UNICEF recrute un assistant de programme, Unité d’évaluation, WCARO, # 113681, Dakar, Sénégal

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.

And we never give up.

 

For every child, a fair chance

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.

 

How can you make a difference?

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Regional Evaluation Adviser, the Programme Assistant  will support the Evaluation Unit by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor its activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. This encompasses a broad variety of routine tasks and some specialized tasks, requiring thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative procedures, processes and policies :

• Maintaining office calendar and arranges meetings, supporting capacity development activities, meetings and conferences ;
• Keeping vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters up to date ;
• Assisting the supervisor in the process of PCA/SSAs, supporting recruitment of consultants, facilitating the processing of contracts for consultants, vendors and external partners  ;
• Monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of the Evaluation Unit ;
• Ensuring the availability of timely, complete and accurate information and data for preparing section work plans and project management plans ;
• Undertaking basic research and performs comparative analysis of evaluation activities related data ;
• Collecting invoices and filing documents for approval ;
• Supporting the management of administrative supplies and office equipment ;
• Providing travel assistance to staff members in the Evaluation Unit  ;
• Maintaining and updating a system which monitors the absence of staff ;
• Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring results, activities and coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs) ;
• Assisting with translation, proofreading and formatting of various evaluation-related documents ;
• Carrying out other administrative tasks as requested by supervisor.

 

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 (5) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Requirements : Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Skills :

• Thorough knowledge of UNICEF administrative policies and procedures ;
• 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 ;
• Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.

 

For every Child, make a difference :

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are : 

• Analyzing (I) ;
• Learning & Researching (I) ;
• Planning and organizing (I) ;
• Following Instructions and Procedures (I).

View our competency framework at : Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

 

Remarks :

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service ;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.