Programme Associate EPAD, (GS-6), Fixed Term, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, #112171

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….

 

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action.

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How can you make a difference?

 

Purpose of the job

 

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of education, protection and Adolescent Development,, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor the component related to education, protection and adolescent development of the country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.  

 

The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

 

• Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information to specialists in charge of programme and verifying budget of projects in line with the rules and financial dispositions of the Office . 

 

• Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).

 

• Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.

 

• Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner’s projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.

 

• Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.

 

• Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations. 

 

• Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

 

• Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

 

• Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.

 

• Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.

 

• Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.

 

• Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you should have:

 

Education

Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

 

Work Experience and Requirements:

A minimum of six years of administ