Chief Field Office, P4, PN# 89068, Zahle, Lebanon, Fixed Term Appointment

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, hope

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations, the Chief Field Office (CFO) is accountable for managing and leading the total programme commitment of Zahle field office within a country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in his / her Area of Responsibility (AoR), leads and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF’s programme of cooperation, country programme management plan and overall vision set forward by the Representative.

Summary of key functions / accountabilities :

1. Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets in the Area of Responsibility

2. Effective knowledge management systems adopted and utilized to strengthen area / country programme management.

3. Situation Analysis prepared and updated; critical programme intervention points and measures identified; and programme work plans, recommendations and reports prepared.

4. Programme funds optimally used.

5. Programme monitoring and evaluations effectively conducted to improve programme performance, and programme status reports timely prepared. Gender / sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to the country programme are provided as an integral part of programming.

6. Rights based and results-based programming approach fully incorporated into all phases of programme and project processes.

7. Commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners effectively gained and established.

8. Rights perspective and advocacy at the national, community and family levels incorporated in policy analysis for establishing and elevating UNICEF’s credibility in national and international policy debates.

9. Effective partnerships and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme development / management / coordination, information sharing and networking.

For further information on the JD please click here. Chief Field Office Level

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

• Education

Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.

At least eight (8) years of responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in development, recovery and humanitarian response, financial and human resources management, monitoring and reporting.

Experience responding to emergencies is essential. Proven communication skills and proven record in networking effectively with donor community

Strong program background on nexus programming.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Ability to persuade and influence and negotiate with government.

Ability to network and establish good relations with staff, partners, and authorities.

Fluency in written and spoken English and French or Arabic is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

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 (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people