The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Mali, wishes to recruit a Malian national for the following position:
Title : Health Specialist (Policy)
Level : NOC (National Professional, Category C of the UN System)
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term
Duration : Initially 12 months (renewable) based on satisfactory performance
Section: Child Survival Section
Duty Station : Bamako
Date of issue : 16 September 2009
Date of closure: 30 September 2009
I. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis.
– Prepares the sectoral documents for the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and Plans of Action, Country programme Summary Sheet, and other programme documents, as required.
– Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate health sectoral programme development with regards to IHP+/HHA, MBB, MTEF in light of child survival strategies and Poverty Reduction Strategy in general.
– Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners on IHP+/HHA, MBB, MTEF. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues.
– Meets with national and international agencies covering development, monitoring and evaluation of health sector development plans. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for health sector action plan review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
– Assists government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes with regards to IHP+/HHA, MBB, MTEF. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
– Participates in the development of the health sectoral workplan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
– Prepares programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
II. QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
1.) Education
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field.
2.) Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
3.) Language(s)
Fluency in French and good working knowledge of English is required.
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
4.) Other Competencies
– Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields,
– Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills,
– Supervisory and managerial skills,
– Leadership and teamwork abilities,
– Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications,
– Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
III. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The application letter, together with the following documents should be addressed to the Human Resources Section, UNICEF, P. O. Box 96, Bamako in a sealed envelope, marked – Application for the post of Health Specialist (Policy) Bamako – # 65119-
– A detailed CV;
– A completed UN Personal History Form (P11) available on UNICEF’s web site: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html using the link download the form;
– Proof of Malian nationality (legalized photocopy of either the national identity card or the national passport).
The application letter may also be delivered in person to the UNICEF Reception Desk, Niamakoro, Route de l’aéroport, Bamako, and a registration receipt should be obtained.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is a non smoking environment.
Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.