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With over 850 indigenous languages, and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights.ย In Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEFโs works effectively both โupstreamโ (with governments) and โdownstreamโ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.
ย How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their 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:
โข Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it.
โข Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGOโs proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs).
โข Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status.
โข Helping conduct regular spot checks of partnerโs projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems.
โข Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.
โข 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.
โข 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.
โข 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. โข Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
โข 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.
โข Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
โข Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises
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As a champion for every child, qualifications areโฆ..
Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization. A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.ย
For every Child, you demonstrateโฆ our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability.
View our competency framework atย https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf
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Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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