United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
Vacancy Announcement: KCO/EDU/2015-037
Education Officer,
NO-B
Fixed Term Appointment
Open to Kenya Nationals Only
Applications are hereby invited from suitably
qualified candidates to fill the above position Appointment in the UNICEF Kenya
Country Office.
Purpose of the Post: Under
the general supervision of the Chief of Field Office (NOD) based in Garissa,
and in close technical collaboration with the Chief of Education, responsible
accountable for professional technical contribution to education
programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and
evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting.
Commitment for enhancement of gender-sensitive
teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives
of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy focusing on
Nomadic, Emergency Education/DRR, CFS, OOSC and children with special needs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Programme/Project Management
- Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date
information required for effective Education programme and project design,
implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, including gender
disaggregation at county and sub county level.
- Work with the county and sub-county/district counterparts from all
relevant inter-sectoral departments as well as communities to design and
develop annual work plans for the assigned county and sub-county within
education programs.
2. Project Efficiency and
Effectiveness
- Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation
follow-on activities with various implementing partners, including
monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply
and non-supply assistance and Education project status.
- Undertake regular field visits to project counties and sub counties
to monitor UNICEF supply and cash assistance.
- Provide technical assistance to counties and sub-counties
counterparts in the implementation of all activities planned by Education
section in the assigned counties.
- Support Operationalization and expansion of Child Friendly School
(CFS) School including measuring learning achievements, OOSC
strategy.
- Support in conducting periodic project implementation reviews with
district officials, CBOs, and NGO’s and prepare relevant reports and draft
recommendations for changes in the district work plan as required.
3. Work Plan and Project
Documentation
- Mobilize all district level stakeholders and facilitate stronger
partnership for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
fully costed education strategic plan for the counties of North-Eastern
and upper Eastern region.
- Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports
including monitoring and reporting disintegrated indicators.
- Support County to use GIS linked EMIS for planning and monitoring
Education project work plans.
- Assist in identification of required supplies and equipment.
- Support public education campaigns for creating greater awareness
on educating girls and on the responsibilities of parent & communities
in providing quality education to all children.
- Provide support for consultation with partners as required on
planning and implementation of strategies related to OOSC, CFS, girl’s
education etc.
4. Project Implementation Information
and Data
- Initiate systematic follow-up actions for timely liquidation of
Cash Assistance to counties.
- Evaluate and analyze financial and supply reports to ensure
appropriateness of documentation, expenditure on project activities are
within allotments.
- Report to supervisor/section head the outcome of review.
- Provide monthly briefs on progress and on emergencies as needed.
- Follow up on queries, including with and by partners, or initiate
corrective action on discrepancies.
- Assist County level Education counterparts in developing overall
capacity and in conducting rapid assessment at the time of emergencies,
contribute to the development of appropriate responses, facilitate
distribution of and monitoring end use of emergency education
supplies.
- Update regularly the Emergency Focal Point/Officer (Project
Officer, Primary Education) on situation in areas of risk or affected and
ensure smooth coordination of responses.
5. Knowledge Sharing
- Document good practices and draft relevant section(s) of program
report for donors, for management and for annual report.
- Contribute towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by
compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing
chapter(s) of the Analysis.
- Contribute to programme implementation annual report and evaluate
against established programme objectives and contribute to work annual
plans.
- Prepare tables, graphs and other statistical data as required by
Basic Education and Learning Outcome section.
- Compile Education project implementation training and orientation
materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.
Required qualifications,
competencies, technical background and experience
Education
- University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the
following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences,
or a field(s) relevant to international development assistance
Experience:
- Two years of professional work experience at national and
international levels relevant Education programmes.
- Experience working in the UN or other international development
organization an asset.
- Background in Emergency programme an asset.
Language:
- Fluency in English and Swahili required.
- Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an
asset
Core Values
- Commitment
- Diversity and inclusion
- Integrity
Core competencies
- Communication [ II ]
- Working with People[ II ]
- Drive for Results [ II ]
Functional Competencies:
- Leading and Supervising [II]
- Analyzing [II]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]
- Learning and Researching [II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [III]
- Planning and Organizing [II]
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure
they forward their applications along with their curriculum vitae, P-11 form (CLICK HERE to download) - (Internal
candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation
Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesC@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No. “KCO/EDU/2015/037” in the email subject.
Closing Date: 18
September 2015
Programme Officer (Adolescents),
NO-B
Temporary Appointment (364
days)
Open to Kenya Nationals Only
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position Appointment in the UNICEF Kenya Country Office.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position Appointment in the UNICEF Kenya Country Office.
Purpose of the Post: The
Programme Officer (Adolescents) will be responsible to support the National
AIDS Control Council (NACC) in achieving results for adolescents as spelt out
in the Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework and the national operational plan to end
new HIV infections and AIDS related deaths amongst adolescents and young
people.
The incumbent will be placed at NACC with regular
supervision by UNICEF.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of the Operational Plan for Ending
new HIV infections and AIDS related deaths amongst adolescents and young
people
- Support the role out of the communication strategy for stigma
reduction and reducing new infections and AIDS related deaths amongst
children and adolescents
- Liaise with the Education Sector on implementation of policies and
plans for young learners living with HIV
- Monitor, document and report on the progress of the implementation
of adolescents programming and policy within the context of HIV across the
counties in Kenya
- Support to develop content and models to train partners for
improved community based support for adolescents in HIV prevention,
treatment and care at national and sub national levels
- Offer technical support to the capacity development unit to develop
a training for marginalized adolescents to participate in the HIV response
- Provide technical support to strengthen networks for adolescents
living with HIV
- Strengthen partnerships and coordination among relevant sector
government and non government partners, county teams, the UN and
development partners
- Support the analysis of disaggregated national and county data on
adolescent boys and girls.
Education:
- A University Degree in public health, pediatric, adolescent health,
family health, health research, global/international health, health policy
and/or management, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other
health related sciences is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in HIV/AIDS
planning and management and/or in relevant areas of health care,
health/emergency preparedness at the international level and/or in a
developing country is required.
- Experience in HIV/AIDS programme/project development in UN system
agency or organization is an asset.
Language:
- Fluency in English
required.
- Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an
asset.
Competencies:
Core values
- Commitment
- Diversity and inclusion
- Integrity
Core competencies
- Communication [ II ]
- Working with People[ I ]
- Drive for Results [ I ]
Functional Competencies:
- Analyzing [II]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]
- Learning and Researching [II]
- Applying Technical Expertise [II]
- Planning and Organizing [II]
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure
they forward their applications along with their curriculum vitae, P-11 form (CLICK HERE to
download) - (Internal candidates should attach copies of their last two
Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesB@unicef.org
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenhrvacanciesB@unicef.org
Please indicate: Reference No.
“KCO/HIV/AIDS//2015/038” in the email subject.
Closing Date: 18
September 2015
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion
within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from
Kenyan nationals, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living
with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Regret letters will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.