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For every child, the right to a Chance

Job Context

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose of Assignment:

Under the guidance of the supervisor, Chief of Field Office, Chattogram, within the Field Services Section, the Programme Officer is accountable for planning, design, implementation and monitoring of programmes in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, in accordance with the Country Programme Document, Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP) and relevant sectoral priorities, with a focus on improving equitable access to essential services and advancing results for the most vulnerable children.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: 

1. Effective knowledge management and systems developed and utilized to strengthen area/country programme management.

2. Situation Analysis prepared and updated, including critical programme intervention points identified, and programme work plans, recommendations and reports prepared.

3. Programme funds are efficiently and transparently utilized.

4. Programme monitoring and evaluations effectively conducted to improve programme performance, and programme status reports prepared in a timely manner. Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to country programme provided as integral part of programming.

5. Rights based and results-based programming approach is fully incorporated into all phases of programme and project design, implementation and monitoring.

6. Commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners strengthened and sustained.

7. Child-Rights perspectives integrated into policy analysis and advocacy at the national, community and family levels incorporated in policy analysis for establishing and elevating UNICEF’s credibility in national and international policy debates.

8. Effective partnership and collaboration established and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme development, coordination and implementation.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  ToR_Programme Officer NO-2 TA Rangamati Sub-Field Office.pdf

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have… 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in one of the following fields is required: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Development Studies, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: Minimum two years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme development, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, knowledge management, and partnership engagement, preferably in child rights, social development, governance or humanitarian programming is required.
• Skills: Experience in Situation Analysis, Planning, Stakeholder Coordination, Policy Advocacy, Reporting, Capacity Building.
• Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required.

Desirables:

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Proficiency in Chittagonian and/or CHT language is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the CHT socio-political context, including governance, the Peace Accord, traditional institutions, and decentralized administration.
• Experience in evidence-based programme management with government, UN, civil society, and communities using rights-based and results-based approaches.
• Expertise in monitoring and evaluation, capacity strengthening, budget oversight, donor reporting, and resource management.
• Experience in policy dialogue, programme design, planning, monitoring, and disaster management.
• Experience working with government and subnational authorities in the CHT on institutional strengthening, policy engagement, planning, and programme implementation.
• Experience collaborating with government, CSOs, and communities on emergency preparedness, response, and coordination.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

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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 an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from female candidates, gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities.

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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.

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