UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND
GENERIC JOB PROFILE
I. Post Information
Job Title: Programme Associate Monitoring Job Level: G-6
and evaluation Job Profile No.:
Supervisor Title/ Level: Monitoring and CCOG Code:
evaluation Officer Functional Code:
Organizational Unit: Monitoring and Job Classification Level:
evaluation
Post Location: UNICEF Country Office
II. Organizational Context and Purpose for the job
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in
everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity
strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this
commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an
opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or
favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political,
economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing
evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged
citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their
potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on
equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which
is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child,
while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Job organizational context: The Generic Job Profile for the Programme Associate at the G-6
level is to be used in a UNICEF country office, in any of the programme sections.
Purpose for the job: Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme
associate supports the respective section through providing a range of procedural, administrative,
programme and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring the
Humanitarian Action Plan in Colombia; ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent
with UNICEF rules and regulations.
III. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Support to programme development, planning and execution.
2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results
3. Support in resource mobilization
4. Support in knowledge management and capacity building
5. Support in Technical assistance to strengthen the develop of the Humanitarian
action plan in Colombia
6. Contribution and support provided to build and reinforce commitment and
institutional and communities’ capacities of the national and local partners.
1. Support to programme development, planning and execution.
Researches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles qualitative and quantitative
data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work
of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.
Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation
arrangements.
Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and
programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments
and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
Monitors and tracks the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective
programme delivery.
2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results
Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance
indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with
UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions
for decision/follow up.
3. Support in resource mobilization
Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of
preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential).
Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the
preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and
donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as
registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
4. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building
Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and
lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building
Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring,
programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing
training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to program processes and
procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.
5. Support in Technical assistance to strengthen the develop of the Humanitarian
action plan in Colombia.
Support humanitarian-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme
goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks.
Collaborate with partners and assist in the strengthening of quality of humanitarian-
based programmes consistent and effective planning, design, implementation,
monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Contribute to coherence,
synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a
results-based management approach to programme planning and design.
Provide technical assistance in preparing viable recommendations on project
implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that
contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and
recommendations on programme, new initiatives and management issues to ensure
achievement of stated objectives.
6. Contribution and support provided to build and reinforce commitment and
institutional and communities’ capacities of the national and local partners.
Provide government authorities and communities with technical assistance and
supports for capacity building and the sustainability of the humanitarian action plan
projects.
Promote and maintain the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional
capacities of the local partners by identifying these partners and partnerships and
providing continuous supports, coordination and collaboration for sustainability of the
humanitarian action plan.
IV. Impact of Results
The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme assistant to the
development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects facilitates the delivery of
concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices
and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.
V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional
Competency Profiles)
Core Values Functional Competencies:
▪ Commitment ▪ Analyzing (II)
▪ Diversity and inclusion ▪ Applying technical expertise (II)
▪ Integrity ▪ Planning and organizing (II)
▪ Following Instructions and Procedures
Core competencies (II)
▪ Communication (II)
▪ Working with people (II)
▪ Drive for results (II)
VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented
by technical or university courses related to the work of the
organization.
A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible
Experience: administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Fluency in the local language of the duty station required fluent
Language Requirements: English will be positively valued