VA-2014-010
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pretoria is inviting applications from suitably qualified South African nationals for the Temporary Appointment post of:
HEALTH SPECIALIST, NO-C
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading child rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour and action towards children. In South Africa, UNICEF supports national efforts to realize children’s rights by promoting evidence-based policy advocacy and strategic partnerships as a means to leverage policies and resources for children, giving special attention to vulnerable children and disparity reduction. It works in the areas of health and nutrition, early childhood development; basic education; child protection and social policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Temporary Appointment
Duration: 01 October 2014 – 30 September 2015
PURPOSE OF THE POST:
Under the overall guidance and through specific supervision by the Chief of Health and Nutrition, support the work of the section by building capacity, providing technical assistance and conducting monitoring and evaluation for UNICEF's child health interventions in South Africa, with a focus on the scaling up of prevention and response to Violence Against Women Children, ensuring access to justice for the most vulnerable children especially those affected by the HIV/AIDS.
Responsibilities include:
- · Collect and analyze data and information for the preparation of ongoing assessment and analysis of (a) the realization of rights of vulnerable children through accessing justice and other support services, and (b) children in situations of risk of violence, exploitation and abuse. Analyse relevant policies for national and sub-national situation analysis where appropriate, and for programme/project planning, management and evaluation purposes.
- · Undertake field visits and information-gathering actions to monitor and evaluate programme implementation, identification of problems and propose remedial action. Identify courses of action. Identify courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
- · Through working with multiple South African Departments (national and provincial), UN agencies (especially UN Women and UNFPA), development partners and civil society, provide technical assistance in the development of prevention strategies, methodologies and programme approaches for children at risk of violence, exploitation and abuse.
- · Provide professional input into the development of Annual Programme Work plans and Mid/Annual Reviews.
- · Support planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Child Protection Programme especially its Safer South Africa Component, including by evaluating and analysing financial and programmatic reports, attending technical cooperation meetings, preparing notes/reports and undertaking follow-up action related to programme implementation.
Education:
A university degree in social sciences, law or related fields, with a post graduate degree at Master’s level desirable.
Work experience:
At least 5 years’ progressively responsible professional work experience in the private or national public sector or intergovernmental sector in project organisation, report writing and monitoring & evaluation in Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), justice for children, gender, child rights and child protection.
Language:
- · Fluency in English both verbal and written required.
- · Fluency in at least two other South African languages an-advantage.
- · A proven ability to prepare concise, complete project and programme documentation.
Skills:
- Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills
- Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work & projects.
- Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
- Commitment to continuous learning for professional development.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Sharing UNICEF Core Values of:
· Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity
Proficiency in UNICEF Core Competencies of:
• Communication • Working with People • Drive for Results
Proficient in functional competencies of:
• Leading and Supervising • Formulating Strategies and Concepts • Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing • Applying Technical Expertise • Entrepreneurial Thinking
How to apply:
All applications are to be accompanied by the attached completed and signed Personal History form (P11 Form), CV and application letter with a clear reference of the position being applied for. Applications are to be sent on or before05 August, 2014to the following email address: safpretoriavacancy@unicef.org.
Only South African nationals will be considered. If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Regret letters will only be sent to interviewed candidates.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only complete applications consisting of detailed CV and P11 form will be reviewed.
UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT.
UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
