing tools 2. Support to implementing partnership management * Contribute to providing technical support to the country office in the formalization of implementing partnerships with government, civil society organizations and other implementing partners in line with relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including the CSO Procedure and guidance on work plans. * Contribute to providing technical and administrative support in the implementation of HACT in line with the HACT policy and procedure and other relevant organizational policies, procedures and guidelines, including the DFAM Policy 5: Cash Disbursements Supplement 3-Cash Transfers (HACT). This includes coordinating the preparation of CO annual assessments and assurance plan, facilitating its execution and coordinating with other adopting agencies as appropriate. * Contribute to coordinating with and/or seeking technical support from the Regional Office on implementation of the CSO and HACT procedures. * Support integration and follow-up mechanisms for PSEA and AAP approach. 3. Quality assurance * Contribute to the design of and implement quality assurance strategies/processes for the implementation of the CSO procedure. This includes processes to ensure that implementing partners are selected and assessed in accordance with the CSO procedure and that all documentation is in line with corporate standards as stipulated in the CSO procedure. * Contribute to the design and implementation of quality assurance strategies/processes to ensure that HACT assessments and assurance activities are undertaken in accordance with corporate terms of reference and guidance and that appropriate follow-up action and escalation steps are taken as needed. 4. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building * Serve as the custodian of all implementing partnership documentation such as assessment and assurance reports, PCAs, SSFAs and programme documents, ensuring that they are adequately circulated in the office and properly archived. * Contribute to design and implement capacity building initiatives for staff of implementing partners to ensure that they are knowledgeable on all aspects of partnering with UNICEF, with particular emphasis on the HACT and CSO procedures. * Participate in country office ERM exercises to ensure that risks for implementing partnership management are identified and mitigation measures put in place. Impact of Results: The effective support provided by the Program Associate (IPM) to the careful planning and effective implementation of the HACT activities directly impacts on programme execution, delivery of sustainable results, and promoting national ownership and accountability for programme resources. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Core Values * Care * Respect * Integrity * Trust * Accountability * Sustainability Core Competencies * Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness * Works Collaboratively with others * Builds and Maintains Partnerships * Innovates and Embraces Change * Thinks and Acts Strategically * Drive to achieve impactful results * Manage ambiguity and complexity Skills: * In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country office programme/project * operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes. * Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities. * High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment. * Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. * Strong office management skills. * High attention to detail. * Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources and monitor its budget. * Good analytical skills. * Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint. Minimum requirements: Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization. Experience: * A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. *For positions in the GS category, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two years * Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset. * Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Language Requirements: * Fluency in French and working knowledge of English are required. * Knowledge of the local language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate Trust UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter : UNICEF Values [https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values] Core Values * Care * Respect * Integrity * Trust * Accountability * Sustainability The UNICEF competencies required for this post are… Core Competencies * Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness * Works Collaboratively with others * Builds and Maintains Partnerships * Innovates and Embraces Change * Thinks and Acts Strategically * Drive to achieve impactful results * Manage ambiguity and complexity Familiarize yourself with our competency framework [https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf] and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF [https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact]. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities. CO specific: UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.] All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here [https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories].

Responsibilities

The Programme Associate provides technical and administrative support for the management of implementing partnerships, ensuring compliance with UNICEF policies and procedures. They also facilitate capacity building for partners and contribute to quality assurance and risk management processes.