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TA Operations Assistant

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

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And we never give up.
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Field Office, the Operations Assistant provides a range of Operational and Administrative support activities in the Kibondo Field Office.
For every child, opportunity
How can you make a difference?
SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Analyses and maintains an overview of the work of the field office to ensure timely operational support is provided in general and specialised areas.
2. Supports management of office premises, establishes routine vehicle maintenance and supervises office drivers.
3. Drafts estimates on field office premises, supplies and equipment requirements for budget preparation purposes. Raises Vision documents and monitors the field office budget in close collaboration with Dar es Salaam Office.
4. Maintains field office Petty Cash account (records petty cash expenditures and replenishment), maintains office asset register, ensures timely requests for office supplies, collects pro-forma invoices from office vendors & other service providers, liaises with Dar es Salaam to facilitate timely payments, supports financial forecast for the field office.
5. Arranges for and/or attends meetings on day-to-day administrative matters, participates in discussions of new or revised procedures and practices, interprets and assesses impact of changes, and makes recommendations for follow-up action.
6. Prepares on own initiative, correspondence, special reports, evaluations and justifications, as required, on general administrative tasks.
7. Participates in one UN Common services meetings and serves as focal point in the field office for HACT quality assurance activities.
8. Coordinates logistical arrangements including travel, accommodation and organisation of events for the field office. Monitors staff compliance of office travel guidance and procedures.
9. Serve as a focal point for effective Supply, HR Planning and Training management while upholding UNICEF core values at all times.
10. Provides exemplary management and leadership, motivating and developing supervisees to perform at their best and live the core values (care, respect, integrity, trust and accountability

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

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to Finance, Business Administration, and Economics, Administration or other related fields.
• Five years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative work  Experience of working in UN agencies is an asset.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili

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For every Child, you demonstrate.
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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 organisation.
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.
Closing Date Tue Aug 25 2020 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time)
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Individual Consultant

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged in order children to save their lives,to defend their right and 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.

UNICEF is seeking a consultant to develop innovative solutions based on existing SMS powered solutions (U-report) and online platforms (Internet of good things) to address knowledge gaps on Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) priorities and rights as part of the GRREAT programme.
For every child, [Care]
How can you make a difference?
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Support GRREAT project participants to develop, test and analyze ASRH prototypes using RapidPro and the Internet of Good Things
1.1. Support GRREAT Implementing partner in training Adolescent girls on U-Report and Internet of Good Things
1.2. Provide technical support to GRREAT program participants to develop and test solutions using RapidPro and Internet of Good Things;


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2. Provide technical support in programing ongoing initiatives using RapidPro (GRREAT, U-Report, and other relevant initiatives) 
2.1. Manage UNICEF Tanzania RapidPro instance, including:
2.1.1. Regular maintenance of flows, groups and contacts;
2.1.2. Spot-checks to unstructured messages received;
2.1.3. Ensure functionality of CasePro;
2.1.4. Other as required
2.2. Develop and pre-test SMS and WhatsApp content on RapidPro for U-Report, GRREAT programme and other relevant initiatives
3. Provide support to data analysis activities and build data visualization products related to GRREAT, RapidPro, U-Report, or other relevant initiatives;
3.1. Consult with relevant stakeholders for inputs on data analysis requirements;
3.2. Develop and maintain data dashboards as per implemented activities;
3.3. Create static documentation such as presentations or infographics from existing data and dashboards

4. Create and maintain a repository of all relevant documentation on processes, development and products resulting from the implementation of Terms of Reference activities;
4.1. Maintain all relevant programme documentation updated and available at a designated shared online repository
4.2. Create aggregated results document for information dissemination (Yearbook)

5. Develop a digital monitoring tool for the GRREAT Programme
5.1. Facilitate stakeholder mapping of GRREAT project indicators and systems requirements;
5.2. Build required data collection tools and data flows;
5.3. Design monitoring data dashboards as per agreed requirements;
5.4. Deliver capacity building sessions / training on navigation, use and interpretation of monitoring data dashboards
5.5. Create User manual for dashboard navigation and interpretation

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DELIVERABLES

Deliverables  (Duration)	Detailed breakdown of deliverable and time	Date	Percentage
Payment 1 (90 days)	– U-Report dashboard screenshots;– GRREAT monitoring requirement mapping documentation is complete and uploaded to SharePoint; – Quarterly progress report, highlighting achievements, bottlenecks and recommendations (Max 8 pages, excluding annexes);	30th November 2020	25%
Payment 2  (90 days)	-U-Report dashboard screenshots;– Quarterly progress report; – GRREAT monitoring dashboard is published for usage / screenshots; – User manual is finalized and uploaded to SharePoint/ Teams; – Users are on boarded to dashboard / training evidence;	28th February 2021	25%
Payment 3 (90 days)	– U-Report dashboard screenshots; – Quarterly progress report, highlighting achievements, bottlenecks and recommendations (Max 8 pages, excluding annexes);	31st May 2021	25%
Payment 4 (90 days)	– Annual U-Report results / Yearbook finalized and uploaded to SharePoint/Teams;– End of consultancy report highlighting achievements, bottlenecks and recommendations (Max 16 pages, excluding annexes);	15th August 2021	25%

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

• University degree in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent practical experience
• A minimum of [two years] of relevant professional experience in software development and working knowledge of RapidPro.
• Experience in at least one modern object-oriented programming language, especially Python
• Experience with mobile technologies and database management systems.
• Fluency in English is required and knowledge of local language is an asset.

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For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The functional competencies required for this post are…
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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.
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.
Closing Date Fri Aug 14 2020 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time)
CLICK HERE TO APPLY