Child Rights Systems Monitoring Specialist

İşin təsviri

United Nations Children’s Fund         Birləşmis Millətlər Uşaq Fondu
Azerbaijan Country Office              Azərbaycan Nümayəndəliyi
Dalga Plaza, 24, Neftchilar  ave.      Dalğa Plaza, Neftçilər pr.-ti 24
Baku, Azerbaijan AZ 1095               Bakı, Azərbaycan AZ 1095
Telephone 994-12 492 17 82       Telefon  994-12 492 17 82
 994-12 492 30 13                     994-12 492 30 13         
                  
Facsimile 994-12 492 24 68       Faks 994-12 492 24 68
e-mail [email protected]                e-poçt [email protected]
www.unicef.org/azerbaijan              www.unicef.org/azerbaijan

The Office of UNICEF (UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND) in Azerbaijan
is seeking candidate to fill the following position:
Child Rights Systems Monitoring Specialist, NOC, Fixed-Term Appointment (Vacancy № 01/15)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Under the general guidance of the supervisor, responsible to assist in the development of national capacities for child rights monitoring, evaluation and research, with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of government, community, and civil society stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning
• Five years of relevant professional work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities         
• Knowledge of Project Evaluation.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in demography, statistics, and data management.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in methodology of M&E, including  theories, standards and models, quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, validity/reliability testing of data, data analysis and interpretation, and statistical inference methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
• Fluency in English and fluency in another UN language an asset. Fluency as well as good writing skills in the Azeri is mandatory.
• Computer systems/applications and network, including internet navigation, office applications.

COMPETENCY PROFILE: ( Job profile CRMS.doc )

Core Values

- Commitment   
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity

Core Competencies

-   Communication
-   Working with People
-   Drive for Results 

Functional Competencies

-  Leading and Supervising      
-  Formulating Strategies and Concepts          
-  Applying Technical Expertise        
-  Planning and Organizing
-  Analyzing   

RESPONSIBILITIES/NATURE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

1. Strengthening child-rights system monitoring.

 Strengthen monitoring and evaluation capacities of national, regional and local partners, from the government, the parliament and civil society as well as the independent child rights institutions and  mechanisms are enhanced and that stakeholders  have at their disposal disaggregated evidence to influence, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate international commitments, national, regional and local policies, allocations of resources and programme implementation models, focusing on child- related disparities and inequities.

2. Situation Monitoring and Assessment 

Ensure that the Country Office and national partners have timely and accurate measurement of change in the conditions of disadvantaged and excluded children in the country or region, including monitoring of socio-economic trends and the country’s wider policy, economic or institutional context, to facilitate planning and to draw conclusions about the impact of programmes or policies on equity for children.

3. Evaluation

Ensure that UNICEF-supported evaluations (such as joint evaluations of public policies and programmes or impact evaluations of pilots) are strategically selected and conducted in accordance with UN quality standards. Ensures that the results of these evaluations are disseminated in a timely fashion to internal and external stakeholders to inform public programme design and performance and contribute to national and corporate learning.
 
4. Knowledge Management

Ensure that UNICEF contributes to national, regional and international learning on child rights by sharing knowledge, good practices and lessons and by supporting national partners and civil society to share the same with other countries.

5. Contribution to Networking and Advocacy  

Ensure that the UNICEF partnerships, networking and advocacy are effectively supported by relevant and evidence-based research and knowledge related to children in the country, focusing on the most vulnerable children.

6. Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Plan (IMEP) 

Ensure that the Country Office and national partners use a well-prioritised and realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will provide the most relevant and strategic information to manage the Country Programme, including tracking and assessing  UNICEF’s distinct contribution. 

Applicants should fill in and return to UNICEF office an application form available either from the office or online (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) specifying the position and vacancy № with an attached CV and motivation letter no later than 25 November 2015 at the following address: Dalga Plaza Business center, 24, Neftchilar Ave, Baku, AZ 1095 or by email to: [email protected]. Acknowledgement will be sent to short listed candidates only.

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.

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