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  • CENN: UNICEF Vacancy - Project Officer Health, Nutrition

    Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN)
    T +995 32 75 19 03/04
    F +995 32 75 19 05
    <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]
    <http://www.cenn.org> www.cenn.org


    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. GEO-09-002
    Project Officer HEALTH and NUTRITION


    Under the close supervision of Project Officer (NOB), contributes to
    programme planning, administration, implementation, monitoring and the
    evaluation of project activities, including teamwork and capacity building.


    Conditions
    * Applicants must hold Georgian citizenship.

    Terms of Employment
    * Seven months FT contract (renewable) in accordance with the salary,
    benefits and allowances of a NOA post applicable to all staff of the United
    Nations system.

    Starting Date
    * June 2009


    Major Duties & Responsibilities

    * Plan, implements, co-ordinates, monitors and evaluates assigned
    project activities. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievements of
    project objectives and/or recommends corrective action when necessary to
    meet project objectives. Recommends the development and/or introduction of
    new approaches, methods and practices in project implementation.

    * Undertakes ongoing field visits to UNICEF project sites for the
    participation in, or observation of project activities and local conditions.
    Prepare routine reports on results of visits and project progress.

    * Collects and assembles data and background information with regard
    to projects and provides updated information on project financial and
    administration status for analysis and report purposes. Analyzes project
    status and recommends appropriate adjustments. Prepares tables, graphs or
    other statistical data for technical review/monitoring purposes.

    * Monitors the flow of supply and non-supply assistance to government
    and other partners. Drafts supply and financial documentation. Collects and
    records information on supply/non-supply inventory, distribution and
    utilization.

    * Investigates queries regarding authorization, delivery or payments
    and follow up with Finance, Administrative, Supply and Programme staff on
    processing of payments, advances to governments and other partners and
    liquidation of accounts. Ensures that activities are in accordance with
    plans of action.

    * Communicates with counterparts on project details. Recommends
    courses of action to the supervisor.

    * Undertakes arrangements for visits to project sites for government
    and other partners, which include providing information and briefing on
    project activities and status.

    * Drafts sections of donor, annual and other reports, as required by
    APO-NOB.

    * Assists government authorities and other partners in planning and
    organizing tanning programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for
    the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability as well as
    promotion and advocacy.



    Education

    * University degree in Nutrition/Public Health Sciences, or a related
    technical field.



    Work Experience

    * Two year professional work experience in project administration,
    including data collection and analysis.

    * Field experience in Nutrition and/or community based development
    would be an asset.



    Languages

    * Fluency in English and another UN language required. Fluency in
    Russian and Georgian will be a definite asset.



    Competencies

    * Analytical and conceptual ability; communications skills.

    * Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work & projects.

    * Ability to make timely and guality judgements and decisions.

    * Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office
    applications.

    * Commitment to continues learning for professional development.

    * Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, and establish
    harmonious and effective working relations both within and outside the
    organization.

    * Iniative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and
    professional values.



    If you are interested in the position and have the required qualifications,
    please hand-deliver in a sealed envelope labelled only as "VN- GEO-09-002"
    your (1) Application Letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae and (3) completed UN
    Personal History Form (electronic copies are available on www.jobs.ge,
    <http://www.jobs.ge,/> www.hr.com.ge <http://www.hr.com.ge_/> ,
    www.undp.org.ge <http://www.undp.org.ge_/> , www.cenn.org
    <http://www.cenn.org_/> , www.unicef.org/georgia websites). The envelope
    should be placed in the vacancy box with the respective label located in the
    Entrance Hall of the UN House, 9 Eristavi Street, Vake, Tbilisi 0179,
    Georgia. Regret letters will only be sent to short listed candidates.



    All applications must be submitted no later than COB of Wednesday 13 May
    2009

    UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT

    Please see attached P11 form
    The information is also available at:
    http://www.cenn.org/wssl/index.php?id=99

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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