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UNICEF Mali isworkinginregionsthatlack basic social services andhave beenaffected by political instability. We are also supporting the government in improving child survival, development, and protection. Our work focuses on strengthening community resilience, building capacity, and advocating equitable policy. We are working with partners to improve health, nutrition, WASH access, and education.We are part of an innovative multi-sectoral program to tacklestunting andare investing in sustainable schooling.
UNICEF will continue to help inMalito respond to the needs of children throughout the country with a continuum of services to help children survive and grow to their full potential through the followingprogrammes:Health,Nutrition,Water, Sanitation and Hygiene,Basic Education, andChild protection.
Join our team and help tackle these issues, making sure every child has a champion.
For more on our work inMali, please visit our website:https://www.unicef.org/mali/en
How can you make a difference?
Objectives
Under the direct supervision of both the Chief, Social Policy and Inclusion, and in close collaboration with the education team and Emergency team the incumbent is accountable for the management, implementation, and administration of UNICEF-led cash transfer programmes, namely the cash transfer under the PAIS (project to support school integration), and to ensure tandem linkages with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Solidarity and Humanitarian Action, the various UNICEF and Inter-Agency sections, and partners.
The incumbent will also be accountable for assessing UNICEF’s readiness to implement/support humanitarian cash transfers in Mali by implementing the roadmap for the minimum preparedness standard of the EPP related to humanitarian cash transfer (MPS 9) for Mali; as well as the feasibility of a pilot cash transfer project to support nutrition.
S/he will be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the PAIS cash transfer programme, including the baseline evaluation of the socio-economic conditions of beneficiary households, as well as the final evaluation of the project effect.
The Specialist will focus on moving the integration of cash components into programmatic aspects of education and nutrition. In parallel, s/he will liaise with partners on a joint delivery mechanism.
Key expected results
Cash feasibility assessment to support an office-wide approach to cash, including multi-sector in emergencies and sector-specific entry points Cash components in Social Policy and Inclusion programmes Design and management of cash transfer components of the programme. Effective knowledge and data management system developed, operational and utilized to strengthen the cash-based activities management and ongoing technical design of the pilot design. Support in the cash transfer programme monitoring and evaluation to improve programme performance and programme status reports timely prepared. Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained with government counterparts, impact evaluation stakeholders, UNICEF and partner sector staff for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme management/coordination, information sharing, and networking. Programme reports prepared, in collaboration with related sections (Education and Nutrition) as required and funds optimally used. Roadmap for the minimum preparedness standard related to humanitarian cash transfer (MPS 9) of Mali emergency preparedness plan (EPP) implementedMajor duties and responsibilities
1. Lead, in coordination with the relevant sections (Education and Nutrition), the development of cash transfer activities
Ensure the design, implementation, and coordination of the cash transfer programme; Lead, in coordination with the section and operations, the development of cash transfer programmes including on targeting, registration, payment and complaints/grievance system in order to improve sectorial objectives such as school enrolment, retention and mitigating negative coping mechanisms directly impacting children's wellbeing Supervise and support monitoring and evaluation activities: Work closely with monitoring and evaluation system for cash transfer programme and implement recommendations to improve the efficiency and quality of the programmes using the cash modality; undertakes field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action; participate in annual sector review meetings and organize review meetings with partners and counterparts; ensure the timely preparation of annual program status reports; Develop a comprehensive monitoring system to ensure quality monitoring of all UNICEF funded social transfers (both cash and in-kind) in collaboration with implementing partners, including the set up a third-party monitoring mechanism for the process and output monitoring of the PAIS cash transfer and other cash programmes; Develop the ToR for the final evaluation of the PAIS cash transfer Provide the operational management of the program: Conduct regular operational analysis of the programme, identify areas of poor performance, bottlenecks, and identify solutions such as design improvements, additional trainings, and technical support; Develop a risk management approach to the use of the cash modality for the Mali CO: undertake a risk assessment and identify risk mitigation; In close collaboration with the office operation team support the financial reporting and liquidation process; Work with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability2.Technically support the use of the cash modality within the different sections of the office (i.e multi-sector and sector-specific) including in emergencies
Inform the technical design of cash programmes throughout the office; Prepare relevant programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.Ensure Partnership, Coordination, and Collaboration for cash transfer programmes
Develop partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, to ensure the efficiency of the programme ( explore and identify joint activities to be implemented and/or coordinated with UNHCR and WFP) in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies.3. Ensure implementation of the roadmap for the MPS 9 of Mali emergency preparedness plan (EPP)
Update the mapping of cash transfers projects in Mali Organize a study tour of the Ministry of solidarity ad Humanitarian action (both division in charge of social protection and division in charge of humanitarian assistance) to an African country which has successfully implemented humanitarian cash transfer at a large scale Mainstream child nutrition into targeting, accompanying measures and impact evaluation of the national safety nets programme4. Represent UNICEF Mali country office in the cash forums, and internally to other office sections
Prepare relevant programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc. Participate and regularly present at different meetings UNICEF Mali activities and positions Develop links and provide technical support to other sections; strengthen coordination within the office on this issue;contribute to the discussions around a strategy that strengthens longer-term social protection scheme with the government
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in economics, social policy, social protection, public policy, or other relevant disciplines. A minimum of [5 ] Five years of relevant professional experience in particular of designing, implementing and management of cash transfer programmes, including in humanitarian contexts. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English and another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receivingan offer.
* Please note that this is a non-family duty station.
* Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offer of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.
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