UNICEF Programme Manager Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNICEF Kenya programme looking for “Programme Manager”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 28 November 2021.
UNICEF is a Christian international relief and development agency working globally to end poverty and injuries and to restore hope in some of the world’s poorest communities. UNICEF have the vision to see 50 million people released from material and spiritual poverty through a worldwide network of 100,000 local churches. We operate in more than fifty countries around the world.
UNICEF Programme Manager Jobs 2021
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 16 November 2021 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Programme Manager to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Programme Manager |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of eight years |
| Application Deadline | 28 November 2021 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2021
How can you make a difference: Under the supervision of the Senior Innovation Manager, the Programme Manager Yoma will provide advanced technical assistance, coordination/administrative support, quality assurance and knowledge generation/management and partnership building services to the scaling of yoma in Africa and beyond.
Key strategies for achieving this purpose are as follows:
- Proactively engaging with Country Offices to promote YOMA and assist them in assessing the possibility to adapt its to their country context. Strategies may include: 1) South-South exchange on the model of YOMA 2) reviewing programmatic priorities at country levels to identify entry points for youth agency through YOMA 3) develop templates, general costings and playbooks for easing adaptation and adoption of YOMA. While the actual implementation of YOMA remains the responsibility of the Country Office the Manager will promote YOMA, support the decision making and roll-out processes.
- Facilitate administrative processes needed for the scaling of yoma by: Developing LTAs for yoma related services, managing regional and intra regional contractual arrangements and facilitating the recruitment of young talent where demanded.
- Strengthening of strategic learning, evidence generation and evidence-based advocacy by: documenting lessons learned during the expansion of yoma and faciliating peer learning processes; compiling experiences gained at various levels; staying abreast of strategic developments in related areas (such as GIGA, learning to earning, etc.); keeping contact with the innovation fund and its awardees; also supporting the generation and dissemination of evidence on cost-effective approaches and models to youth engagement.
Qualification & Experience:
- An advanced university degree in social studies, business management, engineering, or a related field (Master or above)
- A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in programme/project management at an international level, some of which in a developing country,
- Proven track record in managing and administering resources and the contractual arrangements necessary to support implementation.
- Track record in innovation and/or youth engagement an asset.
- Strong fundraising ability and experience in partner management.
- Experience of working with a UN organisation is an asset as is previous work experience with UNICEF
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written) required.
- Good knowledge of French (verbal and written) an asset.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Programme Manager Jobs 2021
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The Closing Date: 28 November 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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