Chief - Supply and Procurement

Purpose of the Position

Under the overall guidance of the supervisor, Head of WASH Section, you will be responsible to support government partners (MoH, Ministry of Education) to establish a comprehensive and sustainable monitoring system to measure achievements and gaps in WASH sector nationwide towards MDGs and evaluate the progress of the programme towards reaching its goals. You will be responsible to develop and implement an integrated monitoring system to monitor the national programme "Healthy Villages" and "Healthy Schools" in coordination with UNICEF Zone Offices and Planning Section.

Key Expected Results

Prepare a comprehensive set of indicators, methodology and data collection system for monitoring and evaluating the "Healthy villages" and "Healthy School" programme in consultation with all partners, to cover both process and outcomes and using participatory methods wherever applicable. Assist Government in developing a database that will be updated and operational at the lowest cost.
Compile and provide periodic reports and evaluations, as required within the logical framework. Assist Government in reviewing and publishing annual reports.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Post-Graduate degree in international development/development management. Monitoring and Evaluation in social area projects post-graduate studies or diploma would be an asset.
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and/or international level in social area project management, monitoring and evaluation. Practical and relevant experience in using planning, monitoring and evaluation tools in projects related to social area.
In depth knowledge of result-based programming, human right approach to project and gender mainstreaming.
Competence to provide technical assistance to counterparts as well as designing and conducting training processes related to monitoring and evaluation.
Good communication and analytical skills with ability to write and review technical reports.
Ability to work with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Strong computer skills including database management applications.
Independent and creative thinking.
Familiarity with logical frameworks and SMART objectives.
French is required. Fluency in English beneficial. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.

Remarks

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