Country: Turkey
Closing date: 15 Aug 2016
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position:
Turkey is the largest host of refugees in the world, with approximately 3 million as of July 2016. Over 2.7 million are Syrians who have fled the conflict in their home country – more than half are children. Over 500,000 school-age children are out of school, and those currently in school face difficulties maintaining regular attendance due to economic barriers. Other negative coping mechanisms related to economic insecurity – such as begging, child labour and child marriage – are also issues of increasing concern.
The protracted nature of this crisis therefore requires more sustained support for refugees beyond short-term humanitarian assistance. There is an urgent need to expand the scope of existing social protection mechanisms in Turkey to serve as a safety net for the most vulnerable refugee families. In this context, the Government of Turkey (GoT) is exploring the establishment of a nationwide programme to provide a multipurpose cash grant to vulnerable Syrians and other refugees. Within this potential framework, UNICEF aims to support the integration of child refugees into the national Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) for Education programme. In addition, UNICEF is exploring cash-based modalities to provide vulnerable Syrian and other refugee families with much-needed financial support during the winter, when household and basic expenses tend to rise.
Under the supervision and guidance of the NOC Social Policy Specialist and in coordination with relevant sections (Emergency, Education, Child Protection), the incumbent of this post will assist in designing and managing UNICEF's cash programming in Turkey.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks:
Ensure the design, implementation and coordination of UNICEF cash-based programmes in Turkey
- Identify and assess opportunities for effective cash-based programming to support Syrian and refugee children, particularly in Education and Basic Needs
- Design and implement child-focused cash programmes in line with national systems and priorities and UNICEF commitments
- Work in close collaboration with Government of Turkey (GoT) and partners to ensure smooth disbursement of funds every month and address any targeting issues
- Provide support to fund raising strategy to ensure continuous funding for the programme
- Produce advocacy materials to inform decision making internally and externally
- Ensure internal coordination with, and provide technical support to, relevant programme sections within the UNICEF Turkey Country Office on cash programming
Supervise and support monitoring and evaluation activities
- Develop a comprehensive monitoring system to ensure quality monitoring of all UNICEF-funded cash distribution in collaboration with implementing partners
- Supervise dedicated M&E staff and ensure relevant and timely data collection and analysis
- Supervise independent monitoring entity activities
- Draft a final evaluation report on cash programmes to inform and improve future programming
- Provide support to internal and external evaluations, as necessary.
Provide operational management of the programme, and ensure that adequate operational measures are regularly adjusted
- Risk management and mitigation measures
- Liquidation process
- Financial reporting
Represent UNICEF Turkey Country Office in relevant forums and with technical counterparts as needed
- Participate and regularly present at different meetings UNICEF Turkey activities and positions
- Develop and strengthen links with external partners and technical counterparts
Qualifications of Successful Candidate:
Education:
- Advanced University Degree in International Relations, Public Administration/Public Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Financial Management, or other relevant disciplines. Or;
*A first level (Bachelor's) University Degree in related fields with 7 years professional experience may be acceptable in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
Work Experience:**
- Five years progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in post-crisis recovery, complex emergencies, humanitarian response, including experience in early recovery.
- Experience in cash transfer programming essential.
Language Proficiency:
- Fluency in both written and spoken English required; proficiency in another UN language (particularly Arabic) would be a strong asset.
Other Qualifications:
- Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute complex processes across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Advanced ability to work quickly and under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Competencies of Successful Candidate:
Core Values:**
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
Core competencies:**
- Communication [II]
- Working with People [II]
- Drive for Results [II]
Functional Competencies:**
- Leading and Supervising [II]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [III]
- Persuading and Influencing [III]
- Applying Technical Expertise [III]
- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Planning and Organizing [II]
- Analysing [II]
- Adapting and Responding Change [III]
Technical Knowledge:**
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\* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
How to apply:
If you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please apply to the link below no later than 15th August, 2016. (EEST)
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