Job Description

Purpose of the Post: Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent is accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of project(s) related specifically to HIV and adolescent development to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives; accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the HIV and adolescent programme promoted equity, gender equality, with an emphasis on gender disaggregation, gender disparity identification and gender mainstreaming to guide policies, programmes monitoring and evaluations. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Contributes towards knowledge management through the preparation of research by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information. Prepares briefing papers, background document and technical critiques and provides technical advice to UNICEF, government and external partners in the area of HIV/AIDS and Youth and Adolescent Development. Prepares the sectoral documents for the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Plans of Action, and other programme documents, as required. 2. Contributes to the design, , implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme component on opportunities for adolescents and young people. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation. Participates in the development of the sectoral workplan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives. 3. Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development. 4. Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the opportunities for adolescents and young people component. 5. Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programmes/projects. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Identifies and builds strategic partnerships and promotes networking to build constituencies for children and young people. Assists government authorities in planning and organizing training, research and other programmes leading to advocacy for policy change for programme sustainability. 6. Provide leadership and management of the HIV and Adolescent unit through the quality control of outputs, contributing to management mechanisms within the office, formulation of strategy and direction and management of all staff reporting to the position so as to effectively guide, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities. 7. Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Deputy Representative or Representative, as required. Prepares programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc. 8. Supports UNICEF Emergency response where and if required. Ensures Emergency Preparedness and Response plans are up to date, partners are prepared and programmes/projects are pre-positioned were appropriate.