Country: India
Closing date: 07 Jan 2018
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!
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For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE
In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, there is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
How can you make a difference?
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in the world's thereby ensuring a better future for every child, this is the chance to make a difference. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Field Office or Health Specialist, the Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Program within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Support to program development and planning2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results3. Technical and operational support to program implementation4. Networking and partnership building5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
1. Support to program development and planning
2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to program implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
IMPACT OF RESULTS
The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation, planning and implementation of health programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the Health Program that directly impacts the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide program services to protect the rights of children, promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society.
Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):
Education:
A University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related sciences is the minimum requirement.
A medical doctor degree with advanced University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, obstetrics/gynecology, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related science is a definite asset.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public health planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, Immunization, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level and/or in India is required. Experience in health program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
For every Child, you demonstrate…
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity.
Core Competencies (Required)
Communication [II] • Working with People [II] • Drive for Results [II]
Functional Competencies (Required)
Formulating strategies and concepts (I); Analyzing (II); Applying technical expertise ((II); Learning and researching (II); Planning and organizing (II).
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
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How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=509658