United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)United Nations Agency
Closing date: 23 Jun 2010
Location: Indonesia - Banda Aceh
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Accountable for effective management of studies and collection of information related to the situation of women and children in Aceh; analyze government’s budget allocations and decentralization status of social services; initiate social policy dialogue with the Government for programme development, advocating for increased public resource allocation and budgeting towards the social sector and sustainable decentralization of social services.
KEY END-RESULTS
1. Situation analysis on children and women in Aceh completed. Constructive dialogue and partnership established with government, parliament and universities to discuss and disseminate findings of the situation analysis for policy formulation, programme development and advocacy for increased public resource allocation for social services.
2. KAP study on caring of women and children in Aceh completed. Findings are discussed and disseminated among relevant stakeholders for programme development. Communication Strategy for Development prepared with relevant stakeholders in collaboration with the communication section.
3, Information on state budget and spending patterns and decentralization status of social services are collected and analyzed to support advocacy for decentralization and provide input for UNICEF and government planning.
4. Maintain existing partnerships with the Government and other agencies established
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
1. Social policy dialogue and programme development
Support the establishment of steering committee for the conduction of the Situation Analysis on Women and Children in Aceh and provide guidance in carrying out constructive policy dialog for programme development and advocacy for increased public allocation for social services.
2. Collection of information and data on state budget resources
Collects information on state budgeting and spending patterns for social programmes and decentralization status of social services for programme development and to support advocacy for increased public resources and budget allocation for children and women.
3. Data collection, analysis and results-based approach
Collects systematically qualitative data and information on women and children rights and social services as an input for the situation analysis of children and women and for programme development.
4.. Advocacy and communication
Advocates and disseminates the finding of the studies to the genera public and to policy makers. For effective information dissemination organizes special events with the involvement of mass medias in collaboration with the communication section.
5. Partnerships
Establishes effective partnerships with the Government and relevant universities as well as NGOs for the conduction of the situation analysis of women and children in Aceh as well as for the KAP study.
Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family.
6. UNICEF Programme Management
Supports and contributes to effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF BA programme especially for the cluster social policy and capacity building.
Ensures that the planned studies and situation analysis are proper managed, provides technical advice and involve respective government departments as well as ensures the participation of all UNICEF’s sections. Ensures that the findings are considered in the annual planning for 2011.
JOB GRADE FACTORS
Level 3
- As a manager, responsible for effective and efficient planning, design, implementation and administration of specific project activities
- As a technical expert, provides timely and effective expert advice, guidance and input on situation analysis, programme strategy, planning, and implementation.
- Engages in social policy dialogue with local partners.
- Makes viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources
QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES ( [ ] indicates the level of proficiency required for the job.)
1.Education
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance, and or other relevant disciplines.
2.Work Experience
- Five years of relevant professional work experience.
- Developing country work experience
3.Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English, Bahasa Indonesia will be an asset
4. Competencies:
- is committed, embraces diversity and shows integrity
- is a good team worker and drives for results
- has capacity in leading
- good writing skills in formulating strategies and concept papers
- high capacity in analysing, planning and organizing
Duration of Contract : Up to 31 December 2010
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, P11 and two latest Performance Evaluations to Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF at: jakartahr@unicef.org
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