TA Project Coordinator EU-MNCHN Project, Abuja Nigeria at UN Children’s Fund 116 views0 applications


Purpose:

Under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Health and working closely with the Health Manager and programme specialists across other sections, provides overall management for the EU MNCHN project aimed at strengthening primary Health Care and Community Resilience for Improved Maternal, New-born, Child Health & Nutrition (MNCHN) Outcomes in Adamawa, Bauchi and Kebbi States of Northern Nigeria.

KEY EXPECTED RESULTS/Major responsibilities:

The goals of the Project Coordinator will be to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities within the timelines with desired quality. The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination, leadership, and resources coordination to meet the goals of the project. He is to lead and coordinate, on a daily basis, the implementation of the EU project activities and the work plans, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the agreed quality standards and budgets.

Working under the supervision of the MNCH Team Leader, the main job duties and roles of the EU Project Coordinator will be as follows;

Project Coordination

  • Provide practical, hands-on coordination and technical support to the EU-MNCHN project ensuring the quality and timeliness of all project components.
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities of sectoral team members for implementation of the various project components;
  • Track project implementation progress and ensure timely completion of the planned activities as per approved EU-MNCHN work plan;
  • Liaise with the MNCH manager, steering committee team at Federal, the CFO and field project colleagues and, sectoral Chiefs to coordinate and monitor project implementation;
  • Oversee review of project work plans and planning process for the subsequent periods;
  • Ensure that project implementation conform to the policies and procedures of UNICEF and the Contribution Agreement signed with the EU;
  • Oversee procurement processes related to EU-MNCHN including delivery and distribution of equipment and supplies;
  • Ensure that quality progress reports are produced and submitted in a timely manner to the MNCH Manager and Section Chiefs for submission to EUD according to the contract schedule;
  • Prepare inputs for monthly EU-MNCHN Technical Working Group meetings and Quarterly EU-MNCHN Steering Committee meetings for Section Chiefs and participate in the meetings;
  • Liaise and coordinate with other sections at UNICEF involved in the EU-MNCHN project specifically Nutrition, HIV, Child Protection, WASH and Communication (including C4D);
  • While ensuring the Section Chiefs are fully appraised on progress, develop and maintain positive relationships with all project partners, especially the Delegation of the European Union in Nigeria and the FMOH and SMOH;
  • Report regularly to the MNCH Manager and Section Chiefs on project progress and provide regular updates on the EU-MNCHN project.

Personnel Coordination

  • While ensuring integration of EU-MNCHN project implementation within the regular MNCHN project, coordinate the EU-MNCH project team promoting a “One team approach” and ensuring accountability of team members for their expected deliverables;
  • Provide leadership and direction to the EU-MNCHN personnel for timely and quality project implementation;
  • Promote and support effective team working through one-to-one communication and regular team meetings;
  • Agree clear performance objectives for all consultants, and ensure all team members have appropriately set objectives, and that performance assessment are undertaken in a timely manner;
  • Contribute to the recruitment and induction of EU-MNCHN project consultants as required.

Financial Coordination

  • Provide overall supervision and coordination of the project budget, including regular monitoring of expenditure against approved budget, in accordance with UNICEF financial procedures and guidelines;
  • Review financial reports and ensure consistency and accuracy of data.
  • Monitor DCT at Federal and State level and ensure timely disbursement and retirement

Communication and Reporting

  • Review financial reports and ensure consistency and accuracy of data.
  • Prepare high quality presentations and briefing packs in appropriate formats for briefing of partners and stakeholders as appropriate
  • Review draft reports from assigned staff ensuring quality standards are met
  • Write comprehensive regular reports as required in the M&E Framework and the Visibility Strategy outlining project progress, key achievements, challenges and steps being taken to address them, and next steps for submission to Section Chiefs

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Advanced university degree (minimum Master’s degree level) in one of following areas: Management, Public Health, International Development, medicine, social sciences or related field.

*First university degree with additional two-years ofrelevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of anadvanced university degree.

  • At least eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in an international organization with proven records of coordinating large projects.
  • Experience in coordinating and supervising teams with a mix of skills
  • General knowledge of health issues, RMNCH and Nutrition, is desirable
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with project counterparts from the Government and European Union Delegation.
  • Strong communication skills, including writing and public speaking
  • Strong planning, organization and strategic thinking skills
  • Fluency in spoken and written English

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

  • i) Core Values (Required)
  • Commitment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • ii) Core Competencies (Required)
  • Communications [III]
  • Working with People [III]
  • Drive for Results [III]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

  • Formulating strategies and concepts [II]
  • Analyzing [III]
  • Applying Technical Expertise [II]
  • Learning and researching [II]
  • Planning and Organizing [III]

Remarks

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service

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UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education.

UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.

The United Nations Children's Fund is a United Nations (UN) programme headquartered in New York City that provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It is one of the members of the United Nations Development Group and its executive committee.

UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II. The Polish physician Ludwik Rajchman is widely regarded as the founder of UNICEF and served as its first chairman from 1946. On Rajchman's suggestion, the American Maurice Pate was appointed its first executive director, serving from 1947 until his death in 1965. In 1953, UNICEF's mandate was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world and became a permanent part of the United Nations System. At that time, the words "international" and "emergency" were dropped from the organization's name, making it simply the United Nations Children's Fund, or popularly known as "UNICEF".

UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private donors, UNICEF's total income for 2008 was US$3,372,540,239. Governments contribute two-thirds of the organization's resources. Private groups and some six million individuals contribute the rest through national committees. It is estimated that 92 per cent of UNICEF revenue is distributed to programme services.UNICEF's programmes emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children. UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Prince of Asturias Award of Concord in 2006.

Most of UNICEF's work is in the field, with staff in over 190 countries and territories. More than 200 country offices carry out UNICEF's mission through programmes developed with host governments. Seven regional offices provide technical assistance to country offices as needed.

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Purpose:

Under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Health and working closely with the Health Manager and programme specialists across other sections, provides overall management for the EU MNCHN project aimed at strengthening primary Health Care and Community Resilience for Improved Maternal, New-born, Child Health & Nutrition (MNCHN) Outcomes in Adamawa, Bauchi and Kebbi States of Northern Nigeria.

KEY EXPECTED RESULTS/Major responsibilities:

The goals of the Project Coordinator will be to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities within the timelines with desired quality. The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination, leadership, and resources coordination to meet the goals of the project. He is to lead and coordinate, on a daily basis, the implementation of the EU project activities and the work plans, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the agreed quality standards and budgets.

Working under the supervision of the MNCH Team Leader, the main job duties and roles of the EU Project Coordinator will be as follows;

Project Coordination

  • Provide practical, hands-on coordination and technical support to the EU-MNCHN project ensuring the quality and timeliness of all project components.
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities of sectoral team members for implementation of the various project components;
  • Track project implementation progress and ensure timely completion of the planned activities as per approved EU-MNCHN work plan;
  • Liaise with the MNCH manager, steering committee team at Federal, the CFO and field project colleagues and, sectoral Chiefs to coordinate and monitor project implementation;
  • Oversee review of project work plans and planning process for the subsequent periods;
  • Ensure that project implementation conform to the policies and procedures of UNICEF and the Contribution Agreement signed with the EU;
  • Oversee procurement processes related to EU-MNCHN including delivery and distribution of equipment and supplies;
  • Ensure that quality progress reports are produced and submitted in a timely manner to the MNCH Manager and Section Chiefs for submission to EUD according to the contract schedule;
  • Prepare inputs for monthly EU-MNCHN Technical Working Group meetings and Quarterly EU-MNCHN Steering Committee meetings for Section Chiefs and participate in the meetings;
  • Liaise and coordinate with other sections at UNICEF involved in the EU-MNCHN project specifically Nutrition, HIV, Child Protection, WASH and Communication (including C4D);
  • While ensuring the Section Chiefs are fully appraised on progress, develop and maintain positive relationships with all project partners, especially the Delegation of the European Union in Nigeria and the FMOH and SMOH;
  • Report regularly to the MNCH Manager and Section Chiefs on project progress and provide regular updates on the EU-MNCHN project.

Personnel Coordination

  • While ensuring integration of EU-MNCHN project implementation within the regular MNCHN project, coordinate the EU-MNCH project team promoting a "One team approach" and ensuring accountability of team members for their expected deliverables;
  • Provide leadership and direction to the EU-MNCHN personnel for timely and quality project implementation;
  • Promote and support effective team working through one-to-one communication and regular team meetings;
  • Agree clear performance objectives for all consultants, and ensure all team members have appropriately set objectives, and that performance assessment are undertaken in a timely manner;
  • Contribute to the recruitment and induction of EU-MNCHN project consultants as required.

Financial Coordination

  • Provide overall supervision and coordination of the project budget, including regular monitoring of expenditure against approved budget, in accordance with UNICEF financial procedures and guidelines;
  • Review financial reports and ensure consistency and accuracy of data.
  • Monitor DCT at Federal and State level and ensure timely disbursement and retirement

Communication and Reporting

  • Review financial reports and ensure consistency and accuracy of data.
  • Prepare high quality presentations and briefing packs in appropriate formats for briefing of partners and stakeholders as appropriate
  • Review draft reports from assigned staff ensuring quality standards are met
  • Write comprehensive regular reports as required in the M&E Framework and the Visibility Strategy outlining project progress, key achievements, challenges and steps being taken to address them, and next steps for submission to Section Chiefs

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Advanced university degree (minimum Master's degree level) in one of following areas: Management, Public Health, International Development, medicine, social sciences or related field.

*First university degree with additional two-years ofrelevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of anadvanced university degree.

  • At least eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in an international organization with proven records of coordinating large projects.
  • Experience in coordinating and supervising teams with a mix of skills
  • General knowledge of health issues, RMNCH and Nutrition, is desirable
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with project counterparts from the Government and European Union Delegation.
  • Strong communication skills, including writing and public speaking
  • Strong planning, organization and strategic thinking skills
  • Fluency in spoken and written English

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

  • i) Core Values (Required)
  • Commitment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • ii) Core Competencies (Required)
  • Communications [III]
  • Working with People [III]
  • Drive for Results [III]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

  • Formulating strategies and concepts [II]
  • Analyzing [III]
  • Applying Technical Expertise [II]
  • Learning and researching [II]
  • Planning and Organizing [III]

Remarks

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service

2017-03-03

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