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Duties and responsibilities
• Prepare assigned section of the Situation Analysis by computing data, analyzing and evaluating information and writing chapters of the Analysis under Early Recovery. Update information periodically.
• Under the guidance of the Education Specialist, UNICEF Karachi, design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate the assigned education projects/activities with special focus on converting the newly constructed schools (Transitional School Structures) under the Early Recovery response programme into Child Friendly Schools (CFS). Analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommend corrective action when necessary to meet project objectives. Assist in the development and introduction of new approaches, methods, practices in project management and evaluation.
• Assess field level information of the project activities, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Carry out results based monitoring in light of priorities as given in the MYWP. Prepare and/or undertake action on operational procedures affecting project implementation and management. Provide technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project.
• Contribute to the development of the Sindh programme workplan; ensure compliance to and achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provide guidance and support to the Education Section in meeting project objectives.
• Conduct intensive monitoring of Transitional School Structures (TSSs), review technical survey of fully damaged schools for setting up additional TSSs, supervise engineers and coordinate with communities, Education Department and UNICEF Construction Unit for timely completion.
• Provide inputs to the government authorities to plan and organize training programmes for TSSs related to CFSs, Disaster Risk Reduction and Education in Emergency at district levels. Identify training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
• Coordinate between the Education Section, Karachi and Construction Unit, Islamabad, whenever required, for day to day issues dealing with construction requirements and processes at field level, inclusive of installation of playground equipment.
• Coordinate with the Operations/Supply Section on supply and non-supply assistance, ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Monitor delivery quality and proper use of supplies through field visits. Certify disbursements of funds. Monitor and submit financial status report
• Ensures collaboration with other programme colleagues, particularly WES, Health and Child Protection. Interact with Programme Communication Section in the development of appropriate communication and information strategies and material to support advocacy and programme development in relation to Early Recovery in flood affected areas of Sindh.
• Prepare project status reports of the assigned projects required for management board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports etc.
Required Skills
• Fluency in English required and knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.
• Analytical and communication skills.
• Planning and monitoring skills.
• Good knowledge of computer management and applications.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.