Field Support Associate, GS-6, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, #131455, Temporary Appointment (364 days)

UNICEF Honduras is looking for a Field Support Associate to assist the Social Policy Officer (NOB) and the Deputy Representative by carrying out a range of programme support functions to design, implement, and monitor programmes in selected territories, ensuring effective and timely results that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, development

In Honduras, UNICEF supports the creation and development of national programs and policies for children.

The promotion and fulfillment of these rights are related to women´s rights, which is why UNICEF also works to promote their equality, free from all types of discrimination.

UNICEF works with the State, civil society organizations, the private sector, churches, and the media, among others, to promote national and international commitments that the principles enunciated in the Convention become a reality.

UNICEF's budget depends entirely on voluntary funds. States provide two-thirds of the resources; foundations, the private sector, other private entities and some six million individual donors provide the rest.

UNICEF was created in 1946 by the United Nations to help the children of Europe who suffered the severe consequences of World War II.

For information of the work of our organization in Honduras, please visit our website: UNICEF Honduras  

How can you make a difference? 

Under the oversight and guidance of the supervisor, the Field Support Associate assists the Social Policy Officer (NOB) and the Deputy Representative by carrying out a range of programme support functions to design, implement, and monitor programmes in selected territories, ensuring effective and timely results that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.  

The Field Support Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, especially UNVs in the field, external partners, and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery.

S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.

Key Responsibilities

Supports the NOB Social Policy Officer, in his/her role of supervisor of UNV, through the processing of information from the field, facilitation of communication with territories, and forecasting of scenarios challenges and solutions.

• Coordinates UNVs work at the municipal levels, that include, among others: support them in the production of monthly work and travel plans, first review the reports of the Field UNVs, follows up on their regular tasks and provide consistent and systematic feedback.
• Supports capacity development activities related to UNVs development by preparing training materials and participating in exercises. Actively accompanies the UNVs in implementing their tasks.
• Maintains systematic contact with all UNVs at the sub-national level. Provides advice, monitors staff well-being, signals any challenges regarding staff security.
• Preparing monitoring and reporting information of UNV deployment at the field, for supervisor and team on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.
• Supports the coordination of programme monitoring in selected districts and reporting team-members on the status.
• Supporting the programme section in researching, compiling, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on field deployment to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations. 
• Carrying out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs) and making amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
• Liaison with Operations Section, People and Culture and Security for UNV’s  needs in logistics, security, wellbeing and other

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required with complementary technical or university courses in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or another relevant technical field.

For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience and a master´s degree may replace an additional two years.

• Work Experience: A minimum of six years of administrative or project management work experience is required.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and Intermediate English is required

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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