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UNICEF Deputy Representative Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs

UNICEF Deputy Representative Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. UNICEF South Africa looking for “Deputy Representative“. Applicants with a Advanced university degree may apply on or before 29th June 2023.

UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.

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UNICEF Deputy Representative Jobs 2023

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 16th June 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Deputy Representative to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Recruiter United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Position Deputy Representative
Location Pretoria, South Africa
Country South Africa
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Advanced university degree
Experience Required Minimum 10 years
Application Deadline 29th June 2023

Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities:

CO program planning and development

  • Coordinate the planning and updating of the situation analysis by the various sectors in the CO to establish comprehensive data and information for programme development planning, management, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Provide advice to the Representative on strategies, direction and planning of programmes and projects to translate analytical data/information (from situation analysis) and national priorities and goals into concrete country programmes and projects that advances UNICEF goals in the country on child rights, survival and development.
  • Guide and advise the various sectoral teams throughout the process of programme formulation, planning and preparation of the Country Programme ensuring harmonization of approaches and alignment with the UNICEF Strategic Plan, corporate guidelines, policies/procedures and regional and national priorities.
  • Provide technical and operational guidance to the heads of sectors and their team, as delegated by the Representative, throughout all stages of the programming process to ensure cooperation, collaboration and harmonization of programmes and projects.
  • Coordinate necessary technical programming support from PD/Regional Office.
  • Review the country programme recommendation before approval by the Representative to ensure the quality of the country programme recommendation and alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic plan, compliance with policies and procedures and that documentation materials are completed accurately and comprehensively to facilitate Executive Board review and approval.

Support to the Representative on managing the CO

  • Serve as an officer in charge in the absence of the Representative.
  • Monitor and assess programmes and operations and provide advice on best and innovative programming and management practices to enhance programming and operations.
  • Advise the Representative on CO annual work planning, setting priorities/targets and establishing performance measurements. Monitor implementation and progress of work plans; collaborate with colleagues to assist, advise and guide the Representative to ensure achievement of results according to targets and performance standards. Take timely decisions to achieve results and/or alert the Representative for timely action.
  • Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to his/her team to enable them to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance planning, management and assessment.
  • Work collaboratively with the Representative and the various sectors to facilitate/contribute to the preparation of the CO budget proposal. Monitor critical issues to resolve problems and/or recommend to the Representative appropriate action to ensure the appropriate and optimum use of resources. (More Details Visit Official Notification)

Eligibility Criteria

  • An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.
  • A minimum of ten years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which are served in developing countries is required. Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Other Details

  • Job No: 563070
  • Position Type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNICEF Deputy Representative Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unicef.org/mob/cw/en-us/job/563070

The Closing Date: 29th June 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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