Programme Officer (m/f) - Zagreb

• Employer: UNICEF ured za Hrvatsku

Job description

Under general supervision performs a variety of information gathering, monitoring, technical and administrative services of moderate scope and difficulty, in support of Child Protection and Young Child Development Programmes of UNICEF – Office for Croatia.

The incumbent will cover the following duties:

- Organize data and information relevant to programme, prepare and maintain records, documents and monitoring of project/programme implementation
- Process and examine information and data in accordance with instructions received, making necessary abstracts and computation
- Maintain and keep current registers and control plans on the status of projects at the formulation, implementation and operational stages
- Scrutinize plans for operations, exchanges of letters and takes appropriate follow-up action.
- Summarize information reflecting current obligations and future programme and/or budgetary implications
- Establish and maintain regular communication with project partners
- Ensure progress monitoring and provide relevant guidance to partners and consultants
- Prepare various documents, including contracts, requests and reports
- Collect information mainly from records and reports and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on programme and project activities
- Work with other members of the team on developing programme strategies and plans
- Identify partners and programme activities according to the office workplan
- Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Essential Requirements, Qualifications and Experience:
- university degree in humanistic sciences, preferably social work, psychology or pedagogy
- two years of professional work experience in project implementation, management, monitoring and administration, of which at least one year closely related to support of programme activities
- ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information
- ability to work well independently and in a team
- ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- excellent command of English and Croatian, written and spoken
- excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
- excellent computer skills
- experience of work in UN agency or other international organisation is an advantage
- knowledge of organization’s programme policies, child protection system in Croatia and rights-based programming is an asset

If you have the required education, skills and experience and want to make an active contribution to build a better world for children, please apply through WEB portal MojPosao with P11 form (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), motivation letter and your resume in English by 10 September 2010 (electronic application through WEB portal MojPosao is mandatory – MojPosao - PO32010)

Applicants must be citizens of Croatia. Only complete applications will be considered.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Professional qualification:

Bachelor degree

Work experience:

2

Languages:

English (advanced)

What we offer

Job type:

Temporary