Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Jobs (400 Jobs)

On behalf of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 400 vacant posts as mentioned below.

1.0. BACKGROUND
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established by Act of Parliament No. 11 of 1995, and started its operations on 1st July, 1996. In carrying out its statutory functions, TRA is regulated by law, and is responsible for administering impartially various taxes of the Central Government.

1.1.1TAX OFFICER II – 116 POSTS
1.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties are to assist in assessing, collection and enforcement of Government taxes and fee in accordance with applicable tax laws, specifically will:
(i) Assist in the preparation of action plans;
(ii) Conduct face vetting of tax returns;
(iii) Conduct desk audit on simple cases and assist in field audits;
(iv) Conduct physical and compliance surveillance surveys;
(v) Prepare respective periodic management reports;
(vi) Gather information for new taxpayers’ registrations;
(vii) Prepare tax positions for all taxpayers and arrears list and follow up payments;
(viii) Conduct face vetting of application for tax exemptions, relief, refunds, motor vehicle and driver’s license application;
(ix) Process annual motor vehicle licenses renewal, transfers of ownership and issue the licenses; and
(x) Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

1.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
(i) Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration (Finance or Accounting) or its equivalent from a recognized institution/University; and
(ii) Proficient training in relevant field will be an added advantage.
1.1.4 Key Competences
(i) Leadership and Team Building;
(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change;
(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability;
(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making;
(v) Integrity; and
(vi) Computer Literacy.

1.2.0 CUSTOMS OFFICER II – I45 POSTS
1.2.1DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties are to process declarations and ensure no anomalies and discrepancies which may affect Government revenue, specifically will:
(i) Control imports, export and transit goods;
(ii) Documentary verification;
(iii) Prepare enquiries and offence files;
(iv) Assess and value goods;
(v) Release goods after payment of duties;
(vi) Prepare various returns for Customs & Excise Headquarters;
(vii) Provide information for preparation of Management reports (various);
(viii) Conduct the physical verification of goods;
(ix) Perform anti- smuggling patrols; and
(x) Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
(i) Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Customs, Taxation, Economics, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance/Marketing), Law or its equivalent from a recognized Institution/University; and
(ii) Proficient training in relevant field will be an added advantage.
1.2.3 Key Competences
(i) Leadership and Team Building;
(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change;
(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability;
(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making;
(v) Integrity; and
(vi) Computer Literacy.

1.3.0 BUSINESS ANALYST II – 15 POSTS
1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties are to assist in overseeing proper operation and maintenance of computer systems, programming and business information systems, specifically will:
(i) Define business requirements of existing systems and suggest ways for improvements; modifications or enhancements of the system;
(ii) Develop software applications by using different computer languages;
(iii) Test software applications and support software implementation;
(iv) Prepare documentation by using different applications;
(v) Participate in the installation of operating systems and application systems;
(vi) Support users’ operational problems pertaining to software and hardware; and
(vii) Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
1.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
(i) Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Telecommunications, Information and Communications Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering or its equivalent from recognized institution/University; and
(ii) Knowledge of CCNA/CCNP, LANs, WANs, and MANs, Router configuration, VSATs, Switches, and Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
1.3.4 Key Competences
(i) Leadership and Team Building;
(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change;
(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability;
(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making; and
(v) Integrity.

1.4.0. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II – 4 POSTS
1.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties are to ensure effectiveness and smooth operations of the system to users and perform both hardware and software related activities by;
(i) Providing computer support services both for software and hardware for an organization’s employees;
(ii) Testing of computers and ensuring that computer systems are functioning properly;
(iii) Physical setting up of computers and software system installation for various computer applications and programs;
(iv) Identifying and solving any problems that affect computer operating systems;
(v) Discussing with individual staff members who work on the computers what the problems is in order to figure out how to help solve the problem. Individual assessments of computer systems to identify the problem(s);
(vi) Helping in examination of network servers equipment and maintenance;
(vii) Maintaining of networking systems;
(viii) Maintaining and upgrading of computer systems or offering recommendations on upgrades needed;
(ix) Networking and connecting computers within the same organization to enhance communication;
(x) Training staff and orienting them on how to use computer hardware and software systems;
(xi) Troubleshooting routine problems and maintenance of servers;
(xii) Performing ICT needs assessment and recommending regularly on the optimized requirements and deployment of different ICT assets to meet business requirement of the area;
(xiii) Carrying out other duties as may be directed by management;
(xiv) Maintaining other computer peripheral devices such as printers and solving printing problems if they arise;
(xv) Coordinating computer maintenance with other Information Technology professionals such as Network Operations staff; and
(xvi) Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.
1.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
(i) Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Information and Communications Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering or its equivalent from recognized Institution/University; and
(ii) Knowledge of ITIL or other IT Service Management processes will be an added advantage.
1.4.3 Key Competences
(i) Ability to handle computer hardware and software;
(ii) Well versed with different operating systems and antivirus systems;
(iii) Leadership and Team Building;
(iv) Strategic Focus and Managing Change;
(v) Managing Performance and Accountability;
(vi) Integrity; and
(vii) Problem solving and decision making.

1.5.0 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER II – 5 POSTS
1.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties are to assist in providing guidance to user departments and staff on Human Resources services according to the policies and laid down procedures, specifically will;
(i) Attend to employee grievances;
(ii) Interprets various regulations to staff;
(iii) Handle pension and terminal benefits schemes;
(iv) Coordinate staff performance appraisal process;
(v) Handle labour relation matters at workplace;
(vi) Draft letters, circulars and papers related to human resources matters;
(vii) Initiate staff requirements for the department;
(viii) Compile training plans and programs; and
(ix) Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
1.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration (Human Resources Management), Sociology or its equivalent from a recognized Institution/University.
1.5.4 Key Competences
(i) Leadership and Team Building;
(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change;
(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability;
(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making;
(v) Integrity; and
(vi) Computer Literacy.

1.6.0 LEGAL COUNSEL II – 5 POSTS
1.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties are to conduct prosecution and litigation of civil and criminal cases related to TRA and promptly report progress on each stage as well as the final outcome, specifically will.
(i) Identify Court cases which are suitable for settlement out of judicial processes and recommend to the supervisor;
(ii) Draft legal documents as may be assigned;
(iii) Give legal opinions or advise on matters related to functions and operations of TRA;
(iv) Propose amendment and give interpretation of laws administered by TRA;
(v) Handle administrative activities of the department as may be directed;
(vi) Identify potential risks in relation to activities of the department and report to the supervisor;
(vii) Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports; and
(viii) Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
1.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
(i) Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognised Institution/University;
(ii) An advocate registered in Tanzania or with a permission of the Chief Justice to practise law as an advocate in Tanzania; and
(iii) Masters’ Degree in Law or Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation/Custom will be an added advantage.
1.6.3 Key Competences
(i) Leadership and Team Building;
(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change;
(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability;
(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making;
(v) Integrity; and
(vi) Computer Literacy.

1.7.0 ACCOUNTANT II – 10 POSTS
1.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties are to assist in accounting for revenue collection and / or expenditures in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, specifically will.
(i) Prepare weekly/monthly revenue collection, transfers, revenue float and tax exemption reports;
(ii) Capture invoices, payment vouchers and credit memos in the expenditure accounting system;
(iii) Prepare salary journal vouchers, deduction schedules, print salary slips and distribute to regions and departments;
(iv) Prepare monthly expenditure reports and supporting schedules;
(v) Prepare budget and physical performance report for the Finance Unit on quarterly basis;
(vi) Participate in quarterly stock taking exercise;
(vii) Ensure that all over-the-counter receipts are banked intact and promptly;
(viii) Ensure timely filling of performance report as per QMS requirement; and
(ix) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
1.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
(i) Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) or its equivalent recognised by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors Tanzania and
(ii) Ability to use different Accounting packages/software will be an added advantage.
1.7.3 Key Competences.
(i) Leadership and Team Building;
(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change;
(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability;
(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making;
(v) Integrity; and
(vi) Computer Literacy.

1.8.0 ESTATE OFFICER II – LAND MANAGEMENT- 100 POSTS
1.8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties are to assist effective management and maintenance of buildings and up – keep of physical assets.
(i) Prepare and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules;
(ii) Prepare and update Estate Register and housing inventory;
(iii) Draft and advice review of lease agreements;
(iv) Certifies and advise payment of rent to landlord;
(v) Initiate and coordinate the process of acquisition of title deeds for landed properties;
(vi) Record and assist to evaluate request or residential houses to staff;
(vii) Maintain and update the tenancy register for leased in and out premises; and
(viii) Perform other duties as signed by the supervisor.
1.8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
(i) Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Land Management and Valuation, Facilities management, Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution/University;
(ii) Registered with Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board, Engineers Registration Board or National Council for Professional Surveyors; and
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s Degree either in Land Management and Valuation, Facilities management; Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
1.8.3 Key Competences
(i) Leadership and Team Building;
(ii) Strategic Focus and Managing Change;
(iii) Managing Performance and Accountability;
(iv) Problem Solving and Decision Making;
(v) Integrity; and
(vi) Computer Literacy.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
(i) All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age and be ready to be placed in any region within Tanzania mainland;
(ii) Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
(iii) Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
(iv) Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
(a) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
(b) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
(c) Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
(d) Computer Certificates;
(e) Professional certificates from relevant authorities;
(f) One recent passport size picture;
(g) Birth certificate
(v) Form IV and form VI results slips are strictly not accepted;
(vi) Testimonials and all Partial transcripts will not be accepted;
(vii) Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;
(viii) Applicants employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers;
(ix) Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
(x) Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
(xi) Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
(xii) Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
(xiii) Deadline for application is 17th July, 2017;
(xiv) Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
(xv) Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview; and
(xvi) Application letters should be written in Swahili or English,

All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the
following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ (This address can also be found
at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

APPLY ONLINE THROUGH

OR
NOTE: APPLICATION LETTER MUST BE SIGNED AND ATTACHED DURING APPLICATION SUBMISSION BEARING THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
THE SECRETARY,
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT, MAKTABA COMPLEX,
27 BIBI TITI MOHAMED ROAD,
P.O.BOX 63100, 11102
DAR ES SALAAM

IT Operations Assistant, Gaziantep, Turkey

• Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
• Country: Turkey
• Field location: Gaziantep, Turkey
• Office: WFP in Gaziantep

Closing date: Monday, 17 July 2017

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The job is located in the Gaziantep Area Office in Turkey. Job holder reports to the International IT Operations Officer in Ankara.
At this level job holders are expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities requiring interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other staff.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Carry out system maintenance tasks, such as performing monitoring tasks, running system diagnostics, and system optimisation, to ensure they are running effectively and enable easy and efficient use.
2. Maintain technology, including standard repairs, configuration, and storage, in accordance with data security and access controls to ensure IT equipment required for WFP staff is available.
3. Prepare files and systems for inventory and archives, such as website content and directories, to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date.
4. Allocate tasks to other colleagues, ensuring that tasks are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines, to support the effective delivery of services.
5. Respond to a variety of queries about technology and systems in order to assist WFP staff to deliver their services.
6. With support of senior colleagues, provide standard training to end users of technology and systems to ensure staff use standard technology and systems effectively.
7. Perform routine deployments of server hardware and software, including testing and the identification of problems, to contribute to the effective functioning of technology.
8. Responsible for maintaining information records such as updating web pages and statistical databases to ensure the information is current and well organised.
9. Install, operate and maintain telecommunications systems and equipment, to ensure optimal services in compliance with standard operations procedures.
10. Support the development of standard material such as training documentation and web content on behalf of senior officers, to ensure staff have access to required information about IT services and products.
11. Suggest improvements to methods and processes in order to support the continuous improvement of IT services.
12. Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP's Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team's work processes to supervisor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit's responsibilities will serve WFP's mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
• Create an 'I will'/'We will' spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP's teams and external partners in fulfilling team's goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor's priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
Capability Name
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Governance, Strategy and Architecture
Demonstrates awareness of overall IT governance structure and system architecture development to support the process and assist in design of interaction between systems.
Change Implementation, Project management, Planning and Optimization
Has basic understanding of project management principles to provide basic estimates on timing, resource utilisation and costs to facilitate the project planning process.
Technical Expertise
Continuously updates one's own knowledge about new technologies and product modifications; Is sought out for advice/expertise and recognized internally as an important technical reference.
Service Management
Understands and follows the established standards and protocols for service excellence within own domain to maintain quality of delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Client Management
Exhibits a detailed understanding of customers' IT requests in order to effectively address and manage internal customers 'needs. Identifies recurrent issues to propose long-term solutions.
Procurement and Contract Management
Assists in the technology selection process by collating information on vendors and/or products for evaluation against criteria.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: Two years of working experience in IT client support unit (helpdesk), IT service operations, or software and hardware maintenance. Experience in resolving complex technical issues, defining requirements for functional areas and the application of client services standards to resolve or escalate client service problems is required.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Turkish.
Nationality and Residency: The applicant should be either a Turkish national or have a valid Turkish residence at the time of application.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Contract duration is 12 months (renewable).
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. Local gross salary is offered on an annual basis starting from TRY 72,360.00 / year.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
17 July 2017

Assistant - Communities and IT, Paris, France

• Organization: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
• Country: France
• City: Paris
• Office: OECD Paris

Closing date: Wednesday, 19 July 2017

The OECD is a global economic forum working with 35 member countries and more than 100 emerging and developing economies to make better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The Organisation provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an autonomous intergovernmental international body responsible for developing and promoting policies for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of weapons of mass destruction. The FATF has 35 countries and two regional organisations as members. The FATF Secretariat is located at the OECD within the Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF).
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is looking for a Communities and IT Assistant who will ensure the seemless dissemination of FATF content to the members of the Global Network (198 members through 9 regional bodies) as well as to other stakeholders, both internal and external. The selected person will also ensure the smooth running of FATF's IT services. S/he will work under the supervision of the Communications and IT manager.
Job duties
External stakeholders
FATFNet

• Assist the Communications and IT manager to ensure the correct functioning of FATFNet on all devices and liaise with relevant Executive Directorate (EXD) teams to address technical issues.
• Take responsibility for the user administration and FATF access profiles, liasing directly with FATF Members and regional bodies, and respond to all queries from users.
• Contribute to the development of training material or FAQ guidelines to facilitate new users' access to official documents.

Communities

• Act as the primary contact point for FATF communities, including the creation of new communities, user management and mentoring staff, responsible for providing content.
• Respond to all queries from users including requests for access and management of content on the platform and develop FAQ guidelines to facilitate new users' access.
• Assist the Communications and IT manager to assess the impact of campaigns and audience reach, by using analytics and any other tools.Liaise with the Digital, Knowledge and Information Service (EXD/DKI) to handle technical issues related to the functioning of the communities.

Internal stakeholders

• In close collaboration with the Communications and IT manager and EXD/DKI to ensure the correct functioning of eShare, assist in the development of additional features to meet the needs of particular teams or projects or to address technical problems.
• Act as a first point of contact for FATF staff for questions and comments. Provide assistance on the correct use of the site and FATF metadata and provide additional guidelines and FAQ's as required. In particular, work closely with teams to guide them through the features of eShare and discourage use of other storage alternatives.
• Archive obsolete material on OECD.Records.

IT Correspondent

• Act as the IT Correspondent for the FATF, activily taking part in IT meetings and identify developments that could impact productivity and efficiency of the FATF Secretariat team.
• Keep FATF staff up-to-date on new IT developments and take responsibility for the smooth implementation of new platforms, software migration or tools.
• Liaise with EXD/DKI to ensure that IT needs of FATF Secretariat staff are met and manage the inventory of FATF-owned and DKI provided equipment.

Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background

• Secondary level of education.
• A degree or training in IT or communications would be an advantage.

Professional Background

• Relevant experience as an IT or communications assistant, preferably in an international organisation which includes relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• An experience in the management of content online and familiarity with emerging web tools and platforms and in creating and managing online collaborative environment would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of the administrative rules and procedures of the Organisation or that of another international organisation, as well as familiarity with the procedures to be followed for IT and accounts management, or proven ability to learn and assimilate new rules and procedures quickly.
• Proven ability in drafting routine correspondence in both languages.

Tools

• A good knowledge of IT and familiarity with the latest developments in the industry, including an interest in keeping up-to-date with new technology (especially web technologies).
• Solid document formatting and editing skills and knowledge of OECD software and systems (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/OLIS/OECD Authoring Environment/EMS/T4) would be an asset.
• Familiarity with the use of graphic design in creating promotional materials would be an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and very good knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a very good working level.
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset

Core Competencies

• For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Achievement focus, Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Flexible thinking, Managing resources, Teamwork, Client focus, and Diplomatic sensitivity
• Please refer to the level 1 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies

Contract Duration

• 6 months temporary assignment
• Ideal start date: 11 September 2017

Salary information

• Monthly gross salary ranging from 3000 to 3300 EUROS.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD and FATF member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal

JPO - UNFPA Adolescents and Youth, Kigali, Rwanda

• Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
• Country: Rwanda
• City: Kigali
• Office: UNDP in Kigali
• Grade: P-1

Closing date: Tuesday, 1 August 2017

Education & Work Experience: I-Master's Level Degree - 2 year(s) experience
P1
Vacancy Type: FTA International (JPO)
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Africa
Contract Duration: One-year fixed-term appointment, with possibility of extension for additional 10 months
JPO Adolescents and Youth - position exclusively open to national or permanent residents of Canada
Background
The UNFPA Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme is intended to provide on-the-job training for young professionals who wish to obtain practical experience in development assistance. It gives them an opportunity to acquire professional knowledge in population projects in a developing country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the JPO will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of programme activities related to adolescents and youth, including but not limited to provision of youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services, Comprehensive Sexuality Education, HIV prevention and Gender Based Violence prevention. This will include but not limited to the following: 1. Support the office in analyzing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to adolescent sexual and reproductive health and in the identification of opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
2. Support the office in keeping well informed of new policy and development frameworks, and the preparation of inputs for policy dialogues, technical assistance and development frameworks regarding adolescent sexual and reproductive health;
3. Support the office in implementation of services targeting young people; including service integration, Comprehensive Sexuality Education, community- based and public oriented demand creation for youth- friendly services with specific focus on adolescent girls;
4. Coordinate and support implementing partners in the area of adolescents and youth, including programme planning, development of activities, providing technical support to implementation and ensuring quality narrative and financial reporting;
5. Create and document knowledge about current and emerging trends in Adolescent Health, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches, and ongoing experience of lessons learnt and best practices and share with colleagues and external partners;
6. Ensure programme interventions in the area of A&Y are informed by available evidence and the UNFPA Strategic Plan;
7. Represent UNFPA in the ASRH sub- technical working group and related interagency coordination mechanisms;
8. Support the office and the monitoring and evaluation teams in monitoring progress towards program outcomes, collecting and analyzing program related data, report compilation and writing and development of M&E reporting tools;
9. Support advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the country office by preparing relevant documentation i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles and participating in donor meetings and public information events, contribute to fulfilling donor's as well as UNFPA statutory reporting requirements;
10. Report to supervisor any possible/ potential constraints to program implementation and recommend solutions to overcome such obstacles;
11. Perform other duties as and when required by UNFPA Representative/Deputy UNFPA representative / direct supervisor.
Competencies
Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change
Core Competencies: Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communicating for impact
Functional Skill Set: Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda, Delivering results-based programmes; internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
Required Skills and Experience Education

• Master degree in social sciences or related fields with specialized knowledge in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights and HIV prevention

Working Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in the health and/or international development sectors. Prior experience in developing countries is an asset.

Language requirements

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of French is an asset
• Ability to write clearly and concisely in English

Other Requirements

• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds

Nationality

• This post is opened in the context of the JPO Programme sponsored by the Government of Canada and is open exclusively to nationals of Canada or holders of a permanent residency in Canada.

Age of applicant

• The maximum age of the applicant must be 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application

For more details on this vacancy and the JPO Programme, please go to: http://www.jposc.undp.org/content/jposc/en/home/how-to-join.html
Languages - Essential: English
Languages - Desirable: French