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Position Title: Immunization Specialist,
P-3, Damascus
Vacancy No: E-VN-2014-000526
Duty Station: Damascus
Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Region: MENA
Job Level: P-3
Position#: 00088339
Application Close: 18-Mar-14
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
Background Information:
For 60 years, UNICEF has
been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote
children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider
of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and
nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and
girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals,
businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
Immunization (EPI)
Specialist is accountable for professional leadership in and contribution to
the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and
administration of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Child Survival
and Development, Maternal and Child Health, Health and Nutrition components
within the country programme, to achieve the UNICEF's immunization plus goals
and objectives for the country.
Accountable for ensuring the
UNICEF Immunization programme promotes gender equality, with an emphasis on
gender disaggregation, gender disparity identification and gender
mainstreaming.
Key Expected Results
1. Timely sectoral analysis,
input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis with
consistent integration of sex disaggregated data and its periodic update for
effective project planning, development and management.
- Contributes towards the preparation of the
Situation Analysis by compiling , analysing and evaluating information and
providing the technical input. Ensures the preparation of the Situation
Analysis relative to Immunization (EPI) interventions in the country and its
periodic update. Prepares sectoral input to the Country Programme
Document, and all related documents
(e.g., Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary
Sheet, Programme Summary Sheet) of the Immunization programme.
2. Quality contributions are
made to the development and implementation of the Immunization strategies and
approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external
partners.
- Collaborates with other
UNICEF sectors, particularly Health, Nutrition, HIV and programme communication
to ensure integration of the Immunization programme with other sectors.
- Participates with UNICEF,
Government, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other partners in the
development of the immunization strategies and approaches. Ensures achievement of strategic results in
line with agreed Annual and Country Programme objectives and adopts corrective
action to meet programme/project objectives.
- Contributes to the
identification of new approaches for improving programme delivery with emphasis
on project management, evaluation, sustainability of intervention and community
participation based on Human Rights framework and cross sector approach to
programming and Community Capacity Development.
3. Work plan and objectives
are strategically established, technical support is effectively provided, and
planned results are timely delivered through exercise of strong technical
leadership.
- As Immunization Specialist, exercises
technical leadership for, and participates in, the development of the
results-based sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for
administration, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of sectoral project
activity, consistent with the defined project strategies and approaches.
Ensures objectives and targets are timely met and achieved, through full coordination
between activities, by leading and supporting a team of professional and
support staff.
- Meets with national and international
agencies overseeing the management of programmes/projects. Participates in
meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows
up on implementation of recommendations and agreements, and integration of
gender mainstreaming across sectors.
4. Project implementation
progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement
of program delivery and sustainability.
- Undertakes field visits to
monitor programmes, as well as participates in periodic programme reviews with
government counterparts and other partners. Identifies necessary action for
programme adjustments. Provides technical advice and assistance to government
officials and implementing partners in the planning and management of the
Immunization programme and ensure sustainability of interventions. Support maintenance of information system
for monitoring gender/sex disaggregated data.
5. Technical support is
provided to government and NGOs at all stages of the programme cooperation,
including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries.
- Provides technical support to government and
NGOs at the national and provincial levels in the planning, development and
implementation stages of the programmes/projects. Identifies training needs;
plans, organizes and conducts training and orientation activities for
government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building,
sustainability of programme/projects and promotion/expansion of coverage of
services.
6. UNICEF and Government
accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement
of programme funds for the sector.
- Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff
on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring UNICEF and Government
partner accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, ensuring those
activities are within established plans of action and programme budget
allotments. Monitors the overall
allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are
properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Submits financial status
reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
7. Effective partnership and
collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation,
programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
- Coordinates activities and exchanges
information and knowledge with other programmes to contribute to achievement of
overall country programme objectives. Participates in establishing effective
monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the
availability of current and accurate programme information/data, and
contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to
support advocacy and community participation for the Immunization Programme.
- Maintains close working relationships to
establish partnership and collaboration with external counterparts, including
those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to
collect and disseminate relevant data, exchange information on
programme/project development and implementation. Ensures exchange of knowledge,
information, experience and lessons learned.
8. The most
relevant and strategic
information is provided
to support the
Immunization
Programme by the effective
implementation of the monitoring system.
- In collaboration with monitoring and
evaluation and program communication colleagues, conducts accurate and timely
monitoring and data collection, and supports an integrated monitoring system.
- Participates in major evaluation exercises,
programme mid-term review, annual sector review and preview meetings. Analyses
and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommends
corrective measures as appropriate.
- Ensures the accurate and timely input of
project information in the monitoring system, and issues status reports for
monitoring and evaluation purposes.
9. All required programme
reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and
procedures.
- Ensures the timely preparation of annual
sector status reports in compliance with the established guidelines and
procedures. Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for
management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, and annual
reports.
10. Emergency preparedness
is maintained, and in emergencies,
emergency responses with effective coordination are provided.
- Collaborates in forming emergency
preparedness plan relating to the areas of responsibility. In case of
emergency, participates in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of
the emergency in the assigned area. Coordinates and provides assistance to the
Country Office in identifying where support is required in terms of immediate
response as well as long-term strategy and plan.
11. Other assigned duties
and responsibilities are effectively performed.
- Performs and delivers additional duties and
services assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications of Successful
Candidate
1. Education
- Advanced university degree in Public Health,
Paediatric Health, Child Development, Child Health, Epidemiology, or other
relevant disciplines.
* A first university degree with a relevant
combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu
of advanced university degree
2. Work Experience
- Five years of professional work experience at
the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation
monitoring and evaluation of Immunization programmes.
- Professional work experience in a technical
expert position related to.
- Developing country work experience (for IP)
- Background/familiarity with Emergency.
3. Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Competencies of Successful
Candidate
Core Values:
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
Core Competencies:
- Communication
- Working with People
- Drive for Results
Functional Competencies:
- Building Trust [ II ]
- Managing Resources [ II ]
- Communication
[ II ]
- Influence [ II ]
- Judgement [ II ]
- Technical Knowledge [ II ]
- Team Leadership [ II ]
- Planning, Setting Standards, and Monitoring
Work [ II ]
Remarks
* The successful candidate
for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31
days of receiving an offer.
* Please note that Damascus
is a non-family duty station.
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and
interested in discussing this engagement in more detail,
please submit your resume in
confidence to the website on the link below:
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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