Individual Consultant -National Education Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Strategy
Job no: 537680
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Location: Tanzania,Uni.Re
Recommended:
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
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.
Advertised: E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: E. Africa Standard Time
Individual Consultant - Private Sector Engagement Specialist
Job no: 537674
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Location: Tanzania,Uni.Re
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.
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Competency Framework
Builds and
maintains partnerships ,Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical
awareness ,Drive to achieve results for impact ,Innovates and embraces
change ,Manages ambiguity and complexity ,Thinks and acts strategically
,Works collaboratively with others
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
Advertised: E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: E. Africa Standard Time
Individual Contractor - Construction Site Supervisor
Job no: 537608
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Location: Tanzania,Uni.Re
Recommended:
Categories: Health
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.
For every child, Health
UNICEF
Tanzania through the support of the Government of the Republic of Korea
through KOICA is implementing a 4-year (July 2019-June 2023) project
for "improved maternal and newborn health care through strengthening of
blood transfusion and comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care
(CEmONC) services in 4 councils of Dodoma region (Bahi, Chamwino,
Chemba and Dodoma City). The proposed four years project is building on
UNICEF and KOICA continual support and strong commitment to the
Government of Tanzania in improving maternal and newborn health and
survival. As a major component of this project, UNICEF is constructing
some five to six buildings in each of the three CEmONC sites..
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Duties and Responsibilities
The
contractor shall assist in the provision of daily supervision of
construction works at the three sites . He/she shall liaise regularly
with relevant UNICEF staff and government counterparts to ensure smooth
support for the project/s and shall be accountable for the following
tasks and responsibilities:
- Supervise the work in accordance with the contract documents and the procedures established by UNICEF.
- Supervise the work in accordance with the technical specifications, bills of quantities and drawings.
- Implementation of the work according to technical specifications, drawings, workmanship and quality of materials.
- Review and advice UNICEF Construction Specialist the materials, documentation, method statements, health and safety documentation, etc. submitted by contractors.
- Provide an assessment of any variation to Construction Specialist for approval by the competent authority in UNICEF.
- Check completed work before they are covered by the contractor, taking photos and measuring/sketching.
- Ensure the site is kept clean and tidy and all safety measures are considered.
- Ensure that health & safety measures are adopted and followed to the full extent and with no deviation and if needed instruct additional safety measures.
- Take daily pictures and collating these in digital formats for the contract records and duly maintain an electronic library of photos of the progress of the works.
- Check and verify quantities of work done and provide a report to UNICEF Construction Specialist for each payment certificate.
- Report
on the quantities of work prepared by the contractor - review each
payments certificate of the contractors and assist in the verification
of the quantities to the UNICEF Construction Specialist.
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- Collate all documentations for the payment requests for each statement (interim / final).
- Monitor the work plans and inform the UNICEF Construction Specialist for any deviation.
- Assist in the preparation of inspection for the substantial completion and snag list.
- Maintain a filing system for all site memos and instructions, measured quantities of work and materials on site, reports and other documents and correspondence pertaining to the construction activities.
- Collate the quality and operational documents in digital formats for the contract records and maintain an electronic library of the progress of the works.
- Assist in the preparation of the completion event and technical site visit.
- Organize weekly and monthly site/office meetings and take minutes of meetings to be shared to the UNICEF Construction Specialist.
- Ensure that the daily records are kept on the site workbook; sign on the site workbook.
- Inform the UNICE Construction Specialist of any problem which may arise with the Contractor.
- The site engineer may be assigned with other works like assessment of existing buildings/structures at the three CEmONC sites and the preparation of drawings & bill of quantities for renovations works.
- Carry out any other tasks related to the works and the project given by the UNICEF Construction Specialist.
WASH Specialist, NOD, FT, Dar-es-Salaam,TANZANIA Post # 99081 (For Internals Only)
Job no: 535233
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: NO-4
Location: Tanzania,Uni.Re
Recommended:
Categories: Child Protection, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), NO-4
UNICEF
works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most
disadvantaged children in order to save their lives, defend their
rights 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.
For every child, Hope
How can you make a difference?
As
WASH Specialist, you will under the leadership of the WASH Chief,
direct and lead UNICEF support to government, through sector-wide policy
dialogue mechanisms; analysis of evidence from the UNICEF sub-national
programme and global UNICEF experiences; policy advocacy and development
of national approaches with government; and development of tools and
guidelines to leverage WASH sector resources for children. Lead the WASH
emergency preparedness and response function including resilience and
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Also, support the identification of
gender and other inequalities and implement programmes to eliminate
those inequalities.
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Key end-results
- Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update undertaken for effective programme planning, development and management.
- Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key WASH sectoral programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange.
- Quality of rights-based WASH programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management processes through results-based management and strategies.
- Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches, with special attention to gender/sex disaggregation of relevant indicators.
- Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
- UNICEF's global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the WASH sector.
- Proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability ensured regarding supply, non-supply and emergency assistance as well as disbursement of programme funds for the WASH sector.
- Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration including support to the IASC WASH Cluster.
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- Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primariy, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
- Enhance effective programme sectoral or inter-sectoral planning, development and management by leading, guiding, coordinating and supporting the timely completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update, addressing gender inequalities and determinants of inequalities through accurate and complete monitoring and analysis, and the timely preparation or finalization of sectoral input.
- Ensure inclusion and delivery on sectoral leadership responsibilities including leadership and facilitation of the IASC WASH Cluster.
Knowledge Management.
- Promote knowledge management by exchange of knowledge, information, situation analysis, experience or lessons learned; promote knowledge sharing and technical input or recommendations on major programme directions and on introduction of new initiatives in the country. Promote lessons learned in addressing inequalities and gender inequalities.
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- Promote the quality of rights-based WASH programme and programmes through participation in the formulation of programme/project goals, strategies and approaches. Bring coherence, synergy and added value to programme management processes using a results-based management approach to planning and design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Sectoral Work Plan Development, Implementation, and Monitoring.
Takes primary responsibility for the development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for project management, implementation and monitoring of assigned project/sectoral activity, in compliance with the defined project strategies and approaches, with an emphasis on promoting approaches to reducing gender inequalities and achieving gender mainstreaming.
Programme Management, Delivery, Evaluation and Reporting.
- Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation. Participation in major evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure the preparation of annual WASH sector status reports. Ensure adequate and transparent evaluation of emergency preparedness and response.
Promotion of UNICEF's Global Goals
- Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue through active engagement in communication, networking and participation at every opportunity inside and outside UNICEF, leveraging the strength of UNICEF mission, goals and programmes, and with reference to the WASH Strategy.
UNICEF and Government Accountability.
- Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
- Advocate for due attention and support to be given to environmental and sustainable development issues (pertaining to WASH) in all sectors and line ministries.
- Ensure adequate attention is given to Disaster Risk Management, including emergency preparedness.
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- Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve WASH programme requirements and objectives. Conduct field visits to monitor programmes and collect information. Conduct periodic programme reviews with Government counterparts and other partners.
- Collaborate with Communication and Programme Communication groups to ensure development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.
- In consultation with the Chief, contribute to coordination with Regional Advisor and HQ Officers collaborate with other Project or Programme or Emergency Officers to ensure the integration of the project/sectoral programme with other sectors.
- Collaborate with the Operations and Supply Sections and Government authorities to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of the WASH programme or sectoral planning and implementation, to coordinate financial and supply management requirements as well as to ensure accountability.
- Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of WASH programme/project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations.
- Provide technical support and guidance on appropriate technical, financial and institutional capacity building measures to achieve WASH programme goals.
- Facilitate sectoral orientation on the 'Cluster Approach' and ensure leadership and coordination of the IASC WASH Cluster through preparedness and emergency response, whilst simultaneously ensuring delivery on the CCCs by the UNICEF WASH programme.
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- An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas; Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
- Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. Field work experience.
- Background/familiarity with Emergency (preparedness and response) and the IASC Cluster approach.
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...
[insert functional competencies]
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.
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Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: 15 Jan 2021 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 29 Jan 2021 E. Africa Standard Time
