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Chief, Antenna Office

Bamako, Mali UNICEF
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Mali wishes to recruit for the following position:
Title:   Chief, Antenna Office (Education) (Tombouctou)
Level:  NOC
Type of Appointment:  Fixed-Term Contract
Duration: 1 Year (renewable)
Duty Station :   Tombouctou, Mali
Date of issue  : 01 July 2015               
Date of closure:  14 July 2015
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the overall guidance of the Chief Field Office, be responsible for overseeing the implementation and monitoring of the Mali Country Programme in Timbuktu region, in close collaboration with all the programme technical sections and Emergency and Operations section. In addition, in coordination with Education Section, s/he will be directly responsible for Education Programme in Timbuktu region
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
Analysis of priority needs of children and women in the region is conducted in consultation with the regional government and other partners and shared with Country Office in a timely manner.
Undertakes and assists with assessment of local conditions resulting from the emergency situation affecting children and mothers in the region. Determines priorities for interventions in line with priorities defined in the CPD. Prepares programme proposals for emergency and development assistance and other related documentation, as necessary. Identifies problems, needs and opportunities, seeks solutions and provides authoritative advice on matters relating to the fulfilment of children and women’s rights in the region
Strategic objectives of the programmes in the region is clearly defined, implementation of programme is properly planned and quality is ensured through field monitoring.
Prepares plans of action and work plans for programme implementation in the region. Manages programme implementation and undertakes field visits to programme intervention areas, to assess local conditions and monitor progress.
Partnerships with the government and other key actors in the region are strengthened to develop synergies to collectively achieve programme results.
Establishes contact with local authorities, community leaders, CBOs and other partners and allies to keep abreast of situation pertaining to children and women. Collects information, identifies problems and constraints, in order to ensure effective programme delivery and results. Provides training and/or briefing, as required to local partners to reinforce national capacity. Directs professional staff in negotiations and dialogue with local authorities and other partners to develop and strengthen programme cooperation.
Accountability of UNICEF and partners are ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds.
Ensures the timely delivery of cash assistance and supplies, monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources/inputs. Certifies the disbursement of funds to partners in the region and financial reports. 
The Timbuktu office is managed in a sound and transparent manner, and the essential information is shared with the Country Office timely to ensure consistency in the management strategy.
Prepares progress reports for the decision making process and information purposes for UNICEF management, donors, partners and allies.  As the Head of Office in the Region, participates in the formulation of the UNICEF programme strategy through periodic consultations with Deputy Representative, Chief, Emergency/Field Operations and other Programme Specialists.
The capacity of the UNICEF field staff and partners in the region is strengthened in programme management and advocacy, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
Participates in discussions with government or other local authorities’ partners and allies, to advocate and/or assist counterparts in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of programme and coordination.  Directs staff members in monitoring and reporting on the status of and activities for children and women through periodic and/or special reports to inform the Bamako Office on problems, difficulties and corrective actions undertaken or recommended. Coordinates/maintains the development and use of monitoring and data collection tools (including rapid assessment and early warning) in collaboration with the other program sections within the CO for the CCCs.
Staff members in the Timbuktu office are supervised and office properties managed in compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Supervises, guides and manages the human resources under his/her direct supervision. Recommends on recruitment, deployment, development of staff in the field Office. Responsible for instituting measures to safeguard the welfare of UNICEF staff in the field office. Supervise the utilisation of office properties and ensure cost effectiveness of the office management.
Sectoral and inter-sectoral coordination with partners is effectively managed at regional level.
Participates in inter-agency initiatives to improve coordination of humanitarian response and regular programme (IA contingency planning, IA assessment missions, coordination meetings, technical task forces, cluster leadership related mission etc.)    Provides leadership to generate, foster and maintain amongst all staff high morale and team work, sound management-staff relations, and ensures general staff welfare and security.
Emergency preparedness mechanism is in place to ensure the timely response.
Coordinates the sub-office contingency planning exercises, capturing    lessons learnt on innovative and successful practices and procedures and sharing them with CO.  In case of  emergency situations created by either natural disaster, war or civil strife, directs necessary funding and prompt implementation of appropriate interventions to assist (in co-operation with the CO, government and other partners), the affected population, especially children and women; in consultation with the supervisor. 
Effective programme delivery and results in Education is ensured in consultation with partners in the region and in coordination with Education Section.   
Ensure effective programme delivery and results in Education. This includes contribution to situation analysis, programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in coordination with the education authority in the region and other partners, and under guidance of Education Section in the Country Office. The incumbent will also ensure effective coordination and knowledge management in Education.
QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES
Education
Advanced university degree in Education; Primary Education, or a Social Sciences, or other relevant disciplines. 
Work Experience
Five years of progressively professional work experience at national and international levels in field programmes relevant to Education programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.(IP)
Experience in national level development assistance is an asset.
Experience with addressing gender disparities and asset.
Background/familiarity with Emergency.
Language Proficiency
Fluency in English and French
Nationality         
Malienne
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The application letter, together with a detailed CV, a completed UN Personal History Form P-11 (available on Unicef’s website: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) should be sent by mail to Mali_Recruitment@unicef.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is a non-smoking environment.
Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.
Staff members and candidates with disabilities are considered on an equal basis with other staff members and candidates in the provision of access to equal employment opportunities, equal remuneration for work of equal value, and a safe and healthy working environment that is free from harassment and offers redress for grievances.

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