Planning Officer-Fixed Term (NO-B) - For Zambian Nationals only for two years (renewable)
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff
Opening Date 31 Jan 2017 Jordan Standard Time
Closing Date 14 Feb 2017 Jordan Standard Time
If you are a committed, creative professional citizen of Zambia and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in your country Zambia, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
UNICEF Zambia is looking for a suitable qualified candidates to apply for the vacancy below;
Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Chief Planning Monitoring & Evaluation, the Planning Officer is accountable for the providing technical support in programme planning and partnerships management, supporting the PME Manager particularly in areas of strategic planning and performance monitoring to ensure the delivery of effective and timely technical advice and services to all programme sections including joint UN interventions.
Key Expected Results
Participates in/supports the development of programme/project goals and objectives and planning the implementation of programme/project strategies as well as supporting the development of the work plans for the programme sector and ensures objectives and targets are achieved in the context of national development plan and Joint Assistance Strategy for Zambia.
Participates in programme mid-year reviews and annual reviews. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommends corrective actions, when necessary
Supports the preparation of programme documentation for the Country Programme and related documents and work processes such as, Multi Year Work Plans, Annual Management Plan, IMEP, and programme review processes etc., ensuring consistency with objectives and goals in CPAP/CPD and National Development Plan.
Undertakes field visits to monitor and evaluate programme implementation, and co-ordinates field monitoring actions within the country programme
Contributes to UNICEF's participation in the CCA/UNDAF process, serving as secretariat for UNICEF's functions in UNDAF outcome groups and providing planning support for joint programming initiatives.
Contribute to the management of Programme Partnerships and HACT processes monitoring with advice on the development of enhanced tools and work processes for programme focused micro-assessment and assurance activities through the work of the M&E Task Force. Serve as focal point for implementing partnership mapping and partner strategic planning and documentation for the office. Support programmes in formalizing partnerships, share relevant documents for PCA review, and manage implementing partner feedback based on past performance and knowledge
Qualifications of Successful Candidate :
University degree in Social Sciences, demography, development planning, statistics or a related technical field.
At least two years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national levels in social development, management, monitoring and evaluation.
Experience in the context of UN reform a strong asset.
Knowledge and expertise in managing evaluations and in management and networking will be an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values :
Commitment
Diversity and inclusion
Integrity
Core competencies:
Communication (II)
Working with people (I)
Drive for results (I)
Functional Competencies:
Formulating Strategies and Concepts (I)
Persuading and Influencing (I)
Applying Technical Expertise (II)
Learning and Researching (II)
Planning and Organizing (II)
Relating and Networking [I
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
click and follow this link https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502708