Programme Associate (G-6) FT, Cotonou, Benin

## Programme Associate (G-6) FT, Cotonou, Benin - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF in Cotonou, Benin Programme Associate (G-6), FT, #017783, Cotonou, Benin - WCAR Position type:Fixed Term Appointment Division/Equivalent:Dakar (WCAR), Senegal Department/Office:Cotonou, Benin Categories:Programme Management UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, 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. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a Champion. The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. How can you make a difference? Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, you will supports the respective sections(s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. You will work in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: - Facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) by providing information and drafting selected sections of it. - Ensuring the timely and accurate recording and administrative processing of government & NGO's proposals and requests for direct cash transfers (DCTs). - Conducting programme monitoring in UNICEF focus districts for cash and supplies and informing team-members on the status. - Helping conduct regular spot checks of partner's projects to assess their financial record-keeping, expenditure controls and reporting systems. - Monitoring and tracking the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery. - Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations. - Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary. - Carrying out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for his/her section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants. - Preparing monitoring and reporting information for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results. - Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up. - Helping prepare periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds. - Supports capacity development activities related to programme development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises. If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: GJP 17783 Programme Associate G-6.pdf To qualify as advocate for every child you will have... Minimum requirements: - Education: Completion of secondary education is required. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace 3 years of related work experience. A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years. - Work Experience: A minimum of six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Knowledge of Benin context is required. - Skills:In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes.Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.Strong office management skills.High attention to detail.Ability to effectively manage the section's material resources and monitor its budget.Good analytical skills.Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint - In-depth knowledge of the administration which underpins UNICEF country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes. - Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities. - High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment. - Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. - Strong office management skills. - High attention to detail. - Ability to effectively manage the section's material resources and monitor its budget. - Good analytical skills. - Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint - Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required. Intermediate knowledge Fon language is required. - Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian or Spanish) - Technical or university courses related to the work of the organization are an asset. - Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset. - Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. - Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demon