Avis de recrutement d’un spécialiste des programmes et de la planification, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

 

For every child, hope.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nation.

 

How can you make a difference?

This position was created to strengthen the overall planning function of the Country office including quality assurance and to provide technical assistance to the government with decentralized planning functions. More focus and time was placed on supporting the Government at national and local level with planning, monitoring and evaluation of local development plans, mainly at the municipality level. This component also involves operationalizing an innovative private-public partnership with municipalities and mining industry (currently at pilot) to leverage resources and make sure optimal and appropriate use of resources to build child-friendly municipalities.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Planning and Programme specialist provides technical support to the office’s strategic planning functions for the UNDAF, the country programme document and other planning documents. The post also provides technical assistance to strategic planning of national policies, strategies and programmes, including strengthened decentralized planning (e.g. municipality level) through incorporating child rights, gender equity and result-based management. Finally, the incumbent supports regular update and capacity strengthening of UNICEF staff and implementing partners about new guidelines on planning, programming and programme management.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS  :

• Knowledge Management for Programmes ;
• Programme Development and Management ;
• Programme planning and strengthened multi-sectoral programming ;
• Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach ;
• National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability ;
• Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels ;
• Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required : Social Sciences, Economics or other closed relevant areas, preferably with training in development planning ;
• Strong knowledge of programme policy and international development and child survival, development, protection and participation issues in a human right perspective ;
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the field of international social development, with fully demonstrated competencies in :
  • Programme procedures including management of programme operations ;
  • Programme design, monitoring and review ;
  • Programming and programme management in situations of instability and crisis ;
  • Results-based management and rights-based approach to programming ;
  • Analytical and evaluative work relating to programme policy, implementation and operation.
• Background/familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in French and good working knowledge of English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

1. Builds and maintains partnerships ;
2. Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness ;
3. Drive to achieve results for impact ;
4. Innovates and embraces change ;
5. Manages ambiguity and complexity ;
6. Thinks and acts strategically ;
7. Works collaboratively with others ;
8. (Nurtures, leads and manages people).

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks :

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.