Job Description

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, a champion How can you make a difference? Major Duties and Responsibilities: Contributes towards 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 Women's Empowerment. Prepares the sectoral documents for the Country Programme Document(CPD) and Plans of Action, and other programme documents, as required. Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates the Education programme components. 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 work plan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives. Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development and gender mainstreaming. 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 Education. 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. Assists government authorities in planning and organizing training, research and other programmes leading to advocacy for policy change for programme sustainability. 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. 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 UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Candidates will not be considered if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Advertised: 15 Nov 2018 Iran Standard Time Applications close: 29 Nov 2018 11:55 PM Iran Standard Time