I. PURPOSE OF THE POST
Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations, responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Health Project within the Health Programme in Goma
II MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates Health Project activities. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
2. Undertakes field visits to monitor Health Project activities as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Primary Health Care activities.
3. Assists government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
4. Participates in the development of the Health Project work plan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
5. Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Chief Field Operations or Sr. Health officer or Sr. Programme Officer.
6. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis.
7. Prepares the Health Project activities documents for the Country Programme Document (CPD) and Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP), and other programme documents, as required.
8. Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of Health Project activities. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for Primary Health Care activities review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
9. Participates in the development of the Health Project activities, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives
10. Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
11. Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
III. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE POST:
a) EDUCATION
Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related technical field.
b) WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
c) LANGUAGES
- Fluency in French and working knowledge of English is required.
- Knowledge of Lingala or Swahili is an asset.
d) OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
- Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- Supervisory and managerial skills.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
IV. DURATION : 3 months
