UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund Job Vacancy in Kenya : Programme Specialist (HACT)

Purpose of the Position:

Under the supervision of the Regional Chief Programme Planning, and in coordination with the Regional Chief of Operations, the incumbent will provide oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the implementation of the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT), and compliance with the respective operational policies and procedures and mainstreaming of risk based Implementing Partner management within the region.

Key Expected Results:

-Provide technical assistance to country offices in complying with HACT policies. Guide, advise and support country offices in the development of country level quality assurance plans and HACT processes related to work plans, DCTs, PCAs and in an integrated fashion linking operations and programme capacities. This can include support to coordinating macro-assessments and UN inter-agency approaches to HACT application; development of micro-assessment plans; selection of consultancies to carry out micro-assessments; analysis of macro- and micro-assessment results to determine appropriate follow-up action; development of plans for implementing HACT assurance activities (programme monitoring, financial spot checks, special audits).

-From a regional perspective, keep track of Country Office movement towards full and effective HACT compliance including DCT receivables management at the country level and identification of high risk areas requiring special support. Communicate, as required, status of HACT compliance in the region for HQ consumption.

-Support and facilitate country office capacity development activities for staff and IPs on overall HACT compliance and including the different types of assurance activities. This may extend to providing support to the UNCT at country level on HACT compliance as and when requested. Assist in the preparation and oversight of regional and sub-regional LTAs for HACT compliance activities and support.

-Identify and circulate HACT good practices including at relevant regional management meetings (e.g. DROPs, RMT) and interact with NYHQ and other agencies at global and regional level in the further development, capacity building and evaluation of HACT policy guidance and operational guidelines including liaising with OIAI on special audits related to HACT.

-Support ERM exercises that identify risks for HACT implementation considering the larger risk picture in the country.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

An advanced university degree (Master’s) in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, International Development or a directly-related technical field(s) is required. A valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level (Bachelor’s) university degree in a directly-related technical field (as identified above), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.Specialized training in Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) as well as ERP Systems (i.e. SAP) is considered highly desirable.A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in Operations Management, Financial Management, Audit Management, Risk Management and/or Programme Management – with hands on experience in planning, undertaking and reporting on financial management assurance activities related to HACT and/or similar grant management oversight systems used by donor and funding agencies – is required.Previous experience in training professionals in the context of HACT is considered highly desirable.Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required.Work experience in emergency duty station is considered an asset.Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.Appropriately follows instructions, while ensuring that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.Translates strategic direction into plans and objectivesHas good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clearSets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.How to Apply

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 23 May 2014.

Vacancy position link:
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA…

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posted by: Jobwebkenya Company: UN Children’s FundState: NairobiLocation: Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaJob type: Full-TimeSalary: Job category: NGO Jobs in KenyaTags: No TagsJob expires in: Endless

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