L’Unicef recherche un assistant de programme, Gedaref, Soudan

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, hope :

Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudan’s children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofan’s, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudan’s school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan’s 18 states. 

www.unicef.org/sudan

 

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of position : Under the supervision and direction of the Gedaref Emergency Coordinator, in coordination with the Chief of Field Office Kassala, the programme assistant supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

 

Summary of Key Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Facilitating the processing of contracts for consultants, vendors and external partners that support the office in programme delivery. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates, uploading TOR’s in VISION, and making necessary logistical arrangements. Keeps vendor lists, partners, and consultant rosters up-to-date ;
• Collecting invoices and filing documents for approval and thereafter processing in VISION and Mycase ;
• Preparing and maintaining records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation and financial expenditures ;
• Supporting the management of administrative supplies and office equipment ;
• Maintaining office calendar and arranging meetings. Taking minutes of meetings and keeping the correspondence of the team well organized ;
• Providing travel assistance to staff members in section for travel arrangements and entitlements based on the organization’s rules and policies. Liaising with relevant travel focal points to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all travel ;
• Maintaining and updating a system which monitors the absence of staff.

 

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

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization ;
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required ;
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset ;
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset ;
• Fluency in English and Arabic language is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) ;
• Works Collaboratively with others (1) ;
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) ;
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1) ;
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) ;
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1) ;
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Visit the link below to view the full terms of reference :  TOR- Programme Assistant, G-5, TA, Gedaref.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 :

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates found suitable for this post will be stationed in Gadaref.