Programme Specialist (Field Operations/Emergency)

Title     Unicef
Start Date     Jan 7, 2013
End Date     Jan 21, 2013
Job Information    

Post: Programme Specialist (Field Operations/Emergency)

Grade: NOC

Duty Station: Kampala

Type and Duration of Appointment: Fixed Term Appointment (one year with possible extension)

Purpose of the post:

Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations and Emergency, and in close collaboration with the technical sections and Zonal offices, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as carrying out periodic programme reviews with partners, of the country programme in regards to decentralized approach, disaster risk reduction (DRR) rollout and emergency preparedness and response codification.

The incumbent will provide leadership and technical assistance for innovative approaches to DRR and emergency preparedness;

Participate in the preparation of programme status implementation reports as required.

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Attributes

Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field.

Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in programme formulation, planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, some of which should be in emergency programme management and operations.

Versatility, judgment, maturity and ability to work in a team. Ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions and political/cultural sensitivity.

Current knowledge of development issues, policies, as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development DRR and emergency response and cooperation.

Proven ability to conceptualise, innovate, execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills

Leadership and organizational abilities

Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.

Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relations both within and outside the organisation.

Eligibility Criteria

1. ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered.

2. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

3. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.

4. If applications are sent by email, please clearly indicate the position applied for and use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_Mukasa P11 or Gold_Mukasa CV or Gold_ Mukasa Application.

5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.

6. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications is 21 January, 2013.

Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:

Human Resource Specialist,

UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,

Plot 9, George Street,

P.O. Box 7047, Kampala-Uganda.

Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org