Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Addis Ababa | Mekele
Grade: Junior level – LICA-9, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Public Health and Health Service
Environment
Communication and Public Information
Security and Safety
Documentation and Information Management
Closing Date: 2024-10-07
Job categories Health, Health, Safety and Environment
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5333/28927
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Mekele, Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-9
Duration Ongoing Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
Application period 24-Sep-2024 to 07-Oct-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
Undertake, in close consultation with the Project Coordinator, the preparation of project implementation plans for all approved projects, including work programmes, budgets, facility requirements, and staffing schedules;
Develop and maintain comprehensive project planning including task allocation, tracking and achievement of all assigned and planned activities;
Prepare Terms of Reference and Requests for Proposals, as needed for the selection of consultants, consulting firms, or NGOs.
Provide sound policy advice, process management and programme advisory support to Implementing Partners;
Ensure the highest possible quality of delivery and devise strategies for increased programme delivery and quality programming;
Maintain and improve the programme communication system to facilitate the dissemination of information and reports to all key stakeholders.
Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the projects.
Serve as resource person to relate with relevant departments at BoH at central and field level to ensure optimal communication, information sharing and consultation;
Promote information sharing environment in the office and serve as resource person on all aspects related to Public Health;
Undertake other duties that may be assigned by the Project Co-ordinator.
IV. Impact of Results
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Health, Safety, Social and Environmental Senior Analyst – Analysis and Reporting directly impact on the efficient performance of the programme in order to specifically advise and report on the Programme activities required to achieve the results of Rapid Response and Recovery for this project.
This contributes to the credibility of the organization as an effective service provider in project services and management.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
Advanced Degree/Master’s degree in health, public health, health economics, epidemiology, social science, statistics, or other related field is required.
A first university degree (Bachelor’s equivalent) will be accepted in lieu of the Master´s degree with an additional four (4) years of experience.
Experience:
A minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in the area of Public Health is required;
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex environment is an added advantage;
Previous successful involvement with, and good knowledge of MOH, NGO’s and civil society would be an asset;
Strong communication and facilitation skills, and ability to establish good working relations with colleagues and stakeholders in a sensitive environment is desirable;
Willingness to undertake regular field visits in difficult conditions is preferable;
Excellent writing and analytical skills would be an asset;
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English (reading, speaking & writing) is required.
Skills
Health – Public Health ( 2 years) – required.