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CHIEF CHILD SURVIVAL & DEVELOPMENT, P-4, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire 

• Vacancy No:  E-VN-2015-000037
• Duty Station:  Abidjan
• Country:  Cote d'Ivoire
• Region:  WCARO
• Job Level:  P-4
• Position#:  00010757
• Application Close:  28-Jan-15
• Contract Type:  Long-term Staff (FT)

Purpose of the Position

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the incumbent is responsible for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the Child Survival programme within the country programme. 

Key Expected Results

1. Formulates sectoral programme goals and objectives and develops strategies by sharpening programme focus, formulation and strategy. Supervises preparation of the sectoral inputs to the  Country Programme Document (CPD) and related documents, such as the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) and Annual Work Plan  (AWP) etc.

2. Provides leadership, knowledge, guidance and direction for programme management and evaluation of the sectoral programme through periodic meetings, individually and in groups, with the various team members. In line with UNICEF CCC, leads and prepares the child survival component of the EPRP (Emergency preparedness response plan).

3. Responsible for the overall development and establishment of the work plan, monitoring compliance, and providing support and guidance to make sure objectives are met.

4. Interacts with the government and other partners, NGO's, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of programme implementation, to follow up on the implementation of recommendations and agreements. Advocates for integrating child issues in national policies and strategies and contributes to leverage financial resources for children.

5. In coordination and collaboration with other professional colleagues, establishes and develops effective information and reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of the programme and achievement of targeted goals. Ensures the development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.

6. Monitors developments at the international, regional and provincial levels; develops methodologies and new approaches for improving programme effectiveness and managing for performance and efficiency. Participates in programme workshops and consultations at the regional and country levels to exchange knowledge, ideas, and approaches.

7. Conducts field assessment visits for evaluating programme effectiveness, identifying problems and instituting remedial measures. Provides technical assistance and guidance to the Health/Nutrition Specialists posted in the zone offices.

8. Monitors the overall planning and disbursement of programme funds for the child survival programme, ensuring they are properly administered, and utilized in accordance with the Plan of Action and the programme budget allotment.

9. Prepares and submits timely progress/status reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme monitoring and evaluation, annual reports, etc.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Advanced university degree in Medicine or a related technical field (public health, maternal, neonatal and child health, including HIV/AIDS).*
• Eight years of relevant work experience at national or international level in programme planning and management in a related field, with emphasis on strategic planning.
• Fluency in English and French. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset
• *A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
• Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates teamand department-wide activities.
• Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the 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 organisation.

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