Programme Associate (TA) GS6, Male’, Maldives

• Country: Male, Maldives
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A
• Organization: UNICEF
• Gender: Both 
• Deadline: 2024-01-14

Purpose for the job:

Under the close supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate supports the respective section through providing procedural, administrative, and operational support in developing, implementing, executing, and monitoring their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

Key function, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks

1. Support to programme development and planning

• Researches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles data and information on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.
• Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.
• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

2. Support in programme implementation

• Provide support to the supervisor and team, as required, on programme implementation, including logistical support.
• Liaise with operations team and other relevant personnel as needed to ensure smooth programme implementation.

3. Support to monitoring and reporting of results

• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

4. Support in resource mobilization

• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential).
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

5. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building

• Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to program processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

Impact of Results

The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme Associate to the development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles):

Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability
• Sustainability

Core competencies

• Communication (I)
• Working with people (I)
• Drive for results (I)

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing (I)
• Applying technical expertise (I)
• Planning and organizing (I)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

Recruitment Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Dhivehi is required.

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