Mission and objectives

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 fulfil 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.

Task description:

Under the guidance of the supervisor- Senior Health Advisor, provide professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning and implementation, management and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, in support of programme goals and objectives. KEY END-RESULTS EXPECTED 1. Ensures effective programme-related support and knowledge management: • Support management and implementation of World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded health projects by updating action tracker and follow ups • Support in coordination and communication with Implementing partners (Service Providers” SP”). • Support prepares meetings (internal, intersectoral and external partners including SPs, World Health Organization, donors) and draft meeting minutes • Closely working with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team and reporting officer, support capture project update (qualitative and quantitative information) and prepare donor reports for WB and ADB projects and other key document required for office (e.g., SitRep) donors. • Closely work with supply and logistic team, track all procurement order and distribution related to two projects • Lead maintains and update project related document and archive • Maintain required financial information on expenditures to support project management team in the preparation of project budgets and subsequent revisions. • Provide administrative support in planning and organizing of meetings with the SPs and other partners (e.g., consulting firms) • Provide the required support, where appropriate, to his/her supervisor in managing and monitoring projects activities under the supervisor’s responsibility. 2. Ensure effective partnership, collaboration, and coordination: • Support and facilitates partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners • Collect and disseminate development data and information in close coordination with relevant sections and units. • Support in exchange of information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies. 3. Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.