UNICEF Jobs in Nigeria for a Chief Field Officer

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Job Title: Chief Field Officer, P-4, Kaduna, Nigeria

Vacancy No: E-VN-2013-001481
Location: Kaduna
Position#: 00007350
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
Region: WCARO


Purpose of the Position
This position reports to the Chief PME/Field Coordination, working under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, in support to and in close cooperation with the UNICEF Country Office in Abuja, the incumbent is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programmes.

Key Expected Results

• The development, management and review of program annual work plans, mid-term reviews and any other programming process are effectively coordinated in the region, in close cooperation with the respective UNICEF sections; All financial inputs are in line with UNICEF's policies and procedures as well as agreed programme strategies; Programme implementation is regularly monitored and progress, where applicable, evaluated to ensure achievement of objectives; Technical decisions on program and/or project administration and implementation coordinated and facilitated with other UNICEF Nigeria's sections with the aim to promote convergence and integration of the UNICEF supported programs (Health, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Education, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection. Communications for Development).
• Vulnerability analysis, assessments, disaster preparedness and response strategies in the non-food sectors are well integrated within programs, and coherent/adapted to the particular nature of the region's risks and vulnerabilities; Emergency assessments undertaken and emergency response action plans developed when required; Emergency response/Humanitarian actions implemented in accordance with the Core Commitments for Children.
• Timely ordering and delivery of materials and supplies as well as disbursement of cash assistance and provision of other services for program / project implementation ensured effectively.
• During the absence of Representative and/or Deputy Representative, represents UNICEF in the meetings with UN, donor agencies, NGOs/CSOs and community based organizations to support inter-agency efforts, promote joint assessments and initiatives.
• Responsible for the safety, security and well-being of all UNICEF field based staff.
• Leadership provided to the UNICEF technical officers/specialists and other programme staff based in the region to guide, inform, support and/or undertake on-going assessments of local conditions affecting children and mothers, including the development of strong situation analysis capacity; In close coordination with the UNICEF staff including the respective UNICEF sections and partners, priority interventions are identified and determined based on Work plans and the Country Program Action Plan; Reports and recommendations related to UNICEF's assistance prepared whenever required; Use of UNICEF's resources optimized through cross-sector planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Capacity development of partners effectively coordinated and facilitated in accordance with the Human Right Based Approach to Development Programming principles, focusing on increased access to and improved quality of basic social services for children and their caregivers.
• Internal coordination mechanisms between the UNICEF technical staff in place and operational support to technical field staff in the region provided; All operations related duties (e.g. Human Resource, Admin, Supply and Logistics, Security and Staff Welfare, travel plans, use of vehicles, communication systems) efficiently coordinated within the Zone Office and with the Abuja Office.

• Advanced university degree in social sciences or a related technical field.
• Eight years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Fluency in English.

• Communicates effectively to various audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
• Contributes to and tries out innovative approaches and insights.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.