Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the position of Child Protection Specialist (NOC) National Professional Category.

•   VN No.: VN-14-07
•   IMIS #: 1407
•   Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
•   Post Level: NOC
•   Duty Station: Accra
•   Duration: 2yrs

Job purpose
Under the general guidance of the Chief, Child Protection, the Child Protection Specialist is accountable for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programme interventions within the Child Protection Programme with specific focus on communication for social change and birth registration.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate programme interventions for communication for social change and birth registration. Analyse and evaluate data to ensure achievement of results and takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme results. Contribute to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
•   Facilitate the preparation of Biannual/rolling Work Plans with Government counterparts and other relevant programme documents, as required. Follow up with partners to ensure smooth implementation of planned activities, strengthens partners capacity to absorb funding while generating quality results
•   Facilitate the preparation of Programme Cooperation Agreement (PCAs) and Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFAs) with civil society organisations and monitor/manage the progression of interventions under such partner agreements in support of the implementation of the Work Plans.
•   Collaborate with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate cross-programme interventions and help execute these in partnership with stakeholders.
•   Monitor and conduct periodic programme reviews with government and other partners. Undertake action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Provide technical advice and assist government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/projectfs).
•   Liaise with national and international agencies concerning programmes areas of mutual interest. Participate in meetings with ministries and departments responsible for programme review, and follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
•   Assists government authorities in planning and organizing capacity-strengthening and planning programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
•   Ensures accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issue status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
•   Prepares programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc

Required Skills or Experience

Education

•   Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field.

Work Experience

•   Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.

Language Proficiency

•   Fluency in English and another UN language required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

•   Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in Child Protection and Communication for Social Change/C4D or related fields.
•   Excellent analytical, negotiating, communication (both verbal and written) and advocacy skills.
•   Supervisory, Leadership and managerial skills.
•   Initiative and resourcefulness. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and partners, with sensitivity, in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.
•   Knowledge of computer management and applications

Competency Profile

Core Values (Required)

•   Commitment
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication
•   Working with People
•   Drive for Results

Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Leading and supervising [I]
•   Formulating Strategies and Concepts  [II]
•   Analysing [III]
•   Relating and networking [II]
•   Deciding and Initiating Action [II]
•   Applying Technical Expertise [III]

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better would for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to: email:

hrghana@unicef.org

or

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. BOX 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 09 September, 2014

•   Applications submitted without the P11 form will not be considered.
•   Closing Date: 09 September 2014
•   Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!