UNICEF Field Office in Sukhumi is seeking to recruit a Programme Assistant (SSA Consultant) to increase the technical and operational capacity of the Field Office as well as to support implementation of UNICEF programme in the region of Abkhazia.

Purpose of the post:

The main purpose of the assignment is to strengthen and increase the UNICEF Field Office operational capacity - especially with regards to programme monitoring and evaluation, liaison with local implementing partners and communities where UNICEF programme is implemented and with regards to the provision of administrative and technical support to seamless implementation of UNICEF Field Office programme intervention.

Programme Assistant will be based out of the UNICEF Field Office in Sukhumi, with expected frequent travel to UNICEF Satellite Office in Gali as well as to other project locations. Programme Assistant will be directly supervised by the UNICEF Field Office Emergency Officer in the region of Abkhazia and Field Assistant, working closely with Programme Officer and Emergency Specialist who is acting as Head of Emergency/DRR Section as well as the Programme Assistant of the Section.

Consultancy period:

Initial duration of this assignment/consultancy is 9 (nine) months starting from August 2012 and finishing by April 31, 2013, with possibilities for extension of the consultancy period depending on the quality of performance and availability of funds.

Main duties and responsibilities:

** Assistance to implementation of UNICEF Programme activities in Abkhazia region, including project monitoring and evaluation, logistics support, maintenance of communication and contacts with key partners and counterparts in the UNICEF Operations Area and coordination of activities with other stakeholders and partners.

** Assistance to UNICEF consultants and partners' needs assessment missions to Abkhazia, Georgia, including active engagement in the dialogue with local partners with whom the assessments are/will be carried out.

** Assistance in preparation and submission of different required documentation pertaining to day-to-day operations of Sukhumi Office

** Assistance in keeping and maintaining the relevant programme documentation and correspondence, including contracts, Notes for the File, receipts, vouchers and other documentation related to payments

** Assistance in preparation and implementation of various UNICEF procurement procedures, including tenders, hire of professional services, etc.

Education, qualifications and competences:

** University degree.

** Minimum of 2 years of work experience in humanitarian assistance projects, preferably by non-governmental organizations and/or UN agencies, funds and programmes.

** Proven record of humanitarian projects implementation experience, including monitoring of project implementation and establishing partnership relations.

** Good skills and competences in working with people and communication.

** Strong drive for results and effectiveness, including ability to meet deadlines and motivate others to meet deadlines.

** Good planning skills; ability to organize work and manage projects.

** Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Russian language and good communication skills in English language.

Terms of employment:

Subject to certification of the accuracy of the information provided on the personal history form and receipt of the medical clearance, SSA in accordance with the salary, benefits and allowances of an GS5 post applicable to all staff of the United Nations system. The initial appointment may be renewed given the organizational needs, availability of funds and good performance record.

Starting date:

August 2011. How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the required qualifications, please address your (1) Application Letter to Representative, UNICEF Georgia, supported with the (2) detailed Curriculum Vitae and (3) completed UN Personal History Form (see attached). The application must be in English, hand-delivered in a sealed envelope labeled only as "Vacancy Announcement GEO/SSA/2012/008".

The envelope should be placed in the respective vacancy box, located in the Entrance Hall of the UN House, 9 Eristavi Street, Vake, Tbilisi, or the UNICEF Office, 21 Prospekt Mira, Sukhumi, no later than close of business of Friday, 27 July 2012. Incomplete applications will not be considered and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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