🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) – 7 Positions

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Construction Specialist (P4)
2.) Logistics Assistant (GS-5)
3.) Individual Consultant - Emergency and WASH Sustainability
4.) Adolescent Development Specialist (U-Report)
5.) Individual Consultant - Coordination of Digital Learning and Skills Development
6.) Nutrition Officer, (NO-B)
7.) Programme Associate, G6

Job Title: Construction Specialist (P4)

Job No: 575064
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Temporary Appointment
Categories: Supply Management
Level: P-4

How can you make a difference?

• Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Supply and Logistics, and direct supervision of the Construction Manager, the incumbent will be supporting the management and coordination of the Construction Unit and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of construction activities in the Country Office (School infrastructures, Health Centers, etc.) and providing technical guidance to UNICEF Programmes/Operations on construction and rehabilitation activities.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Duties / Tasks
Support the Preparation of Construction Annual Workplan:
In consultation with the Chief, Supply and Logistics Section and the Construction Manager:

• Develop the annual work plan for the Construction unit; determine priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the Construction human and financial resources; ensure appropriate staffing deployment and timely recruitment according to project’s needs.
• Assist with the supervision and coaching of Construction staff. In collaboration with the Construction Unit in Supply Division and DFAM Field Support Unit, ensure knowledge sharing and learning is prioritized in order to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team.

Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes/Operations and Coordination with Government Counterparts:

• Coordinate provision of technical backstopping and support to Programme/ Operations sections and Government counterparts in matter of construction project management; provide solutions to relevant issues; provide guidance to Programme sections in developing child-friendly community infrastructure development program proposals; ensure construction activities are incorporated in relevant Programme AWP.
• Coordinate with Programme/Operations sections through involvement of Construction Unit in construction project proposals, planning, and preparation of relevant terms of reference; analyze the project context and suggest the appropriate implementation and procurement modality.
• In collaboration with the Government counterparts, lead the process to develop and produce innovative cost-effective construction designs using local construction materials, based on best practices in construction and building design.
• Attend steering meetings and lead technical cooperation meetings; review PPT presentations on projects' progress; coordinate follow-up actions in relation to project implementation and monitoring.
• Ensure Programme/Operations sections are informed of projects' progress; suggest appropriate actions to overcome technical obstacles; review relevant sections of project reports required for donors, management, annual reports, etc.

Preparation of Design and Technical Documents:

• Ensure scope of construction works are clearly envisaged to the requirements of Programme/ Operations, budget and site limitations.
• Advocate and ensure the application of UNICEF norms and standards (child-friendly, accessibility, MOSS, MORSS, etc.) to construction projects, taking into consideration the local environment and available materials; ensure compliance with green building standards, if required, in coordination with DFAM Field Support Unit.
• Ensure technical documents related to construction (design, drawings, technical specifications and bills of quantities) are clear and adherence to UN/UNICEF and national standards, complete and compliant to programmatic and construction needs, eco-efficiency and accessibility requirements; ensure endorsement of these technical documents by relevant ministries.
• Ensure all permits required for construction activities are obtained prior initiating works.

Support to Procurement Process:

• Ensure LPA requests and CRC submissions with supporting documents related to construction activities are complete and clear for reviewing.
• Set strategy to explore the local market and the availability of potential construction companies and engineering firms; advocate for establishing local Long-Term Arrangements for engineering services (design and site supervision) and review relevant terms of reference.
• Ensure tender documents in relation to construction works and engineering services are complete and coherent; ensure clarity of technical information prepared for the bidders' conference; validate answers on technical questions raised by the bidders during the tendering.
• Provide guidance to Supply section on organizing bidders' conference and site visits; organize and lead the evaluation of technical proposals received and review the evaluation report; provide support to Supply section on the analysis of financial proposals.

Monitoring of Construction Projects:

• Organize the kick-off meeting of construction works in coordination with the construction company, the engineering firm and relevant government counterparts.
• Ensure overall follow-up to construction activities by coordinating regular site visits and regular technical meetings including joint monitoring with relevant Government technical services; review monitoring and site supervision reports, minutes of technical meetings to ensure work compliance with norms, standards, and timeline, provide solutions on obstacles related to technical matters/project management; ensure minimum quality and precautions on health and safety standards are met on construction site.
• Ensure availability of effective monitoring and supervision tools, to enable the in-house engineers and engineering firms to easily assess the quality of works, progress, and performance of construction companies during the entire duration of the project; ensure multi-layered approach to construction supervision and quality assurance is applied; ensure documented hold and inspection points are used where applicable, and take lead to release hold points.
• Coordinate certification of payments/ variations after verification; monitor overall construction expenditures and progress certificates; prepare and submit financial status reports on construction activities.
• Coordinate contract management for construction activities with Supply section in relation to amendments, variations, duration extensions, applying liquidated damages, etc. Ensure all documents/ information required for contract management are available, complete and properly archived.
• Organize and coordinate substantial and final reception of works after verifying the correction of all defects during the DLP; ensure reception of works is certified through the issuance of relevant certificates.
• Ensure contract close-out in VISION along with completed Contract Performance Evaluation; review the final completion report with the lessons learned and submit to the Construction Unit (SD) and AMS/NYHQ as necessary.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Minimum requirements:
Education:

• An advanced university degree is required in in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or other relevant area, or relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification is required.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project management, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Emergency experience an advantage.

Application Closing Date
6th September, 2024, W. Central Africa Standard Time.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Logistics Assistant (GS-5)

Job No: 575063
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Temporary Appointment
Categories: Supply Management
Level: G-5

How can you make a difference?

• Under the direct supervision of the Supply and Logistics Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting the uninterrupted supply of affordable and good quality supplies and services, adapted to the particular context and through compliance with UNICEF’s policies, procedures and ethics standards.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related duties / Tasks
Summary of key Functions / Accountabilities:

• In-country logistics
• Procurement/contracting
• Support warehouse and inventory management activities, in case of need.

In-country Logistics:

• Provide input on the logistics component of the supply plan, including advising on infrastructure constraints (e.g. customs clearance, port capacity, transport options and warehousing capacity) and different delivery mechanisms. Keep track of demurrages and detention charges. Negotiate with Airport/Port/Shipping Line for waiver of demurrage/detention charges whenever required. Calculate budget requirements for various delivery modalities and ensure establishment of budget with the colleagues from the respective programme sections.
• Liaise with supply colleagues as well as colleagues from respective programme sections, use supply dashboards to ensure pipeline monitoring establishment of appropriate logistics capacity. Monitor progress of offshore and/or regional procurement and take action to ensure timely customs clearance of supplies entering the country. Perform research, collect data and conduct analysis, produce reports and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems to enable informed decision-making.
• Provide support in logistics, following standard processes and contributing to the effective delivery of programme supplies. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support logistics operations management and contribute to effective service delivery.
• Review needs for contracting of logistics third party services (e.g. customs clearance, warehousing, transport, distribution) and transmit all supporting information for contracting of such service providers including establishment of KPIs and performance monitoring mechanisms.
• Maintain and process documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice verification), and take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues, escalating complex issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain a proper follow up system on invoices submission and payment. Ensure that invoices are submitted on time and ensure proper follow up on invoices processes with program and finance section.

Procurement / Contracting:

• Liaise with colleagues from respective programme sections in logistics arrangements and timelines. From lessons learnt, contribute with good practices to strengthen sustainability of supply chains.
• Prepare and process Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), as might be requested by the Supervisor. Assists with bid openings, and technical and financial analysis of offers as might be required. Conduct clarifications with suppliers.
• Keep stakeholders/partners informed on the progress of procurement processes. Liaise with clearing and transport companies, ensuring timely follow-up on delivery schedules Implement appropriate vendor management practices e.g. supply performance reviews.
• Regularly monitor dashboard reports and coordinate to ensure necessary supply action is taken in a timely manner in support of UNICEF Programmes.
• Regularly extract reports on the status of the existing LTAs, contracts, Purchase Orders (POs) and take necessary action in coordination with the relevant Programme.

Warehousing and inventory management activities:

• Following UNICEF policies and procedures, assess warehousing capacity including facilities, conditions of equipment, manpower, and processes. Propose corrective actions to supervisor. Assess new warehouse facilities when required. If necessary, assists the implementation of new warehouse facilities which may include installation and assembly of temporary warehouse structures (e.g. Wiik-Halls/Rub Halls type structures).
• Support to the maintenance of appropriate warehousing and inventory management processes in support of the country programme implementation. Ensure accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are in place, and relevant records are properly maintained.
• Assess availability of space and prepare stacking and storage plans to ensure appropriate storage and optimize use of space.
• Supervise receipt of consignments and dispatch of supplies.
• Prepare stock reports. Monitor inventory to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary. Carry out regular physical counts of inventory in the warehouse. Prepare documentation for commodity disposal through Property Survey Board committee. Keep track of near to expiry supplies ensuring FIFO and FEFO approaches.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to supply chain, business administration, contract/commercial law, or another relevant technical field.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or a commercial context is required. Understanding of development and humanitarian work is an advantage.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

Application Closing Date
12th September, 2024, W. Central Africa Standard Time.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Individual Consultant - Emergency and WASH Sustainability

Job no: 575003
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

How can you make a difference?

• UNICEF Nigeria WASH Programme supports the government of Nigeria in providing equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene to children and their families, through the design and implementation of projects at the national and sub-National levels.
• The recent cholera outbreak has killed more than 100 persons in various states in Nigeria, with huge impact in Lagos State. UNICEF has mobilised a support mission to Lagos, and the WASH section is represented by a WASH Officer (NOB).
• The WASH Officer, who was engaged as the WASH Focal point for Cholera response is scheduled to start his paternal leave starting mid-August, and this would reduce WASH section’s capacity to response to cholera and potential flood related emergencies across the country, which traditionally peak in the third quarter of the year.
• An innovative project, ‘Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS)’ has been developed by UNICEF in collaboration with the FCDO in Nigeria that aims to demonstrate a scalable model for assessing climate risks and vulnerabilities of primary healthcare facilities (PHCs) and primary schools and subsequently identifying and implementing interventions to make those facilities more resilient. UNICEF as the lead implementing partner is working with the Kano and Jigawa State Government partners on this project.
• A key component of the CRIBS is to establish a sustainable operation and maintenance (O&) mechanism for WASH in schools and PHCs supported by the CRIBS so that climate resilient WASH facilities continue to function and that, when break down occurs, the facilities are promptly fixed.
• Some of the reasons for poor functionality of WASH facilities in PHCs and schools are inadequate attention to operation and maintenance (O&M) of facilities, lack of access to spare parts, lack of funds for O&M, low level of O&M skills. State and LGAs authorities do not have a formal mechanism for monitoring the functionality of WASH facilities and to make the PHCs and schools accountable for O&M; accountability framework between the institutions, service providers (operators if any) and public authorities are yet to be developed.
• Similarly, UNICEF with funding from the USAID has been implementing IWASH programme in three states of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara. UNICEF has designed and demonstrated models for partnership between communities, private sector, and government authorities for WASH services delivery.
• The emerging public-private-community partnership (PPCP) model is contributing to the sustainability of water facilities in rural areas and small towns. However, these models lack a sound business plan and a mutually accountable contract to ensure long term sustainability of such models.
• This Consultancy TOR is designed to provide continuity of WASH response to cholera/flood related situations in the country and support the State and LGA authorities and school/PHC management teams in CRIBS focus LGAs of Kano and Jigawa States and establish working mechanism for sustainable O&M of WASH facilities in those institutions.
• Similarly, the consultant will support developing a mutually accountable contract document for PPCP model in IWASH project states. The priority of the consultant will be to support cholera/ flood response, based on the need.

Responsibilities
UNICEF is seeking services of a consultant to achieve the following deliverables:

• Support cholera outbreak response activities implemented in affected communities and states, as per the instruction of the Supervisor, including attending WASH in Emergencies (WinE) TWGs as per need, and preparing the summary of state-wise status of WinE response preparedness for flood and cholera
• Develop a mechanism for sustainable O&M of WASH in PHCs and Schools supported by CRIBS programme through a consultative process, and support partners and UNICEF team in establishing such mechanisms in the selected 10 PHCs and 10 Schools in Kano and Jigawa state of Nigeria.
• Strengthen ongoing public-private-community partnership (PPCP) models for O&M of WASH facilities in rural areas and small towns in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states (under the IWASH programme).
• The Consultant will work very closely with UNICEF WASH team in Abuja and relevant Field Offices, while leading all the technical processes on his/her own

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Development Studies, Public Health, Community Health, Public Administration, WASH Engineering, Social and Behaviour Change Communication and any other related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in national and sub-national work in the WASH sector with particular skills in rural WASH
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• S/he should also have a solid writing skill in English language, with evidence of having done similar kinds of work at the national and sub-national level.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Adolescent Development Specialist (U-Report)

Job no: 574791
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Lagos
Level: NO-3
Categories: Communication

How can you make a difference?

• Under the supervision of the Chief of Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships, the Adolescent Development Specialist (U-Report) will support the scaling up of the U-Report programme including U-Report communities, and make it meaningfully used for programming for children by UNICEF, Government, and implementing partners.
• The incumbent will work with programme sections to develop and deploy demand-driven U-Report use cases that address development challenges and accelerate results for children.
• The incumbent will be tasked to support integrating social innovation approaches into traditional UNICEF programming, especially for adolescents and young people.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining the U-Report digital platform (RapidPro), ensuring its smooth operation and technical integrity.
• Collaborating with program sections to design and deploy regular U-Report polls and other digital content.
• Analyzing incoming messages, feedback, and data to assess progress, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
• Promoting U-Report as UNICEF's flagship program for advocacy, leveraging digital channels to amplify its impact.
• Supporting youth mobilization by developing and implementing campaigns to engage young people, increasing U-Report participation, and fostering a sense of community.
• Driving digital engagement by creating and curating content, moderating online discussions, and encouraging user-generated content by young people
• Building and maintaining U-Report communities, including community leaders and platform users, to ensure high engagement and reach.
• Supporting the Chief CAP in fostering partnerships with government counterparts, media outlets, and mobile telephone operators to expand U-Report's reach, influence, and impact.
• Assisting in proposal development, reporting, and other communication-related tasks for development, advocacy, adolescents, and youth.
• Managing U- U-Report Territory Officers

Requirements

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, Information Technology, International Development, Adolescent Development, or a related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of relevant work experience may be accepted.
• Work Experience: At least a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international level working with children and marginalized youth in the global south, including on adolescent/youth/community engagement and innovation
• Skills:
• Strong technical and digital background, with experience in managing digital platforms and social media.
• Ability to manage U-Report digital platforms, including RapidPro and other related tools.
• Proven understanding of how to engage young people through digital channels, including social media, SMS, and online communities.
• Excellent digital communication skills, including content creation, curation, and moderation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with digital campaign management, including strategy development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, with strong interpersonal, public speaking, presentation, and writing skills.
• Good computer skills with software proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote)
• Knowledge of youth-related issues, trends, and behaviors, particularly in Africa, with familiarity with UNICEF's programming and goals.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another Nigerian language is an asset.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Individual Consultant - Coordination of Digital Learning and Skills Development

Job no: 574915
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 52 working days
Categories: Education

Background

• Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with approximately 213 million people. Half of the population is below 18 years of age. The country has strived to provide quality inclusive education for all children under Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), by increasing access to education. However, significant inequalities persist in all levels of the education system.
• Nigeria accounts for the largest global share of out-of-school children (15 per cent). Approximately 10.2 million children at primary school age and 8.1 million children at junior secondary school age are still out of school, although basic education became compulsory in 2004. Learning outcomes are also poor due to the limited access to schooling, a shortage of qualified teachers and insufficient teaching and learning materials. For instance, in 2021, about 70 per cent of students in grade 5 did not have foundational literacy and numeracy skills. These educational challenges are not equally distributed across the country, with children from poor families, rural areas and northern areas with a higher security risk more likely to be excluded from proper education and learning opportunities.
• The lack of access to quality education has a significant impact on the future of children and the country.
• Children who do not complete basic education and acquire foundational skills are less likely to find a job in an increasingly knowledge-based economy.
• These children are also less likely to be actively engaged citizens and to nurture healthy and prosperous families.
• This in turn limits the opportunities for the country to advance its economy, reduce poverty and build a more inclusive and democratic society
• The expansion of digital learning in Nigeria requires strategic coordination of these initiatives so that digital learning systems support learning of all children in Nigeria, particularly for most marginalized children.
• To guide and further strengthen digital learning ecosystems in Nigeria, UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a consultant who provides technical support for digital learning programmes.

Main Objective
Under the guidance and general supervision of Chief of Field office and Chief of Education, the consultant:

• Supports the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Education programmes within the country programme.
• Provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the achievement of results on education programmes.
• Contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Specific Objectives:
The consultant will support the deployment of NLP and strengthen the digital learning ecosystems in Nigeria in collaboration with UNICEF Field Offices (FOs). Specific objectives are:

• Support programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Technical and operational support to programme implementation
• Networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Responsibilities
Programme Implementation and Management:
Girls Education and Skills Programme (GESP) Challenge Fund:

• Monitor the implementation of the Girls Education and Skills Programme (GESP) Challenge Fund (CF) by liaising with Implementation Partners.

Digital Learning:

• Coordinate planning and implementation of digital learning projects, including grants from Sony, Botnar, Airtel and Transsion, among others. This includes:
•  Technical support to education officers
•  Monitoring of the digital learning projects and their indicators;
• Organization of regular meetings with the education team, other UNICEF sections, and external partners.
• Organize and support meetings to get Passport-to-Earning (P2E) courses accredited by National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
• Coordinate the launch of NLP in Oshun and Kwara states including training of state officers in NLP implementation.
• Coordinate UNICEF’s participation in a high-level event on digital learning.

Safe school:

• Coordinate the training of EMIS officers in supported states on the safe school data at school level.
• Coordinate the training of School Based Management Committees (SBMC) on safe school implementation for targeted schools.

Communication, Advocacy, and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and sustain partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, donors, and academia through active networking, advocacy, and communication to achieve sustainable and broad results on education programmes.

Programme Review and Reporting:

• Prepare regular and mandated programme reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
• Collect and report programme progress and achievement data for Q3 progress updates in consultation with the Education Section of Nigeria Country Office.

Task/Milestone:

• Girls Education and Skills Programme (GESP) Challenge Fund

Deliverable/output:

• GESP projects in Lagos have been implemented as planned and requests from Country Office and HQ are responded on time.

Task/Milestone:

• Digital Learning

Deliverable/output:

• A record of support provided for the planning and implementation of digital learning projects.
• P2E courses accredited.
• NLP launched in Oshun state.
• Capacity to manage NLP developed in Kwara State.
• High-level digital learning event coordinated.
• Data usage acceleration plan developed and in place.
• School ICT facility survey coordinated.
• Device configuration completed.
• Donor visits to schools coordinated.

Task/Milestone:

• Programme Review and Reporting

Deliverable/output:

• A record of supporting programme reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
• A record of supporting Q3 progress updates in consultation with the Education Section of Nigeria Country Office.

Task/Milestone:

• Communication, Advocacy, and Stakeholder Engagement

Deliverable/output:

• Advocacy materials and a record of implementation of the LP communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree in education, digital education, instructional design, information system management, ICT management, computer science or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 3 years of supporting digital learning programmes.
• A minimum of 5 years of coordinating education programmes, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities.
• Strong skills in project management are an asset.
• Experience in engaging education programme management in Africa is an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Nutrition Officer, (NO-B)

Job no: 574926
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Temporary
Duration: 364 Days
Categories: Nutrition

Job Summary

• The Nutrition Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes/projects within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results.
• In doing so, the incumbent implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluation, knowledge management products, and reporting of results.

Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities:

• Support the Nutrition section to optimize policies and programmes and raise the salience issue of nutrition as a core part of the human capital development agenda of the government.
• Engage with the National Council on Nutrition and National Committee on Food and Nutrition to support the implementation of the Multi-sectoral Plan on Food and Nutrition.
• Leveraging the Child Nutrition Fund to support advocacy for increased domestic resource allocation for nutrition at national and sub-national levels.
• Advocate for optimization and scaling up of high-impact nutrition interventions at national and sub-national levels.
• Advocate for high-impact partnerships (e.g. private sector) to deliver for nutrition and strengthen existing networks (e.g. Scaling Up Nutrition, Development Partners Group, Nigeria Governors Forum, etc.) Contribute to knowledge management products for the nutrition program.

Support to programme development and planning:

• Conduct and update the situation analysis for the programme sector(s) for the development, design and management of multi-sectoral nutrition related policies and financing. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, nutrition, health) for higher management use to enhance cross-sectoral coordination, efficiency and delivery of results.
• Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning, through analysis of nutrition needs and areas for intervention; and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing and administering a variety of technical programme transactions; preparing materials and documentation, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation of results.
• Prepare required documentation and materials to facilitate programme review and approval processes.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results:

• Provide technical support and analytics on the preparation, design, and financing of the nutrition sector.
• Ensure the availability of comprehensive and current data on maternal and child nutrition to guide policy development as well as design and management of nutrition programmes/projects.
• Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of nutrition programmes/projects to ensure increases in domestic resource allocation for nutrition as well as radical improvements in quality and coverage of nutrition interventions.
• Ensure alignment of UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Programme with national priorities, plans, and competencies. and coherence/integration with the UN Joint Development Assistance Framework, regional strategies.
• Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans for the sector(s) based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentation for programme review and approval.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results for nutrition.

Technical and operational support to programme implementation:

• Conduct regular programme field visits and exchange information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support. Take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices on nutritionrelated issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.
• Support the government to increase financing and coverage of services for nutrition interventions especially prevention services at both national and sub-national levels.
• Support NCN and NCFN to ensure that nutrition goals in the integrated nutrition strategic plan are in line with applicable mid-term development plans, national policies and strategies and that programs in relevant ministries align to address food and Nutrition-specific and Nutrition-sensitive issues adequately to Scale Up.
• Support NCN and NCFN to improve process management skills and facilitate the operationalisation of federal-level multi-stakeholder platforms.

Advocacy, networking, resource mobilization and partnership building:

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with nutrition/health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, allies, donors, and academia, through active networking, advocacy and effective communication.
• Prepare communication and advocacy products to highlight programme goals, achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and support fundraising for nutrition programmes.
• Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on nutrition-related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated into the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda-setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of nutrition programmes/projects.
• Participate and/or represent UNICEF in engagement with the private sector, SUN movement, DPG, NGF etc.
• Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fundraising and partnership development purposes.
• Leveraging the Child Nutrition Fund to support advocacy for increased domestic resource allocation for nutrition at national and sub-national levels.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

• Promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable nutrition programme/project initiatives through advocacy and technical advisory services.
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting-edge practices in nutrition management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
• Organize, plan and/or implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders to promote transformative and sustainable results on /nutritionrelated programmes/projects.

Requirements

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, health sciences, nutritional epidemiology, or another health-related science field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in a developing country in one or more of the following areas is required: nutrition, public health, nutrition planning, and management, or maternal, infant, and child health/nutrition care. Experience in nutrition programme in a UN system agency or other organization is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirable:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

Application Closing Date
6th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Programme Associate, G6

Location: Bauchi
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Under the supervision and guidance of the Planning and Monitoring Specialist, the programme associate supports the respective sections by carrying out administrative, transaction processing, budget and financial expenditures monitoring, reporting and capacity development activities, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
• The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the field office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery.
• S/He provides regular feedback on the status of programmes through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.

Summary of key functions / Accountabilities

• Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).
• Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs) and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
• Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
• Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.
• Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
• Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of sections by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, and keeping the supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow-up.
• Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to the field office and donors to support the country office in optimizing the use of programme funds.
• Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
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 five years of administrative or clerical work experience is required.
• Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.

Application Closing Date
6th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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