NOB – Fixed Term Position TNZ11010
UNICEF, The United Nations Children’s Fund, supports the Government of Tanzania through its Education programme to enhance the learning and school environment and to strengthen the capacity of educational institutions and service providers with a focus on Equity, gender and life skills. UNICEF is now seeking to recruit a qualified, motivated and experienced Education Officer who will assist in the monitoring of this education programme and its package of interventions at district, field and community levels as a way to track progress towards the realization of the agreed results of the programme.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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. Draft sound Education programme budgets for review by the supervisor.
- Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Education project status.
- Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports including monitoring and reporting indicators by gender; draft changes in Education project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action.
- Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database ( ProMS). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.
- Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database ( ProMS). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.
- Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration. Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management. Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Education project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies. Supports coordination with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Education sector.
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.
WORK 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 Kiswahili.
Interested candidates should apply online explaining clearly why they think they are qualified for this position with a copy of their CV. Applications should be addressed to The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF Tanzania Country Office, Dar Es Salaam, and sent to: hr.tanzania@unicef.org indicating clearly Vacancy Note title and No. 2011/0018. Applications not quoting the title and number will automatically be disqualified. Please DO NOT attach copies of your certificates/diplomas.
Closing date for applications is 31st August 2011
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
