Chief Field Office (NO-C), FT, #130122, Labe - Guinea, WCAR

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations, the Chief Field Office (CFO) is accountable for managing and leading the total programme commitment of a field office within a country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in their Area of Responsibility (AoR), leads and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams, ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation, country programme management plan, and the overall vision set forward by the Representative. In fragile and humanitarian contexts, UNICEF action is guided by its global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action: the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action.

Responsibilities

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks include: Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets; Knowledge Management for Programmes; Programme Development and Management; Optimum Use of Program Funds; Programme Monitoring and Evaluations; Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach; National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability; Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels; Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area.

Skills

Programme Management, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Administration, Leadership, Representation, Team Management, Financial Management, Capacity Building, Advocacy, Partnership Building, Coordination

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