UN Children's Fund Jobs in Ethiopia
UN Children's Fund Child Protection in Emergencies Consultant - Jijiga Jobs in Ethiopia
ResponsibilitiesMainstreaming of child protection into other sector responses (Health Nutrition Education and WASH);
Support the linkage of vulnerable families to social protection schemes (cash transfers, PSNP, Food distribution) and basic services;
Building institutional capacity through training of social workers and advocate transitioning to government pay roll;
Strengthening coordination among stakeholders at regional and woreda levels;
Providing direct CPIE services such as PSS, FTR, prevention of and response to violence, abuse and exploitation and referral to specialized services for survivors of violence;
Using the emergency response to build resilience and linking emergency work with long-term development work in the Region.
Regular planning, implementation and reporting of the CP and GBV components of the Belg Assessment by; May 30 2018
Documentation of good practices in the child protection in emergency interventions including development of human interest stories until September 30, 2018
Complete needs assessment and capacity building plans for implementing partners and develop monitoring framework on the results of those efforts by Mar, 1 2018 ;
Capacity building trainings facilitated, conducted and results reported on key CPiE issues for frontline workers including on case management, PSS and community mobilization by September 30 2018;
Provide supportive supervision to at least one technical training in a Quarter bases for front line workers on PSS , case management and community mobilization as per the capacity building plan until September 30 , 2018;
Technical support including planned field trips for UNICEF supported kebeles provided in coordination with ECO field implementation colleagues until September 30 2018;
Monitoring of implementation strengthened in line with agreed M& E plan and continued supervision and support to the implementing partners until September 30 2018 ;
 Regular monitoring conducted for programme indicators and agreed interventions based on existing ECO requirements and framework until September 30 2018;
Attend the CP/GBV Sub Cluster monthly meetings and ad hoc as needed, until September 30 2018;
Qualifications
University degree in international relations, law, social work, child psychology, or other relevant field
Minimum 2 years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national level in child protection in emergencies including programme planning, monitoring and evaluation in a related field;
Background and familiarity with international human rights and humanitarian law and emergency response is an asset
Substantial experience working on protection, human rights monitoring, conflict and natural disasters related issues is highly desirable
Excellent proficiency in English (Verbal and written) fluency in and knowledge of Somali would be an asset.
Well acquainted with the key issues as well as programmatic interventions in addressing child protection in emergencies;
Proven track record in building the capacity of partners as well as in providing technical assistance;
Familiarity and experience working with government counter parts;
Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills;
Excellent report writing skills;
Excellent skill in negotiation and in working with people both internally and from outside the organization;
How to apply
Applicants Should apply online
For more information and job application details, see;
UN Children's Fund Jobs in Ethiopia
Closing date:
25 Oct 2017
UN Children's Fund Supply & Procurement Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
Responsibilities
Responsible for logistics/supply planning through coordination with Operations/Programme Sections. Provides technical advice
on specifications, supply and logistics arrangements facilitating cost-effective efficient procurement, customs clearance, inventory management and distribution of supplies and equipment, in support of the country programme implementation.
Participate in the Country Programme strategy planning preview and reviews to advice on supply/logistics requirements for the Plan of Operations and Annual Work Plans... Develops Supply/Logistics component of the Country Programme, including systems for storage and distribution of supplies to all project sites.
Establish and maintain contacts with the Supply Division in Copenhagen on supply procurement and shipping policies. Interprets and advises the country office on policies and procedures impacting on offshore and local procurement and delivery. Maintains links with Copenhagen on transnational shipments, deliveries, claims and appropriateness of supplies.
Act as Secretary and adviser to the CRC. Establish and maintain a system of contact with customs and port/airport immigration authorities at national ports of entry on the clearance of UNICEF supplies, in keeping with established protocol. Conclude standby agreements with relevant private business companies for cost effective local procurement of supplies as well as for fielding of supply assistance to projects sites/End users
Oversee the overall preparation of appropriate documentation: cash and supply requisitions, purchase orders, long term arrangements, CRC submissions etc.
Ensure preparation of the supply status reports required for donor reports, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, appeals, etc.
Regularly create and communicate accurate inventory tracking, inventory aging and incoming supplies information.
ordinate with the Programme Section on supply planning, providing technical advice on procurement specifications and supply administration as well as providing advice on supply requirements in the development of the supply component of the Country Programme.
Provide advice to the Country Office, Government and implementing partners on offshore and/or local procurement policies and procedures, delivery and utilization of UNICEF supplies and equipment; coordinate with the Supply Division, Copenhagen, on supply policy and/or activities.
Team with the Programme Section and other members of the Operations Section to facilitate procurement as well as efficient customs clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.
Inform Programs of slow moving inventory, upcoming field distributions or deliveries, incoming materials and quality issues to ensure maximum use of available transportation, warehousing space, manpower and other resources.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Business Administration, Management, International Economics, Contract/commercial Law or specialization in directly related areas including credited courses in supply, logistics, purchasing or contracting. Equivalent educational qualification in relevant areas (transport or logistics operations/management, supply management, etc.)*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
A minimum of Five years of relevant professional experience in Supply and Procurement, Contracts Management at the national and international levels, four years of which should be in developing countries;
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency as well as national and international work experience in supply, logistics, purchasing and contracting is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
How to apply
Applicants Should apply online
For more information and job application details, see;
UN Children's Fund Jobs in Ethiopia
Closing date:
25 Oct 2017
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