Job Responsibilities

• Represent UNICEF in the three provinces and engage with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and local stakeholders.
• Lead strategic and programmatic discussions to advance the rights and well-being of children and women.
• Ensure the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and assets in accordance with UN security protocols.
• Lead the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNICEF programmes.
• Oversee and ensure the effective use of programme funds, human resources, and supplies.
• Provide technical guidance to programme teams and ensure alignment with UNICEF’s rights-based and results-based management approaches.
• Ensure robust systems for data collection, situation analysis, and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare and supervise timely and high-quality reports for internal and external audiences, including donors.
• Promote the use of evidence and lessons learned in improving programme effectiveness.
• Strengthen national and local institutional capacities through technical support and training.
• Foster effective partnerships for programme implementation and coordination.
• Promote community engagement and advocacy on child rights and development issues.
• Uphold UNICEF’s child safeguarding policies and takes proactive steps to mitigate risks to children.
• Ensure all team members are trained and accountable to safeguarding standards.