UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505880

The UNOPS Bangladesh office has an ongoing portfolio of approximately 25 Mil USD and 15 personnel. There are significant opportunities for growth and contribution to the achieving SDGs in country. To date, UNOPS has not had a resident Country Manager and thus has not fully capitalized on our positioning and partnerships. This position will play a key role in achieving this objective. The Head of Office represents UNOPS on behalf of the OSAC Manager in the country of his/her responsibilities. The OSAC Manager provides general direction and guidance for the role. The Head of Office will lead all project and business development activities, while representing UNOPS with government, non-government and UN stakeholders. The Head of office will also ensure the timely and effective delivery of programmes and projects in Bangladesh.
Summary of key results:

1. Alliance building, networking, business development and advocacy
2. Representation on behalf of the OSAC Manager and inter-agency coordination
3. Office management, delivery and quality assurance
4. Knowledge management and innovation

1.Portfolio and Business Development, alliance building, networking and advocacy

• Lead the review and analysis of country needs relevant to UNOPS areas of expertise, and engage/network with all relevant stakeholders incl. government, UN and development partners in close consultation with the hub director;
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships in the country through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of UNOPS competencies in project service delivery and management to develop opportunities and engagements with new partners;
• Keep the OSAC Manager informed/advised on opportunities and/or challenges to strengthen UNOPS capacity for programme management and business development in the country;
• Establish priorities, in consultation with the OSAC Manager for targeted investments in growth and innovation and as a member of the UNOPS global management team, contribute to identification and implementation of innovation and continuous improvement in support of organizational excellence and world-class performance.
• Advocate on behalf of UNOPS around key topics relevant to UNOPS expertise, and ensure that UNOPS positioning is aligned with the SDG framework.
• Provide advice to the OSAC Manager and peers on opportunities to further enhance UNOPS sustainable contribution to the achievement of results in the country.
• Be accountable for the close monitoring and fiscal prudence related to the Management Budget.
• Be accountable to the OSAC Manager to achieve annual targets agreed with ARO for the country in terms of delivery, net engagement revenue, net revenue, engagement acquisition and engagement revenue addition.

2.Representation on behalf of the OSAC Manager and inter-agency coordination

• On behalf of the OSAC Manager represent UNOPS in relevant inter-agency and external meetings/bodies to promote the organization, influence policy discussion and identify potential areas for UNOPS partnership and engagement.
• On behalf of the OSAC Manager represent UNOPS in the UN Country Team (UNCT), and supports the UNCT programming and advocacy activities.
• Participate actively and effectively in UNCT meetings, and contributes to the formulation and implementation of United Nations Development Assistance Framework/One Programme, Integrated Strategic Framework, and Delivering as One within the country.

• Actively represent UNOPS' role and participation in UN common engagement tools.

• Is accountable to the Resident Coordinator for actions as part of the UNCT, makes substantial contribution to UNCT's work, and assumes a leadership role as relates to UNOPS' mandate.

• Participate in UNCT initiatives to strengthen UN coherence, inclusiveness, and aid effectiveness, including playing an active role in the Operations Management Teams (OMTs) and other senior management group of the country team.

• Keep UN Resident Coordinator abreast of UNOPS activities within the country through regular communication, including a formal regular reporting on business acquisition and implementation of activities led by UNOPS as part of the UNDAF.

3.Office Management

• Contribute to the development of the Office strategy in collaboration with the OSAC Manager and head of support services
• Recommend and/or determine priorities and supervise the implementation of work plans to manage the strategic and operational risks associated with the Office programme of engagements.
• Disseminate all relevant information and knowledge to the team in relation to UNOPS, UN issues and other strategic issues.
• In collaboration with the team and partners, establish annual objectives and targets, performance measurements, standards and results expected to ensure timely and partner oriented services.
• Monitor implementation, oversee progress toward annual objectives and take decisions to ensure the delivery of results as planned.
• Plan and propose to the OSAC Manager required resources (human, financial and administrative) to ensure financial sustainability in accordance with UNOPS standards of ethics and integrity.
• Foster a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.
• Oversee, monitor and direct appropriate measures to maintain the safety and security of UNOPS personnel, assets, property and information within the respective area of responsibility.
• In consultation with the UNOPS Chief of Security act as the UNOPS Security Focal Point (SFP) within the country of operation including participating actively in the Security Management Team (SMT) and perform duties on security as outlined in the Framework of Accountability in the UN Security Management System Policy manual.

4.Service delivery and quality assurance

• Monitor and supervise the overall timely and cost-effective delivery of country office programmes according to partner expectations, approved budgets and full cost recovery.
• Evaluate performance to measure efficacy and alignment of the Office with the organizational/regional/country strategies and compliance with UNOPS standards of accuracy, transparency and accountability and to ensure that service delivery reinforces business development objectives.

5.Knowledge management and innovation

• Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure UNOPS is continually incorporating best practices approaches in the delivery of regional portfolio.
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge building.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and organization of strategic capacity building of personnel, partners and stakeholders.
• Network and liaise with relevant departments at UNOPS regional and HQ offices for knowledge sharing

For information about this vacancy and application details, please visit the UNOPS Global Personnel Recruitment System via UNOPS Jobs

Chemonics seeks a short-term internal audit expert for the Capacity Building Activity (CBA) project in Afghanistan. The newly awarded CBA project will support the Afghanistan Ministry of Education in meeting the ambitious goals set in its 2015-2020 National Education Strategic Plan through systems-strengthening initiatives in teacher recruitment, educational management information systems, finance and budgeting, payroll, and internal audit. The contractor's Systems Improvement Technical Experts (SITE) team will bring world-class, specialized technical assistance to the assessments and action plans for each focus area. Our SITE experts, as detailed in CBA's contract, are leading experts in their field who constitute short-term recurring staff regularly visiting Kabul to lead working group activities, deliver capacity building alongside Ministry of Education counterparts, and play a key role in the development and pursuit of the Ministry Action Plan (MAP), Provincial Action Plan (PAP), and District Action Plan (DAP). The internal audit SITE expert will lead the technical efforts in completing the two Year 1 deliverables. To achieve this, the internal audit expert will collaborate with the project chief of party, deputy chief of party, and local staff internal audit lead to facilitate the development of deliverables for submission to USAID by our contractually stated deadline. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop the Year 1 work plan for regular, effective audit system use to include all Year 1 deliverables per CBA contract in partnership with CBA technical staff and Ministry of Education counterparts
• Develop and implement the assessment of the internal audit system
• Develop the internal audit system action and intervention plan and include in the MAP, PAP, and DAP
• Lead the creation of the Internal Audit Working Group and work with the CCN internal audit lead and an outline of Year 1 activities, assignments, and deadlines

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in auditing or relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant technical experience working at the ministerial level on issues related to internal audit
• Direct experience developing, drafting, and implementing internal audits for national governments
• Direct experience assessing and revising ministerial internal audit systems
• Experience in Afghanistan strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in Dari or Pashto a plus

Send CV, cover letter, and references in electronic submissions to CBArecruit@chemonics.comwith Internal Audit Expert in the subject line by July 28, 2017. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

• Based in Hanoi, Vietnam
• Duration: 24 months with possibility of extension
• Salary 475USD Net per month

The Program

Aus4Skills (contracted as the Vietnam-Australia Human Resource Development Partnership - VAHRDP) is the main vehicle to realise the Australian Government s commitment to improve the quality of Vietnam s human resources. Aus4Skills is a five year program which commenced on 1 February, 2016.

Aus4Skills manages the Australia Awards Scholarships and the implementation of five HRD Components focussing on the development and application of new skills and knowledge acquired by Program participants and the enabling environments for their application, as well as strengthening organisational links between Australia and Vietnam in priority sectors.

The Position

The Alumni Coordinator will assist the Alumni Engagement Manager and support the implementation of the alumni engagement activities, in line with the Australia Global Alumni Engagement Strategy 2016-2020.

Reserved for Vietnamese Citizens

Key duties will include:

• Assist in organising alumni events, attend events and process participants evaluations
  
• Handle all alumni enquiries via phone and email
  
• Update alumni contact details in an accurate and consistent manner on the Aus4Skills alumni and Global Alumni databases using all possible information sources
  
• Assist with administering the Small Grants Fund
  
• Undertake mapping of alumni and make reports
  
• Liaise directly with alumni as required
  
• Implement and evaluate the peer-to-peer support program for new awardees
  

The Person

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in office administration, database system maintenance and management and experience in contributing to planning and managing program activities. A Bachelor Degree qualification is preferred. The successful candidate will also have experience in liaising and networking with a range of clients and stakeholders and have a high level of written and oral English. You will have the ability to meet deadlines and work as a member of team and deal with people in a friendly and professional manner. An understanding of Scholarships programs is desirable.

How to Apply

For a detailed position description and to apply for this position please visit www.coffey.com/careersclick on career opportunities and search for the reference number 495433.

Applications close 5.00pm (Vietnam time) 28th July 2017

For further enquiries please contact:internationaldevelopment@coffey.com**

Job specifications: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1 Health programme development and delivery.

Your will partially be responsible for the delivery of VSO Rwanda health strategy and signature program. Specifically contribute to development of strategy and together with health technical advisor ensure funds are secured to operationalize Adolescent sexual reproductive health signature programme.

1 Planning:

Project Manager (PM) is responsible for timely preparation, submission and advance approval of the annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly plans for the project. The PM will ensure that project teams are engaged and contribute meaningfully to project planning processes. The plans include;

• Activity implementation plans
• Budget implementation plans
• Monitoring and evaluation plans
• Procurement and logistics plans
• Staffing and recruitment plans
• Performance and leave plans

1 Implementation:

The PM is responsible for timely implementation of planned activities according to approved implementation approaches. The PM will ensure project resources are properly utilised to achieve planned activities within agreed timeline. The PM shall is expected to break down the implementation plans on weekly and daily units for easy monitoring and support supervision.

1 Monitoring:

The PM is responsible for monthly field monitoring of all project sites and quarterly reviews with stakeholders to validate whether planned activities were implemented within agreed timelines and budgets, according to agreed approach and whether those activities contributed towards expected outputs/outcomes and are benefiting the right people. This requires the PM to take timely remedial actions to realign deviations and subsequent plans. The PM is also responsible for timely planning and execution of project baseline, mid-line and end-line studies.

1 Reporting:

This PM is responsible for documenting and reporting project progress and learnings to primary actors, districts, VSO partners and management. This includes weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports, as well as project completion reports. The PM will prepare and implement a reporting calendar for both narrative and financial reports of the project. The PM is responsible for coordinating with all parties involved in the preparation, review and approval of the reports ensuring that advance notice is provided, feedback incorporated and final reports properly approved and signed off before submission.

1 Budget management:

The PM is responsible for effective planning, utilisation and reporting of project budgets to achieve good value for money. The PM shall master the project budget and ensure that his team of staff, volunteers and partners understand the budget. The PM will prepare annual, quarterly and monthly budget implementation plan aligned with activity implementation plans, procurement and recruitment plans. The PM will ensure ZERO budget over/underspends (The PM will achieve 100% of expected burn rates). The PM will ensure compliance with VSO and donor rules and regulations. This PM will organise and lead budget discussion during monthly grants review meetings (GRM), providing explanations and remedial actions for any deviations. The PM will is responsible for monthly spot checks of expenditures and prevention of fraudulent activities in the project.

1 Partnership management:

The PM is responsible for establishing and maintaining mutual partnerships with district local governments, local partners, and primary actors. The PM will maintain respectful and mutually beneficial relationships through formal and informal engagements. The PM shall ensure that the project aligns with and contributes directly to government priorities and district plans. The PM will develop and maintain a partnership agreement with districts and local partners. The PM is responsible for VSO performance contracts with the district. The PM will represent VSO in all JADF activities. The PM is responsible for immigration work plans and reports.

1 Representation:

The PM is VSO's primary representative in the district, the one responsible for communicating on behalf of VSO. The PM shall ensure all VSO business in the district is conducted in a professional manner, with unquestionable integrity and diplomacy. The PM will foster a culture of integrity and good conduct among VSO field-based staff and volunteers on official and unofficial occasions. The PM is responsible for proper visibility and recognition of the contribution of VSO and its donors in all individual and join activities involving VSO. It involves proper branding of VSO field office, field activities and other joint initiatives. The PM shall proactively engage in formal coordination mechanisms and informal networks within the districts. The PM must be actively engage on social media, especially through VSO Rwanda Facebook and Twitter. The PM will ensure transparent communications of VSO work with all relevant stakeholders especially with primary actors, sector and district officials.

1 People management:

The PM is responsible for recruiting and retaining competent and motivated staff, volunteers and partners who are committed to VSO's vision and mission, values and principles. The PM is responsible for proper orientation of new staff, volunteers and partners to ensure they align with project plans and local context as quickly and smoothly as possible. The PM is responsible for building and maintaining good team cohesion and collaboration. The PM is responsible for establishing and maintaining a culture of high performance; the PM shall ensure team members have clear performance targets, which are regularly reviewed and timely remedial actions taken. In collaboration with people team, the PM shall ensure project team safety, security, health and wellbeing.

1 Personal development:

The PM is responsible for continues learning, study and improvement within his team. The PM shall develop their own personal learning and improvement plan and for their team members. The PM shall ensure that these plans show how the learning and improvement directly contribute to VSO programme improvement. The PM shall ensure that these plans are feasible within the limited project time and resources. The PM shall ensure that these plans are fully implemented, team performance improved and reports shared with VSO management.

1 Other relevant duties assigned.

Key Skills and Qualities

• Must be a Rwandan National
• Master degree in public health or relevant area of study from a reputable University;
• Specific experience in managing health projects is mandatory.
• Solid project management experience gained from complex programmes in Rwanda;
• Good understanding of social inclusion, social accountability and resilience principles;
• Experience in programming to achieve Rwanda's vision 2020 and global goals (SDGs);
• Excellent people skills; relationships, negotiation, networking and coordination skills;
• Excellent communications, including fluency in written English; analytical, presentation and public relations skills; and
• Experience in field operations planning, management, coordination and security.
• Attention to details; Capability to multi task; Task completer
• Able to work autonomously
• Tenacious and possessing a strong work ethic
• Able to work under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment

Salary A competitive salary will be offered for the right candidate

Success factors:

This position requires an independence and initiative to work with multiple teams and partners. It requires regular reflection, critical analysis and openness to critical feedback and peer reviews. It requires taking remedial actions in a timely manner when needed. It requires regular engagement with and exchange knowledge and experience with other VSO education programme managers across several countries. It requires high level people skills especially; diplomacy, team cohesion, mentoring, coaching, and motivating skills to achieve team and individual results. It requires ability to deliver high quality results within limited time and resources. It requires self-motivation, responsiveness and ability to think creatively ''outside the box''.

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=am11Y3lvbXdpemEuMDk3NTQuMzgzMEB2c28uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

UNICEF PERU

Position Title: EDUCATION OFFICER (Adolescents)

Country: Peru

Job Level: NO-A (National Officer)

Post No. 100600

THIS POST IS OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF PERU ONLY

PURPOSE FOR THE JOB

The Education Officer (Adolescents) provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the education programs/projects through the application of theoretical and technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting technical program information specially in terms of strengthening government capacities for designing and implementing inclusive secondary education policies with relevance and quality, to ensure successful trajectories for indigenous, rural and urban-marginal adolescents.

KEY ACCOUNTABIILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

University degree in education, psychology, sociology or other social science is required.

Work Experience

A year of professional experience in analysis and research or planning and management in policy or services, in education for adolescents, is required.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

This is a National Officer post in Peru, opened only to candidates with Peruvian nationality.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are a National of Peru and your competencies match the requirements of the post, apply to:

https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job&job=505934

Application deadline: 27 July 2017

Unicef is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds (particularly indigenous people), as well as persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Program/Project management. Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective basic education project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. The Post also plays a primary role for Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) and education in emergency (EiE) interventions. Draft sound Education programme budgets, communications and concept notes for review by the supervisor. Project efficiency and effectiveness. Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and status of regular Basic Education project, DRRM and EiE interventions. Undertake field visits and identify opportunities for effective education programme implementation. Work Plan and Project Documentation. Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; provide technical inputs to proposals and other technical documents, draft changes in Education project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and technical assistance services as well as in the drafting of Donor reports and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action.

Project Implementation Information and Data. Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database. Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Communication and Networking. Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration. Team with DepED counterparts and other implementing partners at national and sub-national levels to exchange information on Education project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies and expert services support especially for EiE. Coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Education sector. Explore new networking opportunities with new partners in the sector and proactively facilitate coordination within and beyond the education sector. Any other tasks, as required.

Qualifications and Competencies of Successful Candidate Advanced* University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance. Five years of work experience, with minimum of two years of professional work experience at national or international levels on relevant Education programmes. Relevant experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset. Experience in working in emergency (protracted conflict emergency) or fragile situations is an asset. Experience in managing development projects (implementation, financial management, reporting), preferably some education projects (both technical and financial management) is an asset. Good understanding of geographical and cultural diversity of the country, such as Mindanao, is an advantage. Ability to (i) work flexibly and independently with limited supervision in a multicultural team environment and deliver quality results against tight deadlines; and (ii) handle multiple tasks and deliver quality outputs even under pressure, is required. Strong computer skill (word, excel, power point, outlook) is required. Strong communication skills (both writing and speaking), especially the ability to draft analytical reports/documents is required. Proactive coordination and networking skills required. Experiences in managing and analyzing relatively large size of data and information from different sources and producing meaningful results and recommendations out of the data/information analysis is an asset. Fluency in English and Filipino (both oral and in writing) are required. First university degree and five (5) years of relevant professional experience may exceptionally be considered by the organization,

Core Values Commitment Diversity and inclusion Integrity

Core competencies Communication [ II ] Working with People [ I ] Drive for Results [ I ]

Functional Competencies: Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ] Analyzing [ II] Applying Technical Expertise [ II ] Learning and Researching [ II] Planning and Organizing [ II ]

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/by 28 July 2017. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal under Job Number:505948 will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505948

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Assignment

UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.

The onset of digital and social media has led to a marked increase in the use of infographics and maps as a means of conveying and sharing information in a quick, concise and visual form. The East and Southern Africa Regional Office for UNICEF (ESARO), based in Nairobi, seeks a Consultant to produce visual materials for the regional priorities on Heath, Education, Water and Sanitation, Child Protection and HIV and AIDS. The Consultant will also be expected to provide visual materials and one page documents on UNICEF s emergency and programmatic response within the region. Additionally, the Consultant will provide remote support (design and production of visual material, maps and infographics) to Country Offices within the region.

Assignment Tasks

The Consultant will be supervised by the Regional Chief of Communication, however s/he will have significant interaction with Chief of Sections and technical focal points within ESARO. The Consultant s main tasks will be to:

The material will be compiled following the UNICEF technical and ethical guidelines. The material will be distributed internally at UNICEF and externally with partners for advocacy and fundraising purposes, to both traditional and social media outlets.

Expected Deliverables

Deliverables

Duration

(Estimated # of days or months)

Timeline/Deadline

Schedule of payment

Infographics:

3 x Health / 3 x WASH / 3 x Nutrition

Read Regional Priorities or focus area, discuss with SM, produce Key Messages, finalise Key Messages, 1st draft of infographics, incorporate feedback from SM, produce 2nd draft of infographic for review, integrate feedback from SM, produce final infographic

21 days

30 September 2017

10% upon completion of 60 per cent of deliverables

Infographics:

3 x Education / 3 x Child Protection

3 x HIV / 3 x Social Protection

Read Regional Priorities or focus area, discuss with SM, produce Key Messages, finalise Key Messages, 1st draft of infographics, incorporate feedback from SM, produce 2nd draft of infographic for review, integrate feedback from SM, produce final infographic

27 days

31 October 2017

10% upon completion of 60 per cent of deliverables

3 x infographics emergency

6 x maps emergency

20 days

31 December 2017

20% upon completion of 60 per cent of deliverables

Layout and design of 5 x reports on Regional Priorities

25 days

31 January 2018

20% upon completion of 60 per cent of deliverables

Final version of infographics, original data files and all visual material provided to UNICEF ESARO on a hard drive and uploaded on Sharepoint/ESARO emergency dashboard

7 days

5 February 2018

5% upon completion of 60 per cent of deliverables

3 x layout and design for presentations

5 x infographics for Gen2030

5 x infographics for Country Offices

10 days

31 January 2017

15% upon completion of 60 per cent of deliverables

2 x Infographic packages for social media

10 days

31 December 2017

10% upon completion of 60 per cent of deliverables

Layout and design of 2 x one page documents on regional emergencies

10 days

30 November 2017

10% upon completion of 60 per cent of deliverables

TOTAL

130 days

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Candidates will be requested to submit the following documents:

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505945

UNICEF has been innovating for children for more than 60 years. In Cameroon, UNICEF has created an Innovation Lab with the objective of testing and scaling up new partnerships, technologies, and collaborations that can help foster innovative solutions to complex humanitarian and development challenges, and leverage the power of innovation to help Cameroonian children reach their full potential.

Innovation is mainstreamed as a core strategy across each of the UNICEF programme sections in the Country Office. The Innovation Officer is responsible for coordinating and facilitating this mainstreaming effort, and for providing ongoing technical support to each programme team in the design and implementation of their respective Innovation flagship initiative(s).

The Innovation Officer will be required to work with a wide range of UNICEF staff from all programme sections, with civil society and Government partners, and with technical service providers.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE

Key Expected Results, Deliverables and Fees Payment

Results / R sultats

Deliverables / Livrables

Payment

Paiement

1.

Coordination and support development and testing of innovation products and processes to strengthen and improve efficiency and effectiveness of UNICEF s programming, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy and communication provided

2.

Technical support for creation of an robotics/computer programming curricula for Cameroonian students provided

3.

Partnerships and network with other UN agencies, local innovators, youth organisations, NGOs, the private sector and academia to build and provide a space to nurture and test new and innovative ideas, while creating a UNICEF-led cross-sectoral innovation group developed

4.

Data collection and management projects (Rapid SMS and Google Fusion) implemented and help take to scale other programmatic innovations that UNICEF Cameroon s Innovation Labs has been piloting and testing

QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

COMPETENCIES

SUPERVISION

The consultant will work under the general supervision of the Chief of Partnership, Advocacy and Communication Section

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION INDIVIDUALS

TECHNICAL CRITERIA

POINTS TO CONSIDER

For Consultants

Educational Background /

Qualifications and skills 35

Range and depth of relevant experience especially with similar projects /

Competitive advantage over other candidates /

Previous UNICEF/UN contracts and duration /

Language: Fluency in French/English /

Knowledge of local language an asset

Overall Response

Completeness of response 30

Overall concord between TOR/needs and proposal

Proposed Methodology and Approach

Methodology and approach used - compatibility with UNICEF

Project management, monitoring and quality assurance process 35

Team composition and experience

Interview as applicable

TOTAL SCORE

/ 100

NOTE:

Please submit a financial offeralong with your proposal, which contains the following information: