UNICEF Programme Officer Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

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UNICEF Programme Officer Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

UNICEF Ethiopia looking for “Programme Officer”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before January 02, 2024.

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.

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on December 19, 2023 for qualified Ethiopia’s to fill in the vacant post of Programme Officer to be based in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

UNICEF Job Vacancy 2024

How can you make a difference:

Provide technical support and training to the government to implement HCT to respond drought in the region.
Provide technical support and training to the government to implement other social protection cash grants to support expansion of development social protection initiatives.
Provide quality assurance and identify solutions
Advise on UNICEF strategic positioning on cash in emergencies, based on best practices in your region.
Participate and contribute to the discussions of the Regional Cash Working Group (CWG)
Undertake cash feasibility assessments, where relevant, to inform UNICEF cash programmes in the region, and/or contribute to partners design efforts to ensure that HCT programmes are child-centered
Integrate cash feasibility into existing sectorial and multisector assessments
Integrate and introduce HCT in UNICEF Emergency programming by designing new relevant sector specific and multisector response
Conduct risk assessments and propose risk mitigation measures for the use of cash in emergencies in the specific context of the region.
Ensure Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) is streamlined across the programme implementation cycle with attention to information sharing to beneficiaries, community inclusion in programme implementation, complaints and response mechanism and continuous learning, and propose innovative solutions for inaccessible communities
Ensure analysis of complaints and feedback received through different communication channels and ensure follow up by implementing partners
Participate in market monitoring and contribute to the development and update of the area cash profile
Support BoWCSA to facilitate the engagement of households participating in the cash transfer program in income generation activities (IGAs) through linkages with financial institutions.
Work closely with relevant sections, as needed, including on activities of linkages of cash transfer programs with child protection and other services
Establish effective partnerships with the Government, NGOs, civil society and other UN agencies to support implementation of PSNP including the shock-responsive component and complementary social protection programming
Support the Amhara Sub National Cash Working Group by organizing regular meetings and fostering coordination among stakeholders
Participate and contribute in Amhara Inter-Cluster Coordination Group meetings, representing UNICEF and the Cash Working Group
Coordinate and harmonize UNICEF supported humanitarian cash transfer initiatives. This includes both direct support to government partners as well as support to UNICEF teams working on child protection, nutrition, education and WASH
Integrate cash feasibility into existing sectorial and multisector assessments
Provide support to strengthening strategic partnerships around UNICEF supported humanitarian and development cash transfer initiatives
Work as a UNICEF resource person with cluster partners on the development of thinking on enhancing HCT and engaging in opportunities in HCT programming
Provide recommendations and advice for potential partnerships and collaboration with partners, including UN agencies and national partners
Conducting partnership capacity assessments and developing partner agreements as needed
Actively participate and represent UNICEF in regional coordination forums such as the Regional Cash Working Group, and any other relevant interagency group which might be established.

Position in Organization:

Position: Programme Officer
Job no: 568365
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Bahir Dar
Level: NO-2
Location: Ethiopia
Categories: Social Policy

Minimum Requirements:

A first university degree in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Social Policy, Development, or another relevant technical field
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in providing programmatic and operational support to cash transfer programs, preferably in both humanitarian and social protection contexts.
Experience with shock-responsive social protection is desirable.Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.
Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with partners.Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize and manage a significant workload under pressureStrong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience in working within government-led programmes.
UN work experience is an advantage.