Chief Field Office
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Vavuniya
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Chief Field Office, Vavunya, Sri Lanka
Closing Date: Friday, 14 January 2011
Vavuniya
Capacity Building;
Privileges and Immunities;
Programme Planning;
Public Speaking;
Rules and Regulations;
Social Sciences;
Sri Lanka;
Technical Support
Chief Field Office
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations Children's Fund
Closing date: 14 Jan 2011
Location: Sri Lanka - Vavuniya
Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, responsible for management of UNICEF Vavunya Field Office.
Key Expected Results
1. You will manage operations of Vavunya field office. Provide substantial input in design of appropriate office management systems and directs staff in implementing them to ensure appropriate utilization of the organization's resources in compliance with rules and regulations.
2. You will participate in the formulation and development of programme goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Plan, implement and monitor assigned activities.
3. You will participate with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving programme delivery.
4. You will arrange with government authorities operational facilities of the basic cooperation agreement,(e.g. customs, visas, protocol, receipt of contributions, security, accommodations, privileges and immunities.).
5. You will provide technical support to government and non-government organizations at the national, regional and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the programmes/projects. Plan, organizes and conduct training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building at the central level, and expansion of coverage of services.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a related technical field.
Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience in management, programme planning, monitoring, and evaluation, in a related field.
Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
Contributes and tries out innovative approaches and insights.
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 organisation.
How to apply
If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.
Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2010-002700. Applications must be received by 14 January 2011.
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
In the selection of its staff, 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.
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