🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) – 5 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.) Senior Programme Associate, GS7
2.) Administrative Assistant
3.) Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening)
4.) Health Officer
5.) Health Manager (System Strengthening)

Job Title: Senior Programme Associate, GS7

Job no: 105535
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: G-7
Location: Nigeria
Categories: Child Protection, Education, Health, Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene),

How can you Make a Difference?

• The Senior Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery.
• S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
• Supporting the Front Office and programme sections in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the Field Office to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
• Serving as the senior liaison Programme Associate between the Front Office, Programme, Operation and Security Sections, external stakeholders and all relations activities.
• Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.
• Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).
• Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.
• Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.
• Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.
• 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.
• Preparation of minutes, and progress of weekly, monthly and annual meetings and action trackers for communications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Arranging and effective management of complex and detailed office-wide travel plans, itineraries and agendas, compiling documents, briefing notes and travel and related meetings and events, including setting up and engage in the smooth running of meetings, making effective use of visual aids and multi-media technology.
• Preparation and composing correspondences, acknowledgement letters on behalf of the Chief of Field Office and effectively communicating with stakeholders and other external relations on her/his behalf as requested.
• 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 section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.
• Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to field office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to program processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.
• Coordinate other Programme Associate(s) to ensure synergy and efficiency of their work and build their capacity as needed.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

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

• Completion of Secondary Education is required, preferably supplemented by a technical or university degree related to the work of the organization.
• A minimum of 7 years of administrative/clerical work experience, two of which at the senior level, is required.
• Prior experience in programme support functions is highly desirable.
• Relevant work experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge and use of the local language, i.e., Hausa and Kanuri, at the duty station is considered as an asset.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country and field 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 office’s material resources and monitor its budget
• Good analytical skills
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software and other technology such as SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, and Webex.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2024.

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

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Job no: 569355
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Level: G-5
Categories: Administration

How Can You Make a Difference?

• Under the general supervision of the Administrative Officer (NOA), serves as Principal Assistant for carrying out the management of the personal property, equipment, tooling, and physical capital assets that are acquired and used by UNICEF Nigeria. The incumbent recommends repairs and maintains end item deliverables.
• Property management involves the processes, systems and manpower required to manage the life cycle of all acquired property as defined above including acquisition, control, accountability, responsibility, maintenance, utilization, and disposition, as indicated by the requirements and structure of the organization.

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities

• Monitoring of Property & Equipment and Consumable Stocks:
• Analysis, Maintenance and Update of Property and Equipment in Computerized Records:
• Generating mAsset Barcode and Printing of Labels, Mail and Pouches:
• Processing of Damaged and Obsolete Equipment and Report for Property Survey Board (PSB)
• Focal Point for Pouch and Courier Services:
• Performs any Other Duties and Responsibilities Assigned as Required

Monitoring of Property, Plant and Equipment and Consumable Stocks:

• Ensure property and equipment received are in accordance with the purchase order specification.
• Receipt and issuance of assets and consumable stocks within 12 Hours of receipt of requests.
• Effective and clear management of storage facility for Assets and consumable stocks in all UNICEF NCO Admin Stocks.
• Removal of all junks and none used materials from the store by obtaining approval from Admin Specialist.
• Cleaning and organizing of all Admin Stores on monthly basis.
• Transfer of assets and consumable stocks to field offices within 24 Hours of receipt of the requests.
• Update of inventory in VISION within 6 Hours of transfer, receipt, and release of assets.
• Update of Bin Cards on assets and consumable stocks effective immediately.
• Monthly report on consumable stocks by ensuring accuracy and matching of records both in Excel and Bin Cards.
• Removal and disposal of all old files, documents, and paper in consideration of the UNICEF Archiving policy.

Analysis, Maintenance and Update of Property and Equipment in Computerized Records:

• Update of inventory in VISION on daily basis
• Update of staff rooming list on monthly basis
• Liaison with ICT section on equipment release to staff members via online platform.
• Prepare list of all obsolete assets, items and any other items laying in the store on monthly basis and submit to Supervisor for action.

Generating mAsset Barcode and Printing of Labels, Mail and Pouches:

• Generate Lite-AMR for asset within 12 Hours of receipt of requests.
• Print barcode and tagging of classified asset within 12 Hours of receipt of requests.
• Send Printed Barcode to Field Offices within 24 Hours of receipt of requests.
• Active and direct participate in the asset verification / count exercise at the end of each year.

Processing of Damaged and Obsolete Equipment and Report for Property Survey Board (PSB):

• Prepare excel report on identified damaged and obsolete equipment for disposal on monthly basis.
• Liaison with ICT section for cleaning of approved PSB ICT equipment at the end of each month.
• Liaison with vendors in auction sales of approved PSB items immediately after completion of the sale.
• Liaison with Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) in the disposal / destruction of approved PSB items within 24 Hours of the request submitted to staff.
• Maintenance of relevant PSB electronic records effective immediately.

Focal Point for Pouch and Courier Services:

• Handling of pouch for office and Field office's
• Prepare, record and sort per office
• Receive diplomatic pouch from common service
• Open the bag in the presence of my supervisor
• Sort it out and distribute according to individual recipient
• Dispatch and receive mails:
• Receive all incoming mails from the common services.
• Distribute mails to Staff members.
• Receive all official mails from sections register them and dispatch.
• Monitoring and follow up on Bills.
• Assist with follow up on UPS, MTN, 9 Mobile and DHL bills.
• Review UPS bill and prepare personal staff personal bills.
• Scan Invoices to Finance and save copies in SharePoint.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Required
Education:

• Completion of Secondary School education preferably supplemented by technical or university level courses in Administration, Finance, or other related field of discipline relevant to the job.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant progressively administrative work experience including office management. Skills.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2024.

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

Job Title: Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening)

Job no: 569263
Location: Abuja

How can you make a Difference?

• The Health Specialist (Health System Strengthening, HSS) reports to the Health Manager (Systems Strengthening) for guidance and general supervision and works closely with the Chief of Health of UNICEF Nigeria. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the PHC program/s and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on program progress of the PHC/HSS output of the health program of UNICEF Nigeria.
• The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results-based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities

• The specialist (health system strengthening) provides comprehensive support for program development, planning, and management of the UNICEF health programme.
• This includes contributing to situational analysis, formulating strategic plans, and aligning proposals with UNICEF's overarching goals and national priorities.
• The specialist will collaborate with internal and external partners for program integration and coherence, including supporting the swap development and the implementation of PHC flagship programmes.
• The specialist will contribute to setting benchmarks, and indicators, and conducting evaluations to assess progress and identify areas for improvement. He/she will provide technical and operational support to program implementation, offering guidance to stakeholders, and actively participating in emergency preparedness initiatives.
• The specialist will contribute to partnership building, emphasizing effective collaboration with government counterparts, stakeholders, and global partners. Lastly, the specialist will foster innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building, promoting best practices, research, and implementing initiatives to enhance stakeholder competencies for sustainable PHC and health-related outcomes.

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

• An Advanced University Degree in Public Health, Family Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy And/Or Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Socio-Medical, Health Financing Health Education, Epidemiology, or Other Health-Related Science is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public health/ planning and management and/or in relevant areas of Primary Health Care, maternal and neonatal health care, health governance, health financing, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness
• Relevant experience in health program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization, or multi-lateral organization,  is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2024 West Central Africa Standard Time

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

Job Title: Health Officer

Location: Sokoto

Job Description

• The Health Officer provides professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Programme within the Country Programme in Sokoto field office, from development planning to delivery of results, by preparing, executing, managing, and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation and programme progress monitoring of the quality improvement for MNCH program at all three states under Sokoto field office.
• The Health Officer will also be responsible for evaluating, and reporting the programme progress of specific Maternal, Newborn and Child Health interventions and coordinating with government counterparts, other UN agencies, development partners and other sections in UNICEF field offices for any MNCAH related issues.
• The Health Manager will provide overall guidance, oversight and contribution to performance target setting and assessment.

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities:

• Support to 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

Support to programme development and planning:

• Conduct and update the situation analysis for the development, design and management of health-related programmes. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, health) for higher management use to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery of results.
• Contribute to the development and establishment of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results-based planning through analysis of health 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 documentations, and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support programme planning, results-based planning (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation of results.
• Prepare required documentations and materials to facilitate the programme review and approval process.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results:

• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations, and/or to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and decisions. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programmes and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
• Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), and verify compliance with approved allocation and goals,organizational rules, regulations, procedures, as well as donor commitments, standardsof accountability, and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management and stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
• Prepare regular and mandated sectoral programme/project reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

Technical and operational support to programme implementation for integrated maternal, newborn and child health program:

• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners/donors on the planning, implementation and monitoring of PHCUOR/ one PHC in ward interventions and scalingup integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health interventions including RI intensification, including the preparation and implementation of detailed sectoral workplans and budgets application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices on health-related issues to support programme implementation, operations and delivery of results.
• Participate in discussions with state partners, clients and stakeholders to promote health and development issues, especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness, maternal and neonatal health, and child survival and development.
• Conduct regular programme field visits and surveys and share information with partners and stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
• Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives for programme development, contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

Networking and partnership building for maternal, newborn and child health:

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
• Draft communication and information materials for SFO and CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances, and support fund raising for health programmes.
• Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) on health programmes to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation ofhealth programmes/projects, and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
• Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building on integrated Maternal, for newborn and child health, especially Quality of Care:

• Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
• Assist with oversight of research and ensure results are available for use in knowledge products.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders.
• Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health-related programmes/projects

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

• A Master's Degree from any University in one of the following fields is required: MBBS, Public Health, Pediatric Health, Global/International Health, Health Policy and/or Management, Epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2024 West Central Africa Standard Time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Health Manager (System Strengthening), P-4

Job No: 569114
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: P-4
Categories: Health

How Can You Make a Difference?

• The Health Manager reports to the Chief of Health. S/He is responsible for leading the management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the health programme (Primary Health Care Systems Strengthening) within the country programme.
• S/He provides technical guidance, delivery of and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities

• The health manager will provide oversight of the PHC and HSS portfolios of the UNICEF country office, under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Health.
• In program development and planning, he/she will provide support on strategic health issues, including the swap development, and will establish monitoring benchmarks, and will contribute to resource mobilization.
• In program management and delivery of results, the health manager will oversee the PHC HSS cluster, manage grants and projects, monitor resource use, and prepare high-quality reports. He/she has an advisory role which involves identifying best practices, ensuring integration of community interventions, and contributing to emergency preparedness.
• He /she will advocate and work collaboratively with government counterparts, stakeholders, and global partners, and will ensure critical thinking, best practices, and capacity building within the portfolio.
• These comprehensive efforts will aim to drive sustainable change in PHC and HSS at various levels in Nigeria.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Health Economics, Paediatric Health, Family Health, Health Research, Global / International Health, Health Policy and/or Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Socio-medical, Health Education, Epidemiology or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health planning and management, health system strengthening, primary health care including community health, and/or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency, a Ministry of Health, or a global health initiative (GAVI, GF, GFF)  is considered as an asset.
• Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English and another UN language. Fluency in the national language of the duty station is an asset.

Application Closing Date
4th February, 2024.

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