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Closing date: 2019-08-20

Organization:INTERNATIONAL BUDGET PARTNERSHIP

Job Title:COUNTRY MANAGER (INDIA)

Reports to:DONOR ORGANIZATIONS

Location:NEW DELHI

Introduction:

The International Budget Partnership (IBP) collaborates with civil society around the world to use budget analysis and advocacy as a tool to improve effective governance and reduce poverty.IBP focuses on government budgets because they are at the core of development. Budgets are the government s most powerful tool to meet the needs of its people, especially those who are poor and marginalized. Whether it s about health, education, or pensions, the most well-meaning public policy has little impact on poverty until it is matched with sufficient public resources, and those resources are used effectively to provide public services.

INTERNATIONAL BUDGET PARTNERSHIP, INDIA

Despite advances in civil society engagement in budget processes, the poor and marginalized remain largely excluded from discussions on how public funds are spent. IBP believes that budget analysis and advocacy performed by professional NGOs is important, but not sufficient in the absence of more active citizen collective action and engagement. Furthermore, getting access to budget information or creating spaces for citizen participation have limited impact if they don t connect to the tangible priorities and needs of citizens.

A Bold New Approach:

Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge initiative (SPARK) is the new flagship program from IBP. The goal is to support and leverage public engagement around service delivery issues that affect citizens lives as an entry point to shaping budget processes and outcomes in the directions of justice, inclusiveness and democracy. The focus of work in India will be to better link budget expert groups with campaigns, communities, and activists working to advance a specific issue or service-specific campaigns. At its core, SPARK is about building civil society capacity. This project is currently being planned and implemented in India, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Indonesia, South Africa, and Kenya.

Together with the partners, IBP aims to play a catalytic role in improving how public money is used to deliver services and transform lives.

To know more about the organizational strategy please visit the link: http://bit.ly/IBPstrategyBrochure

Reason for the hire:

The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is looking to appoint a dynamic political strategist with a strong understanding of fiscal governance and a proven ability to engage and support effective civil society led campaigns to lead its work in India.

This position offers the unique opportunity to adapt and implement a new country strategy in India under IBP s global SPARK program. It offers the chance to effect change and impact lives by ensuring that public resources match public priorities. India is one of seven priority countries where the SPARK program will be implemented, and this position will spearhead the planning and implementation of the new country strategy.

IBP is a cutting edge, passionate and devoted organization which admires people who can bring new ideas to the table. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to their mission and really make a change.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategy and Learning

Networking and Partnerships Development

Financial and People Management

Other Responsibilities

Must Haves:

Minimum 8 years of experience in fiscal governance, government budgeting or public policy, or related development field, in India.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high-level ability to communicate effectively with partners, colleagues, consultants, and representatives of government and other multilateral organizations.

Proven effective networker with considerable social influence able to convene broad reform coalitions of civil society, media and government in the country.

Proven success at conducting or supporting grassroots advocacy campaigns that have led to policy change.

Substantial working knowledge of fiscal governance, government budgeting or public policy, or related development field, in India.

Experience in managing adaptive program implementation, including leading and directing program teams, managing program budgets and grant funding to civil society organizations, and proactively coordinating with other work units of a larger organization.

Preferable:

Ability to understand the complexities of power and political dynamics and how they relate to inequitable outcomes.

Experience of building relationships between accountability actors (like parliament, auditors and media) and poor and excluded communities.

Third Sector Partners, a leading senior management and board search firm in the Not for Profit sector has been retained for this position. Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three references and a cover note tocountrymanager.ibp@gmail.comor contact us at Tel: +91 11 43493323. The last date of application is 20^thAugust 2019. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested candidates can send in their CV along with 3 references to countrymanager.ibp@gmail.com

Closing date: 2019-08-20

UNICEF works in some of the world s toughest places, to reach the world s most disadvantaged children.

Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

Click here to learn more about UNICEF:https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

UNICEF has recently become the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. UNICEF s commitment to EDGE reaffirms our pledge to gender equality and inclusion all UNICEF staff worldwide.

This certification recognizes UNICEF s commitment to achieving significant milestones in gender equality for all its staff, including strong gender balance at all levels of the organization, pay equity, a solid framework of policies and practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

UNICEF s most important asset is our staff all of our staff. Gender diversity and equal opportunities for men and women is not only a matter of rights. It makes us more effective as an organization. Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.

For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE

In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, 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?

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in the world's thereby ensuring a better future for every child, this is the chance to make a difference. Support the Head of the Office in the management of operational functions for a small country or sub-office, Accountable for management of cost-effective, efficient and secure operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the Region, in strict compliance with the rules and regulations and in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams. Collaborate with all other UN agencies to accelerate implementation of the Harmonized Business practices in line within Reform/coherence

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

1. Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.

2. Accurate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.

3. Fiduciary responsibility for funds and assets effectively secured and timely executed for optimum utilization by taking appropriate decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.

4. Effective technical input provided in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems.

5. Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity.

6. Operations components of the CPMP and annual work plan of the office timely prepared, as well as all operational reporting requirements fully met for the office.

7. Compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored and corrective measures taken as appropriate to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.

8. Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building. All implementing partners accountability ensured regarding supply and financial assistance

9. Effective coordination, communication, collaboration established and maintained with internal and external partners for efficient operations, advisory function, vision and leadership, policy coordination, consultative and participatory management process, external representation as well as security and emergency operations. UNDG policies and processes for harmonized business practices including on joint offices, commons premises and common services are effectively implemented

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.

1. Effective operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management

Ensure the effective, equitable and efficient operations of the office's finance, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative systems to support and facilitate the attainment of programmatic goals and objectives by meeting changing operational requirements. Advise management and assist in establishing new offices. Complying with UN Coherence and Harmonization principles regarding joint offices/common services when relevant.

2. Policy interpretation and application

As technical/functional specialist, accountable for providing the correct and consistent interpretation and application of organizational policies and procedures in the management of finance and administrative functions through the provision of technical expertise and operational support to the country office.

Alert and recommend to the Head of Office, the Regional Operations Officer and HQ when deviation from the rules and regulations may be required, and propose alternative solutions to meet office objectives. Contribute to global and regional strategic planning and policy changes/formulation on operational matters as and when necessary.

Implement the effective communication, training, roll-out, monitoring and evaluation of new operational initiatives, guidelines and procedures. Provide staff briefing and orientation regarding all of the operational areas.

3. Fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets

Safeguard the financial resources entrusted to the office by managing financial assets, financial planning and cash management activities and by recommending improvements to the financial and administrative management systems and procedures. Accountable for fiduciary integrity/responsibility for funds and assets taking decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements. Provide required oversight and support to programme group team to ensure all implementing partners accountability with regard to supply and non-supply assistance.

Ensure efficient, cost-effective and transparent utilization of resources through knowledge and technology transfer between offices and consistency of approaches and applications.

4. Leadership in strategic planning and policy formulation in the areas of operations

Play a substantive role in strategic planning and decision-making within the UNICEF Operations and provides sound professional input to the development, reform and change of financial, human resources and administrative policies, systems and procedures.

Contribute to effective management process by providing technical support to corporate committees (including PBR, RMTs, CMT, JCC, CRC, PSB, etc.).

5. Office Services

Ensure the provision of basic offices services including space management, equipment, communications and security to enhance staff safety and productivity. Identifies and proposes appropriate office accommodations, (i.e., ensures maintenance of premises, security of staff, office premises, equipment and supplies) complying with UN Coherence and Harmonization principles as required. Ensures the acquisition of all expendable and non-expendable property (administrative and/or programme supplies), ensuring that procurement is made according to the organization's rules, regulations and procedures. Controls inventory, its utilization and disposal.

Under the auspices of the Inter-Agency Operations Management Team, support approaches for enhancing UN common services to attain efficiencies and effectiveness.

6. CPMP (Country Programme Management Plan)Preparation

Contribute to the consolidation and preparation of the finance, budget and administrative components of the CPMP; participate in the review of office structures and operations, and compilation of required job descriptions, prior to budget preparation, in line with the country programme commitment; contribute to the preparation of budget and the accompanying justification and documentation. Participate in the country programme strategy, development, planning and preview/review meetings, to identify staffing and administrative operational requirements.

7. Compliance and Internal Control

Monitor and manage budget process. Ensure all other operational reporting requirements are fully met for the office. Monitor compliance with all operational systems and procedures and ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.

Serve as the focal person for office management indicators; ensure accuracy, promptness and appropriateness of information, and reports to the Head of Office and HQs; in collaboration with the Deputy Representative, ensure the implementation of agreed audit recommendations; advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal controls.

8. Staff Learning and Development

Develop training activities to ensure effective operational performance and efficiency. Develop and implement effective staff learning and development programme activities for both programme and operations staff on operational matters for capacity building drawing on knowledge institutions partnership as relevant. Plan and conduct operations workshops for staff s competency building, staff development, learning and career development. Provide coaching and counselling to the staff on performance enhancement/development.

9. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration

Maintain good working relations with government counterparts; Arranges operational facilities and basic cooperation agreements with government authorities, (e.g., customs, visas, protocol, receipt of contributions, security, accommodations, privileges and immunities.). Ensure adherence to financial regulations and rules pertaining to Cash Assistance to Government (CAG) by Government and all implementing partners...

Liaise with the HQ Divisions or the Regional Office to obtain guidance on policy interpretation and applications in the area of operations; advise on the applicability of new policy directives to country operations. Make sound recommendations on the improvement of systems and internal controls, planning and restructuring and resolution of sensitive issues and problems, taking into account the prevailing conditions in the locality.

Establish and maintain all consultative and management committees (e.g. APC, JCP, JCC, CRC, PSB, TRT, PBR and Training); Organize and train or brief committees in compliance with the guidelines.

Collaborate with senior Programme Officers and country office staff providing operational solutions in support of programming activities while maintaining sound internal operational controls.

Represent the office in meetings with local banks and administrative suppliers; negotiates locally issued contracts as well as in meetings with other UN Agencies to coordinate operational matters and activities, including harmonization of the UN common system.

Represents UNICEF in the local salary survey committee and fully participates in all processes of the salary survey review and administration to ensure the methodology is applied correctly throughout.

Coordinate promptly with the Regional Office, the Head of Office, Programme Officers and other staff in the country office for security-related issues and emergency operations. Provide operational support to emergency preparedness and emergencies. Inform and update all staff members in the country office on security related issues and emergency operations.

To qualify as a championfor every child you will have

Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):-

Education:

University degree in accounting, business administration, economics or financial management and membership - or enrolled for membership - of recognized professional accountancy body.

Work Experience

Two years of relevant professional work experience.

Work experience in office management, finance, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply and administration and/or other related fields.

Language Proficiency:Fluency in English and another UN language.

For every Child, you demonstrate

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please click here.

Functional competencies:

1. Analyzing [ I ]
2. Applying Technical Expertise [II]
3. Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
4. Planning and Organizing [II]

Technical Knowledge required (for the job group)**

1. Principles of office management, accounting, financial management, programme management and administration
2. Operation s goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.
3. Policy and procedures of operational management, including UN/UNICEF financial and personnel rules and regulations
4. Human resources planning, development, management and administration. (e.g., HR Policy & Procedures Manual, Salary Survey Manual, Job Classification Standards)
5. Information and Communication Technology administration
6. Supply, operations, logistics and purchasing administration
7. Emergency programme policies, goals, strategies, approaches and procedures (e.g., Security handbook)
8. Gender equality and diversity awareness

Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

1. UN policies and strategy to address operational issues involved in harmonization of operations in the common system..
2. UNICEF positions about UN common approaches to operations issues.
3. UN security operations and guidelines.
4. Government regulations and laws in the locality
5. UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships

Remarks:

1. Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
3. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.
4. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all national, religious, gender and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
5. Please indicate your preferred duty station (s) in the covering letter. For more information about UNICEF India office locations, please refer to the link below: -http://unicef.in/Wherewework

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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=525492

Closing date: 2019-08-20

Country Lead - India

• Full Time Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2022
• Based in New Delhi, India

Program Overview
Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND), is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The objective of ASCEND is to achieve progress towards the 2020 NTD roadmap targets for the targeted NTDs across priority countries and to strengthen elements of the national health systems which are required for sustainable NTD control and elimination. The Programme will focus on five NTDs: lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, visceral leishmaniasis, and trachoma.

The Role
The Country Lead will oversee all technical and operational activities to Country and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, specifically the Government of India (GoI).

Some of the Country Lead responsibilities are:

• Lead on the country assessments and other deliverables of the inception phase in their respective countries. This will include a desk review of NTD literature and secondary data sources; primary data collection from key stakeholders on the current landscape of NTDs, working closely with relevant technical leads, such as supply chain, M&E, Political and Economy Analysis (PEAs) and providing input where needed
• Working closely with relevant officials in the Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries to identify needs and validate assessment
• Drafting of country programme implementation workplans, Theory of Change, Logframe workshops for their respective countries
• Overseeing the work of implementing partners in their respective countries in close collaboration with the Grants Officers, Regional M&E managers
• Facilitate the handover process of existing NTD programmes
• Providing relevant support to the Regional Supply Chain Manager to support the order import of donated drugs as well as support the procurement of commodities where relevant
• Overseeing the ASCEND programme implementation and technical assistance activities in India in line with the programme s Terms of Reference
• Managing operations in India, including staff and consultant inputs with support from the Regional Offices and Global Delivery Manager
• Developing local and national expertise/capacity and deliver and operate in a diverse and complex multicultural environmental

Key Requirements

The Country Lead will have:

• Proven track record of successfully working with national ministries of health to implement NTD programmes in low and middle-income countries
• Experience managing programmes in multicultural, complex environments with multiple stakeholders
• Experience implementing health systems strengthening interventions
• Experience working in India, preferably with the GoI
• Demonstrated ability to build influential networks and relationships with key stakeholders Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results and impact within specified timelines
• Excellent written and spoken English communications skills
• Experienced and willing to work (and travel) in diverse cultural setting
• Critical thinking and analytical skills

For a full description of the role and responsibilities, please check the Terms of Reference available for downloading on our Career page.

To apply, please click on the link below:

https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=1047354&from=direct

Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associate's website, and should include a current CV, cover letter and a response to the key selection criteria as outlined in the Terms of Reference.

The closing date for applicationsis 20 August 2019

We welcome and thank all applications however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.

Closing date: 2019-08-21

This is a contract position based in India. Applicants must be Indian citizens or have authorization to work in India. Blossom Trust will not cover relocation costs or the cost of living in India.

About Blossom

Blossom Trust is a grassroots non-profit organisation founded in 1993 in Tamil Nadu, India. Blossom is working towards the personal, social and economic development of disadvantaged and marginalized members of the community, incl. LGTBQI+, HIV/AIDS, TB and diabetes. For our office branch in Tambaram, Chennai we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant cum Accountant for our Transgender Program.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Graduation in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics and Commerce.

Trained in basic computer software applications.

Minimum of 2 years of work experience which includes:

Experience in data management, monitoring and evaluation tools, data quality checks, analysis and interpretation of data on program performance.

Maintaining financial records / accounts

Knowledge and experience in health and social development sector will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• proficiency in written and spoken Englishis required. Knowledge of Tamilis preferable but not a necessity for application.

• Proficient in computer data management and analysis using computer software

• Familiarity with government health policies and programmes Strong communication skills Ability to work in small teams, and flexible ways of working

Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Cum Accountant will be responsible for managing all program, physical and financial data.

• Update of information on a daily basis, computerisation of outreach and project level data and consistency and quality checks of data, conduct data analysis and prepare monthly reports for review and reporting to SACS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager of TI the M&E Cum Accountancy will be responsible for performing the following functions:

• Monitoring& Quality Assurance.

• Computerization of outreach, clinical and project level data on a daily basis.

• Conduct continuous analysis of data and provide analytical report for weekly and monthly reviews.

• Individual tracking of HRG for project services.

• Identify potential problems in reported data to improve the quality data.

• Conduct field visits for ensuring data quality and handholding of outreach team on MIS formats

• Liaise with SACS and TSU team for program performance reporting

• Preparation of SOEs and submit to PM and PD.

Reporting:

• Report to PM of the project.

• Timely submission of monthly program performance data in SIMS/CMIS or other reporting format.

• Preparation and submission of SOEs

• Provide data / information required for preparation of reports.

• Compile field level information for operational reports when required by SACS.

• Assist in preparation, writing and editing of all reports required by SACS or TI project for example specific Annual Report, Field Study Reports, Event reports etc.

• M&E Assistant to travel to the project area / hotspots for purposes related to TI programme implementation like work with PE / ORWs and interaction with HRGs to ensure quality data capture

• M&E Assistant should visit the field for about 8-10 days in a month.

Training Requirements:

Basics of financial accounting and financial documentation.

Basics of SIMS reporting, performance indicators

MS- Excel, Power Point for preparation of analytical reports, Power Point slides.

Data quality assessment at the field level, triangulation with different sets of data for data

validation and quality checks.

Salary:

The successful candidate will be based in the branch office of Blossom Trust No-11, 1st Street, Nithiyantha nagar, Tambaram district Chennai 600 045. Salary will comprise Rs 13,000 per month.

If you are the highly skilled, self-motivated individual we are looking for, please send a CV along with a cover letter in English or Tamil explaining your interest in the position to worksblossom@gmail.combefore august 21st, 2019. Employment starts as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early.

Closing date: 2019-08-21

This is a contract position based in India. Applicants must be Indian citizens or have authorization to work in India. Blossom Trust will not cover relocation costs or the cost of living in India.

About Blossom

Blossom Trust is a grassroots non-profit organisation founded in 1993 in Tamil Nadu, India. Blossom is working towards the personal, social and economic development of disadvantaged and marginalized members of the community, incl. LGTBQI+, HIV/AIDS, TB and diabetes. For our office branch in Tambaram, Chennai we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Counselor for our Transgender Program.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education and Experience

The counselor should be a Post-graduate in Psychology or Social Work with a regular course.

candidate with following qualification and experience may be considered:

Graduate in Psychology or Social Work (only with regular course) with minimum two

years work experience in counselling or working with TIs/Adolescent Health, Programme/Mental Health settings/Substance Abuse or Drug Dependence programmes.

Knowledge and Skills

proficiency in written and spoken Tamiland a basic knowledge of Englishis required.

Familiarity with issues related to marginalized communities especially with HRGs and their families.

Strong communication and mobilization skills.

Ability to work in small teams, and flexible ways of working.

Proficiency in report writing, case study compilation.

Field visit experience required.

Overall management capacity to monitor, report and guide the team under him/her in absence of Project Manager or any other task provided by the team.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Counselor will be responsible for managing providing counselling and communication support to the programme in identifying individual or group behavior including opportunities or challenges which have implication in HIV/AIDS Programme.

Identify motivators or inhibitors among individuals or their family members and among groups which required to be addressed through BCC sessions by outreach team as well as through one to one or one to group counselling sessions.

Ensure confidentiality while dealing with individual cases. Ensure participation in project based clinics, preferred providers clinics, health camps and would maintain patient registers, dispense medicines, demonstrate condom use, counsel on condom negotiation skills, education on NSEP, overdose prevention, abscess, OST, use of lubrication etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Counseling and Behaviour Change Communication

1. The counselor is responsible for taking individual and group sessions on HIV/AIDS, STI, safe sex and injecting practices, prevention of abscesses, overdose prevention, drug treatment options, OST, etc.

2. The counselor also shall engage in family counselling.

3. Demonstrate condom use, counsel on condom negotiation skills.

4. The counselor shall also be responsible for motivating the clients for regular General Medical Check ups, referral of clients to ICTC, STI clinic, ART, etc.

5. The counselor shall also be responsible for orientation of ORWs on counselling techniques and coordinate the outreach based BCC and psychosocial support activities.

Reporting:

Report to PM of the project.

Provide data / information required for preparation of reports.

Prepare at least 12 case records in the prescribed format and conduct risk management plan for HRGs or their regular clients.

Maintain / ensure records on referrals to other services, patients register, follow-up register.

Training Requirements:

Supervision and Monitoring Skills, Team Building Skills, Good listening skills, Case-record

compilation, Risk assessment and management plan, Condom demo-re-demo, Lubricants, Basics of STI and HIV/AIDS, Basics of NSEP/OST programme, Community based monitoring and rapport building, advocacy and networking, clinical record maintenance.

Salary:

The successful candidate will be based in the branch office of Blossom Trust No-11, 1st Street, Nithiyantha nagar, Tambaram district Chennai 600 045. Salary will comprise Rs 12,300 per month.

If you are the highly skilled, self-motivated individual we are looking for, please send a CV along with a cover letter in English or Tamil explaining your interest in the position to worksblossom@gmail.combefore august 21st, 2019. Employment starts as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early.

Closing date: 2019-08-21

This is a contract position based in India. Applicants must be Indian citizens or have authorization to work in India. Blossom Trust will not cover relocation costs or the cost of living in India.

About Blossom

Blossom Trust is a grassroots non-profit organisation founded in 1993 in Tamil Nadu, India. Blossom is working towards the personal, social and economic development of disadvantaged and marginalized members of the community, incl. LGTBQI+, HIV/AIDS, TB and diabetes. For our office branch in Tambaram, Chennai we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager responsible for our Transgender Program.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education

S/he should be a post graduatein any discipline of Social Sciences or Public Health, preferably with 2-3 years experience at district level programmes related to health, livelihood programmes, rural development, microfinance and HIV/AIDS programmes.

Graduatein any discipline of Social Sciences subject with minimum 5-6 years experience in field visits, development / health sector at district level programmes related to health, livelihood programmes, rural development, microfinance and HIV/AIDS programmes.

Knowledge and Skills

proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Tamilis preferable but not a necessity for application.

Familiarity with government health policies and programmes

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in small teams, and flexible ways of working

Proficiency in data analysis, reporting writing, case study compilation.

field visit experience for 2-3 years is required.

Overall management capacity to monitor, report and guide the team under him/her.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the overall program in close coordination with SACS and implementing agency. He / She would be responsible to keep close liaison with Government Departments at districts level, SACS and TSU. Conduct data analysis and prepare monthly reports for review and reporting to SACS. Review the performance of TI staff, prepare need based monthly action plan and follow up the action points, facilitate the SACS and TSU visits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Will be responsible for performing the following functions:

Programme Management

1. The Project Manager is the overall in-charge of the TI and is responsible for functioning of the project as per DAC operational guidelines.

2. The PM is tasked with achievement of the project deliverables as per project targets.

3. The PM will be based at the field office and organize weekly review meeting and supervise the work of all other staff.

4. Establish linkages with other referral services, stakeholder meetings, and advocacy.

5. Organize in house capacity building of the other staff.

6. PM to travel to the project area / hotspots for purposes related to TI programme

7. implementation like supervision of PE / ORWs and interaction with HRGs. PM should visit the field for about 10-15 days a month records of the field visits are maintained.

8. Assist PD to organise advocacy and linkage activities.

9. Analyse the progress of the project activities and share the same with action points in the monthly project staff meeting.

10. Assess the capacity building requirements of project staff and communicate the same with TSU and SACS.

11. Monitor the transit intervention activities wherever applicable.

12. Conduct weekly / biweekly/monthly review meetings with project staff and PEs.

Reporting:

Report to PD of the project and TI nodal officer in SACS and / or PO in TSU.

Timely submission of monthly program performance data in SIMS/CMIS or other reporting format.

Submission of SOEs

Provide data / information required for preparation of reports.

Training Requirements:

Programme Management, Supervision and Monitoring Skills, Team Building Skills, Data Analysis,Community based monitoring and rapport building, advocacy and networking

Salary

The successful candidate will be based in the branch office of Blossom Trust No-11, 1st Street, Nithiyantha nagar, Tambaram district Chennai 600 045. Salary will comprise Rs 15,700 per month.

If you are the highly skilled, self-motivated individual we are looking for, please send a CV along with a cover letter in English or Tamil explaining your interest in the position to worksblossom@gmail.combefore august 21st, 2019. Employment starts as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early.

Closing date: 2019-08-23

UNICEF works in some of the world s toughest places, to reach the world s most disadvantaged children.

Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office.

We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.

UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policyon sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:

In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, 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.

Organizational Context and Purpose for the job:

The Chief, Admin and Finance reports to the Deputy Representative, Operations (DRO) for general direction and guidance. The Chief is responsible for providing support to the DRO in managing, monitoring and overseeing the full range of financial and administrative services in support of program and operational activities (i.e. financial planning, disbursements of funds and payments, treasury and accounting, financial analysis and reporting of resources, transport, travel and premises management, protocol administration), ensuring compliance of all financial and administrative operations with organizational plans, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards of performance, ethics, and integrity.

Key End Results:

1. Effectively manages staff reporting to the Chief or as second reporting officer or as the technical chief for staff in the field, including through the provision of effective work plans, work planning, resource allocation, regular performance feedback, capacity development, and inspiring a business partnering solution-oriented and empowered working environment.
2. The budget preparation and implementation are properly administered, monitored and controlled in the area of financial and administrative management and services.
3. Oversight, management, and operations of financial and administrative support services are effectively provided for enhanced quality of service delivery, efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness, and security arrangements are well established for enhanced safety and security.
4. Property management of administrative supplies, office equipment, vehicles and other properties is effectively performed.
5. All administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts satisfy the requirements as stipulated and are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
6. Staff capacity is enhanced through innovative staff learning/development programmes in the area of financial and administrative management and services.
7. Effective working relations are maintained with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners.

Key Accountabilitiesand Duties & Tasks:

Policy, procedures and strategies:

1. As technical manager, accountable for the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures in the management of administrative functions through the provision of technical leadership, guidance and support to the country office and sub-offices where applicable.

Administrative support and services:

1. Ensures timely and effective delivery and improvement in administrative support and office services for enhanced quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness, including space management, transport services, vehicle use and maintenance, equipment, conference and travel arrangements, document reproduction, communications, mail and delivery services, local procurement and bill payments of utilities.

Property management:

1. Manages properties of administrative supplies, office equipment and vehicles, updating inventory of items, serving as ex-officio member to the Property Survey Board and ensuring follow-up action.
2. Oversees to ensure that services and maintenance of premises are in accordance with organizational standards.

Contract arrangement and control:

1. Monitors payments against contractual obligations.

Partnership, coordination and collaboration:

1. Develops and maintains effective working relations with other agencies, local authorities and implementing partners relating to administrative matters for enhancement of information exchange, collaboration, and UN reform initiatives.
2. Coordinates field emergency services.

Support to financial planning and management:

1. Prepare/analyze financial data/estimates and documentations, verifying relevancy, accuracy and completeness to facilitate financial planning for CPMP and regular management advice (including review of financial figures in PCAs). Provide technical and operational support throughout the financial planning and implementation process.
2. Evaluate financial and reputational risk in transactions carried out by the office and raise flags when actions are needed by management.
3. Prepare and/or monitor financial exception reports to assess unusual activities and transactions, investigate anomalies, and keep supervisor informed for timely action.
4. Provide technical support to the programme counterparts/committees, e.g. review budgets and financial plans of implementing partners; monitor compliance with HACT framework, including support to assessments, assurance and capacity development of implementing partners.
5. Advise and support PSFR activities on budget preparation, strategic income projection/ reporting, setting and monitoring performance indicators, revenue and expense reporting, and provide technical advice during strategic planning exercises
6. Manages the budget in close coordination with the DRO to ensure that objectives stipulated early in the fiscal year are realized for smooth operations of the Country Office.

Control of accounts:

1. Review the accurate and timely submission of payments, journal entries and other financial transactions within scope to the Global Shared Services Center (GSSC), ensuring compliance with budgetary limits, IPSAS and organizational regulations, rules, policies, procedures, standards of accountability, and ethics.
2. Monitor and analyze financial transactions, accounting reports and reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate and current financial information for applicable compliance and management oversight, planning and/or action.
3. Examine DCT transactions (transfer, adjustments, reprogramming and liquidation) supporting documents to ensure FACE form has been properly entered into the system and the expenditure is broadly reasonable and in accordance with policy.

Treasury and cash management:

1. Manage bank, petty and cash on hand accounts transactions and operations in accordance with UNICEF/UN financial regulations and rules, policies, procedures and local banking practices. Keep abreast of procedures and regulations regarding maintenance of bank accounts and exchange and interest rates.
2. Primary contact with local bank management on routine operational matters including negotiation of exchange rate on replenishments.

Knowledge and capacity building:

1. Promote culture of highest ethical standards and behavior in management of UNICEF s resources.
2. Contribute to initiatives for management improvement by capturing, institutionalizing and sharing best practices and lessons learned. Implement and/or recommend management improvements to enhance productivity and performance including implementation of cost saving strategies.
3. Participate and/or organize training and learning events to build capacity of staff and stakeholders/partners.
4. Provides coaching and counselling to the staff on performance enhancement/ development, career development.

Managerial leadership:

1. Manages and supervises to ensure effective financial and administrative operations for a large country office with substantial total budget and large number of staff members, engaging in all the areas of financial and administrative service management.
2. Provides global/regional perspective, sound recommendations on implementation/innovation of financial and administrative policy and procedures, and optimal utilization of UNICEF s resources.
3. Provides authoritative information and sound policy interpretation as well as application at the country level, based on the broad and thorough knowledge of UNICEF s financial and administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations. Provides substantive input to the development of financial and administrative policies, systems and procedures.
4. Plays a leading role in strategic planning in the area of financial and administrative service management of the Office, taking an innovative approach in developing and implementing improved management systems.

Competencies and level of proficiency required:

Core Values:

1. Care
2. Respect
3. Integrity
4. Trust
5. Accountability

Core Competencies:

1. Communication [II]
2. Working with People [II]
3. Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies:

1. Leading and Supervising [II]
2. Analyzing [II]
3. Applying Technical Expertise [II]
4. Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
5. Planning and Organizing [III]

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Qualifications:

Education:

1. An advanced university degree (Master's) in financial management related fields such as Accountancy or Finance or their equivalent.
2. A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:

1. Eight (8) years experience in financial management or audits in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
2. Both national and International work experience in office management, administration, property/premises management protocol or other relevant function.
3. Experience in a UN system agency or organization some of which served in a developing country is considered as an asset.
4. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel required.
5. Experience in database packages, web based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset.
6. Experience with IPSAS and/or IFRS is considered as an asset.

Technical Knowledge:

Specific Technical Knowledge Required:

1. Specialized knowledge to perform the administrative service management functions of the job at competent level. (UNICEF administrative, accounts/finance, HR, budget, and supply manuals and instructions.)
2. Security Handbook.
3. UNICEF Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) as it relates to administrative service management.

Common Technical Knowledge Required:

1. Principles of office management, operations management, programme management and administration.
2. Administrative service management's goals, visions, positions, policies, and strategies
3. Information and Communication Technology administration.
4. Supply operations, logistics and purchasing administration.
5. Rights-based and Results-based management and programming approach in UNICEF.
6. UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies, approaches and procedures.
7. Gender equality and diversity awareness

Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced:

1. UN policies and strategy to address issues in harmonization of administrative service management and operations in the common system.
2. UNICEF positions about UN common approaches to administrative service management and operations issues.
3. UN security guidelines.
4. Government regulations and laws in the locality pertinent to administrative service management and operations.

Language Requirements:

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

Remarks:

1. Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
3. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment. **

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=525603

Closing date: 2019-08-27

UNICEF works in some of the world s toughest places, to reach the world s most disadvantaged children.

Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

Click here to learn more about UNICEF:https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

UNICEF has recently become the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. UNICEF s commitment to EDGE reaffirms our pledge to gender equality and inclusion all UNICEF staff worldwide.

This certification recognizes UNICEF s commitment to achieving significant milestones in gender equality for all its staff, including strong gender balance at all levels of the organization, pay equity, a solid framework of policies and practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

UNICEF s most important asset is our staff all of our staff. Gender diversity and equal opportunities for men and women is not only a matter of rights. It makes us more effective as an organization. Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.

For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE

In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, 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?

UNICEFIndia is looking to populate**Nutrition Officer (NO-B) Talent Group**, a pool of high-caliber candidates through**Generic** Vacancy Announcements (GVA)who can be selected through an expedited recruitment process.

Talent Groupsat UNICEF are lists of pre-vetted, highly qualified professionals intended for fast-track recruitment processes as positions become available. After a rigorous selection process, successful candidates will be placed in a Talent Group and may be contacted by hiring offices for job opportunities across India country office.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in the world's thereby ensuring a better future for every child, this is the chance to make a difference. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Nutrition Specialist, the Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programs/projects within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, and program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to program development and planning

2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

3. Technical and operational support to program implementation

4. Networking and partnership building

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1.Support to program development and planning

1. Conduct/update situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and management of nutrition related programs/projects. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, nutrition, health) for higher management use to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery of results.
2. Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through analysis of nutrition needs and areas for intervention and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.
3. Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.
4. Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate the program review and approval process.

2.Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

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

3.Technical and operational support to program implementation

1. Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/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.
2. 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 nutrition and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.

4.Networking and partnership building

1. Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with nutrition sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve program goals and social justice, equity and rights of mothers, newborn and children.
2. Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for nutrition programs.
3. Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of nutrition programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
4. Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

5.Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
2. Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
3. Research, benchmark and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.
4. Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

Impact of Results

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation and planning and implementation of nutrition programs/projects sector contribute to and accelerate the national development efforts to improve the nutritional status of mothers, infants and children in the country and this in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide program services to mothers, newborn and children that promotes greater social equity in the country.**

To qualify as a championfor every child you will have

Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):-

Education:

A University Degree or higher in nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, health sciences, nutritional epidemiology or other health related science field is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at the international level and/or in a developing country is required. Experience in health/nutrition program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

Remarks:

1. Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
3. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.

Please indicate your preferred duty station (s) in the covering letter. For more information about UNICEF India, please refer to the link below: -http://unicef.in/Wherewework

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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=525630

Closing date: 2019-08-29

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:

In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, 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.

Organizational Context and Purpose for the job:

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.

Job organizational context:

The post of Programme Specialist (Planning) is located in theMonitoring for ResultUnit in the Office of the Deputy Representative, Programmes.

Purpose for the job:

The Programme Specialist (Planning) reports to the Chief Planning, Monitoring and Reporting. The purpose of the post is to provide professional technical, operational and administrative support/advice to advance the mainstreaming and integrating Results-based Management (RBM) in India Country Office that covers the field offices through capacity development, application of RBM principles and standards in all aspects of programme implementation; and to strengthen the quality of planning, monitoring and reporting in the country office. The above could be achieved through coordination for planning, monitoring and reporting processes. The post also support quality assurance mechanism of Country Programme planning exercise with a broad range of functions, including policy and programmatic work to ensure alignment of Country Programme with the Government of India s priorities and UNICEF Organizational policies and priorities.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Integration of Results Based Management in all aspects of programme implementation, capacity development of staff and partners:

Build staff capacity to integrate Results Based Management (RBM) approaches and actions in India Country Office that covers the entire spectrum of planning, review and reporting processes. Build staff capacity to integrate Results Based Management (RBM) approaches and actions in India Country Office that covers the entire spectrum of planning, review and reporting processes.

Build partner capacity on Results Based Management Approaches (RBM) amongst, governments, civil society organizations and other partners in the field offices through partnership with academia and other institutions.

Apply RBM principles as foundation for programme implementation from the levels of inputs, to activities and results at the output and outcome levels.

2. Setting standards for programme performance planning and monitoring:

Provide technical support, guidance and quality assurance including the identification ofcapacity development needs for the development, review and reporting of gender responsive, risk-informed country programmes of cooperation. This includes support for the development and review of Situation Analyses, Programme Strategy Notes (PSN), Theories of Change (TOC), Country Programme Documents (CPD), Integrated Results and Resources Frameworks, Costed Evaluation Plans (CEP), Country Office Management Plans (CPMP), Annual Management Plans (AMP), Annual Work Plans (AWP) and Country Office Annual Reports (COAR).

3. UN Coherence and inter agencycollaboration:

Provide guidance and support to the country office for the development of UNSDF and participate in inter-agency meetings as required to support UN coherenceinitiatives, particularly as they relate to the integration of RBM into Common Country Assessments (CCAs) and UNSDFs in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

4. Networking and partnership building:

Collaborate with Planning Unit in South Asia Regional Office (ROSA) and key relevant divisions in UNICEF Headquarters to exchange knowledge and ideas and to contribute to global and regional learning focusing on effective approaches, challenges and lessons learned in programme planning, review and reporting.

Collaborate and work closely with government counterparts to ensure that UNICEF country programme planning is aligned and in sync with government priorities.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

Contribute to the development/introduction of innovations and new ways of undertakingprogramme planning, reviews and reporting that promote high quality standards and increase efficiency of these processes. Such innovations and should eventually improve UNICEF's ability to demonstrate results and its commitment to achieve the SDG imperative: 'leave no onebehind and to reach those furthest behind first'.

Impact of Results:

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to the CMT and wide range stakeholders contribute to the successful planning and execution of monitoring efforts that in turn result in improved country office and national stakeholders development planning, performance and achievement of concrete and sustainable results.

Effective implementation of planning and monitoring mechanisms and systems enhances UNICEF s capacity and credibility in delivering highly effective programs and concrete and sustainable results that directly improve services to mothers and children in the country.

Competencies and level of proficiency required:

Core Values:**

1. Commitment
2. Diversity and inclusion
3. Integrity

Core competencies:

1. Communication (II)
2. Working with people (II)
3. Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

1. Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
2. Analyzing (II)
3. Applying technical expertise ((II)
4. Learning and researching (II)
5. Planning and organizing (II)

Education:

1. Advanced university degree (Master s Degree) in Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
2. Professional and technical knowledge/expertise of Planning and programming approaches, as well as Results-based Management (RBM) principles and application are desirable.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experienceinprogramme planning, results-based management, monitoring and evaluation.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

UNICEF has recently become the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. UNICEF s commitment to EDGE reaffirms our pledge to gender equality and inclusion all UNICEF staff worldwide.

This certification recognizes UNICEF s commitment to achieving significant milestones in gender equality for all its staff, including strong gender balance at all levels of the organization, pay equity, a solid framework of policies and practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

UNICEF s most important asset is our staff all of our staff. Gender diversity and equal opportunities for men and women is not only a matter of rights. It makes us more effective as an organization. Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.

UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Remarks:

1. The position is based inNew Delhi(India).
2. Selected applicant will have an initial two(2) years fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
4. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment.

For more information about UNICEF India, please refer to the link below: - http://unicef.in

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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=525661

Closing date: 2019-10-22

IMPORTANT: THIS NOTICE IS TO REFRESH THE UNICEF INDIA'S NUTRITION CONSULTANTS ROSTER, CANDIDATES WHO HAVE APPLIED TO THIS ROSTER DURING2018, and DURING SECOND QUARTER OF 2019 NEED NOT REAPPLY

LOCATION: New Delhi / any of the 13 UNICEF Field Offices (Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 2400 Hours IST on 22 October, 2019

Based on the National Family Health Survey 4 (2015-16) and WHO/UNICEF/World Bank 2016 joint estimates, India is home to one-third (46.8 million) of the 156 million stunted children world-wide. Similarly, there are around 50 million wasted children in the world, of which India alone houses 18.3 million (37%) of them.

Adequate nutrition during the first 1000 days- from conception to a child's second birthday, not only helps children survive and thrive, but supports them to reach their full growth and development potential, which has an impact on learning and educational outcomes; and hence improving India's macroeconomic growth.

As a technical partner, UNICEF supports both national and state Governments efforts to reduce child stunting and wasting including among the most vulnerable populations, through improving quality, universalizing coverage and reach of proven high impact interventions around the first 1000 days of life and for adolescent girls and for preventing and treating severe acute malnutrition at facility and community levels.

UNICEF is updating its roster of pre-qualified high-caliber candidates to be hired as Nutrition Consultants , from which UNICEF country office and different state offices can quickly select and fill a requirement through a faster contracting process as soon as a need is identified.

Candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to apply following which a desk review of their skills and experience will be done to determine whether they qualify for the Nutrition Roster. The process will ensure all candidates in a Nutrition Roster Group are evaluated prior to recommendation for a specific consultancy opportunity. Successful candidates will be notified and placed in a Nutrition Roster Group for a four (4)year period. However, engagement of identified consultants for specific assignments would be as per the terms and conditions specified in the contract entered into.

The Roster of Nutrition Consultants, once in place, will allow nutrition colleagues to select three or more potential candidates from the roster for further appraisal and selection of one candidate, rather than going through a formal advertisement process for each consultancy assignment.Ideally, this will expedite the placement of consultants (both short term and long term) and also provide the supervisor the scope to choose from a vast pool of potential candidates with nutrition background.The database will be managed centrally by Supply & Procurement (S&P) section, New Delhi. In this context, should the currently on-board consultants with UNICEF be interested in being considered for future opportunities with UNICEF, they need to apply to the roster.

LOCATION(s)

The position would be responsible for providing technical support to national / state / divisional / district level/ sub-district levels (in certain cases) nutrition programming in UNICEF supported states in India, with specific deliverables to be achieved for improved nutrition outcomes. The position would be based at Country Office or State or selected district HQs within the states. Possible locations are: New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

JULY 2019 TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE TEMPLATE_RJ.docx

You will notice that scores have been assigned tothe technical experience template. Hence, it is mandatory to upload it. Without this your application will be considered incomplete and will be invalidated.

Candidates' who score 49 marks and above and also score the minimum points against each of the above sub-criteria will be considered for inclusion in the roster

Total points to qualify in overall technical evaluation Min 49/Max 70

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF

Supply & Procurement Section

73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

Email: indconsultants@unicef.org