Regional Implementing Partnership Management Specialist, P-3, Dakar (WCARO), #97678

The incumbent of this post will provide support in the oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the management of implementing partnerships and compliance with the respective operational policies and procedures and mainstreaming of risk based implementing partnership management.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, Hope

Children in West and Central Africa have their rights violated on daily basis to an extent that is worse than anywhere else in the world. Nearly 2 children out of 10 never reach their fifth birthday. They die from malaria, diarrheal diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. Malnutrition is widespread in the region. In the Sahel countries, half of the child mortality is related to under-nutrition in children. For more information see this link https://www.unicef.org/wcaro/english/overview.html

How can you make a difference?

The incumbent of this post will provide support in the oversight, quality assurance and technical support to the management of implementing partnerships and compliance with the respective operational policies and procedures and mainstreaming of risk based implementing partnership management.

• Support to implementing partnership management in the implementation of Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT).
• Oversight and quality assurance on the implementation of HACT assurance activities for Country Offices in the Region.
• Analysis, monitoring and reporting on the status of HACT implementation from a regional perspective and identifying high risk areas.
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity development of staff and implementing partners on implementation of HACT and CSO Procedures.

To qualify as a champion, for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master's) in Development Studies, International Development, Programme/Project Management, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing or other relevant fields is required.*
  *A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field (as identified above), in conjunction with two additional years of relevant work experience (in areas identified below), may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree (Master's).
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in programme/project development and management or operations/finance is required, some of which should be with the UN System and/or in a developing country. 
• Familiarity and proven knowledge of Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with UN/UNICEF's programming and financial procedures is an asset.
• Fluency in English and French (written and verbal) is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is considered an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.