Programme Affiliate

Job no: 571539
Contract sort: Non permanent Appointment
Obligation Station: Addis Ababa
Degree: G-6
Location: Ethiopia
Classes: Schooling

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For each youngster, 

UNICEF is at present the Grant Agent (GA) for the World Partnership for Schooling (GPE) System Transformation Grant (STG) – within the quantity of US$ 107.59 million – and Ladies Schooling Accelerator (GEA) – amounting to US$ 25 million – totaling US$ 132.59 million, which might be beneath accelerated implementation for the subsequent 4 interval of the System Transformation of Schooling Progranmme (STEP) for Ladies and Studying starting from July 2024 to June 2028. Because the GA, UNICEF bears the duty for overseeing total programme planning and implementation and results-reporting in collaboration with the Ministry of Schooling (MoE), Regional Schooling Bureaus (REBs), STEP Goal Woredas, different Implementing Companions, GPE Coordinating Businesses (USAID and FCDO) and the Native Schooling Group members. The STEP programme is specializing in realizing a strengthened, extra inclusive and equitable faculties and education system for accelerating ladies’ education and enhancing studying outcomes for all kids in Ethiopia, and goals at reaching interrelated intermediate outcomes as follows:

Outcome 1: Academics and college leaders with a concentrate on pre-primary and first faculties and most deprived areas, empowered to assist inclusive and efficient scholar studying. 

Outcome 2: Elevated and extra equitable entry to high quality center college and secondary education to speed up ladies’ education and battle restoration in essentially the most deprived areas.

Outcome 3: Strengthened system transformation and capacities in the direction of addressing obstacles to entry, fairness and enchancment of teaching and studying.

As a precondition to accessing the varied grants obtainable from GPE, the Ministry of Schooling and the Native Schooling Group have collectively recognized improved studying outcomes for all kids generally education because the precedence coverage reform for Partnership Compact that might be achieved by way of education system transformation within the nation. The transformation might be achieved by addressing present bottlenecks and dealing collaboratively with all stakeholders, companions, and the World Partnership for Schooling (GPE). The GPE Partnership Compact, accepted by the GPE Secretariat in 2023, articulated and elaborated on this precedence reform that served as the premise for Ethiopia’s utility to entry GPE financing together with: 1) System Capability Grant (SCG): US$ 4.1 million by World Financial institution as Grant Agent; 2) System Transformation Grant (STG): US$ 107.59 million by UNICEF as Grant Agent; and three) Ladies Schooling Accelerator: US$ 25 million by UNICEF as Grant Agent, and 4) Multiplier Grant: 2.6 million by UNICEF as Grant Agent whereas the remaining stability of the Multiplier Grant within the quantity of about US$ 47.4 million remains to be obtainable for disbursement to Ethiopia for an eligible organisation who did handle to mobilize matching funds.

Because the designated Grant Agent, UNICEF Ethiopia is at present beneath preparation to kick begin the total implementation of the STEP for Ladies and Studying at nationwide stage with a concentrate on supply of concrete and measurable outcomes on kids’s education at grassroot stage with implementation of focused interventions in about 150 woredas/ districts throughout the 12 Nationwide Regional States and a couple of Metropolis Administrations within the nation.

For efficient planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the STEP for Ladies and Studying, it turns into essential to recruit and deploy certified programme affiliate to the STEP Programme Administration Workplace. Beneath the direct supervision of the GPE Programme Supervisor (P4), the incumbent gives total assist helps to the STEP Programme Administration Workplace (PMO) by finishing up a spread of programme assist capabilities that facilitate the well timed planning, implementation, monitoring and results-based reporting of the GPE funded System Transformation of Schooling Programme (STEP) for Ladies and Studying.

How will you make a distinction?

Beneath the supervision and steering of the Schooling Specialist, the Programme Affiliate helps the part by finishing up a spread of programme assist capabilities that gives total assist in the direction of well timed planning, implementation, monitoring and results-based reporting of the GPE funded System Transformation of Schooling Programme (STEP) for Ladies and Studying.

Key capabilities, accountabilities and associated duties/duties

The Programme Affiliate works in shut collaboration with a spread of employees within the Nation Workplace, exterior companions and company counterparts in assist of programme design and supply. S/He gives common suggestions on the standing of initiatives by way of monitoring milestones and advises on enhancements to maintain actions on monitor.

Abstract of key capabilities/accountabilities:

• Facilitating the event of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by offering info and drafting chosen sections of it. 
• Making certain the well timed and correct recording and administrative processing of presidency & NGO’s proposals and requests for direct money transfers (DCTs).
• Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for money and provides and informing team-members on the standing.
• Serving to conduct common spot checks of companion’s initiatives to evaluate their monetary record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting methods.
• Monitoring and monitoring the environment friendly distribution of provides which are required for efficient programme supply.
• Supporting the programme part in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative knowledge and knowledge from quite a lot of sources on topic issues related to the work of the part to facilitate programme supply in addition to preparation of studies, working papers and shows. 
• Finishing up transactions in VISION making certain programme outcomes, actions and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per part revisions when mandatory.
• Finishing up transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related objects for his/her part together with however not restricted to registering grant allotments and monitoring expiring programme grants.
• Getting ready monitoring and reporting info for supervisor and group on agreed efficiency indicators to drive extra environment friendly management and accountability for outcomes.
• Recurrently monitoring budgets and monetary expenditures of part by using relevant instruments, making certain compliance with UNICEF guidelines and rules, maintaining supervisor knowledgeable and suggested on actions for resolution and/or comply with up.
• Serving to put together periodic or ad-hoc monetary studies referring to nation workplace and donors to assist the workplace in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Helps capability growth actions associated to programme growth by getting ready coaching supplies and collaborating in workout routines.

To qualify as an advocate for each youngster you’ll have…

The next minimal necessities:

• Schooling: Completion of secondary education is required, ideally supplemented by technical or college programs associated to the work of the group.
• Work Expertise: A minimal of six years of administrative or clerical work expertise is required. Prior expertise in programme assist capabilities is an asset. Related expertise in a UN system company or group is taken into account as an asset.
• Language Necessities: Fluency in English is required. Information of one other official UN language (Arabic, Chinese language, French, Russian or Spanish) or a neighborhood language is an asset.
• Abilities: In-depth data of the administration which underpins UNICEF nation workplace programme/mission operations, together with monitoring and analysis processes. Robust organizational, planning and prioritizing abilities and talents. Excessive sense of confidentiality, initiative and common sense. Means to work successfully with folks of various nationwide and cultural backgrounds. Robust office management abilities. Excessive consideration to element. Means to successfully handle the part’s materials sources and monitor its funds. Good analytical abilities. Expertise utilizing MS Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint and different UNICEF software program corresponding to SharePoint.

For each Little one, you show…

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The UNICEF competencies required for this submit are…

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates Self Consciousness and Moral Consciousness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with Others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to Obtain Impactful Outcomes (1)
• Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (1)

Familiarize your self with our competency framework and its completely different ranges.

UNICEF is right here to serve the world’s most deprived kids and our international workforce should mirror the variety of these kids. The UNICEF household is dedicated to incorporate everybody, regardless of their race/ethnicity, age, incapacity, gender identification, sexual orientation, faith, nationality, socio-economic background, or every other private attribute.

We provide a wide selection of advantages to our employees, together with paid parental depart, day without work for breastfeeding functions[KR5], and affordable lodging for individuals with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the usage of versatile working preparations.

UNICEF doesn’t rent candidates who’re married to kids (individuals beneath 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and targets of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is dedicated to selling the safety and safeguarding of all kids. All chosen candidates will bear rigorous reference and background checks and might be anticipated to stick to those requirements and ideas. Background checks will embrace the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Chosen candidates could also be required to offer extra info to conduct a background examine.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Constitution of the United Nations, the paramount consideration within the employment of the employees is the need of securing the very best requirements of effectivity, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s lively dedication to diversity and inclusion is vital to ship the perfect outcomes for youngsters. For this place, eligible and appropriate feminine candidates and individuals with incapacity are inspired to use.

Authorities staff who’re thought of for employment with UNICEF are usually required [LK6] to resign from their authorities positions earlier than taking over an project with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the proper to withdraw a suggestion of appointment, with out compensation, if a visa or medical clearance shouldn’t be obtained, or mandatory inoculation necessities are usually not met, inside an affordable interval for any cause. 

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Marketed: 08 Could 2024 E. Africa Commonplace Time
Deadline: 15 Could 2024 E. Africa Commonplace Time