Chief Field Office

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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 his/her 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 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.

Key functions and accountabilities of the position:

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

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.
A first University degree in a relevant field combined with (2) additional years of professional experience (totaling to seven years) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
A minimum of five years of professional work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area is required
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
Experience managing programme and staff in conflict setting considered an asset.
Experience leading and managing safety and security for staff, assets and programmes considered an asset
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/568322/chief-field-office-chief-of-shan-field-office-noc-fixed-term-appointment-taunggyi-myanmar-87225

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