Senior Program Coordinator

How can you make a difference? 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

World Bank Programme planning and development

• Coordinate the planning and updating of the situation analysis by the various sectors to establish comprehensive data and information for WB programme development planning, management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide advice to the Deputy Representative on strategies, direction and planning of WB projects to translate analytical data/information (from situation analysis) and national priorities and goals into concrete actions that advances UNICEF goals in the country on child rights, survival and development.
• Guide and advise the various sectoral teams throughout the process of WB programme formulation, planning and preparation of the Country Programme ensuring harmonization of approaches and alignment among WB projects, corporate guidelines, policies/procedures and regional and national priorities.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to the heads of project and their team, as delegated by the Deputy Representative, throughout all stages of WB programming process to ensure cooperation, collaboration and harmonization of programmes and projects.
• Coordinate necessary technical programming support from any partners of counterpart involved in the development of WB programs.
• Review WB programs to ensure the quality and alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic plan, compliance with policies and procedures and that documentation materials are completed accurately and comprehensively to facilitate Executive Board review and approval.

Support to the Deputy Representative on managing the Country Office

• Constantly monitor and assess WB programmes and operations and provide advice on best and innovative programming and management practices to enhance WB programming and operations.
• Advise the Deputy Representative on WB programs, setting priorities/targets and establishing performance measurements. Monitor implementation and progress of work plans; collaborate with colleagues to assist, advise and guide the Representative to ensure achievement of results according to targets and performance standards. Take timely decisions to achieve results and/or alert the Deputy Representative for timely action.
• Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to his/her team to enable them to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance planning, management and assessment.
• Work collaboratively with the Deputy Representative, the partnership manager and the various sectors to facilitate/contribute to the preparation of WB budgets and follow-up. Monitor critical issues to resolve problems and/or recommend to the Deputy Representative appropriate action to ensure appropriate and optimum use of resources.

Monitoring and quality control of World Bank Programmes

• Participate in WB meetings/events and annual/mid term reviews with WB, government and other counterparts/stakeholders to contribute to strategic programme discussions, planning and assessments.
• Evaluate WB programme progress; identify weaknesses, bottlenecks and potential problems. Collaborate with the sectors and/or other partners and stakeholders to resolve issues and/or advise the Deputy Representative on resolutions to ensure delivery of results as planned and allocated.
• Monitor the optimum and appropriate use of WB programmes resources (financial, human, administrative and other assets) and verify compliance with organizational rules, regulations and procedures, donor commitments and standards of accountability and integrity. Approve disbursements and allocations in accordance with delegation of authority established by the Representative.
• Coordinate and/or provide advice on the preparation of mandated programme and operational reports. Confirm accuracy of reports prior to approval by the Deputy  Representative.
• Oversee and coordinate ESS and PSEA compliance standards, in line with WB and UNICEF guidance and policies
• Support,  lead and coordinate all engagements and follows up with WB BSMA (in close coordination with partnerships, sections and PME).

Representation, alliance building and World Bank coordination

• Represent UNICEF (as appropriate/delegated) in WB organizational, regional, global, public information/relations events and key meetings to contribute to strategic discussions on programming issues, policy dialogue, discuss initiatives, report on progress achieved, present papers/ideas and/or advocate UNICEF’s vision in the Country that is consistent with UNICEF Strategic Plan and supportive of national development goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on WB planning of programmes/projects.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships related to WB programmes, with government institutions, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia to advocate UNICEF goals to advance child’s right to survival, development and well being, mobilize resources, seek cooperation and establish alliances.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Advise the Deputy Representative and other internal colleagues in the CO on the conceptualization, development and implementation of WB policies and procedures, use of latest information technology and introduction of innovation and best practices in the CO to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy in programming and operations.
• Coordinate the collection, institutionalization and sharing of lessons learned from WB programmes to enhance performance and to use lessons learned in development/policy planning.
• Promote learning and development of WB programmes through planning and organization of training events, activities and other capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies/productivity of staff members.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.
• Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of professional development experience that combines technical and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/577572