UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION
PROFESSIONAL POST
IMIS POST NUMBER:
Generic JD Code:
CASE NUMBER: MGL12008
IMIS JD Number:
POST TITLE: Adolescent Development and
HIV/Aids SPECIALIST
ICSC CCOG Code:
UNICEF Code:
CLASSIFIED LEVEL:
DATE CLASSIFIED:
POST LEVEL
:
Proposed Level:
NO -C
NO -C
SECTION/DIVISION:
DUTY STATION:
Programme
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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SIGNATURES
This is to certify that the contents are correct and complete and that the
duties and responsibilities described are required in the organizational unit
for the proper accomplishment of the functions.
Education Specialist
Supervisor, Name and Title
(Signature)
Gilles Fagninou, Deputy Representative
__________________________________________
Head of Section, Name and Title
(Signature)
Rana Flowers
Head of Office, Name and Title
(Signature)
DATE PREPARED: 21 February 2011
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1.
ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING
a)
REPORTS TO:
(Indicate post, by job title and level, to which this
position reports.)
Education Specialist
b)
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NO-C
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS (Indicate the title, level and number
for whose work the post is responsible.)
Title
Level
Number
None
c)
ORGANIZATION CHART (Show the IMMEDIATE SECTION where the post is located,
as well as the supervisor, subordinates and all other related posts. Only
the officially approved organization chart should be used.)
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2.
PURPOSE OF THE POST (Statement of overall post accountability.)
Under the guidance of the Team leader - Quality and rights-respecting
schools, the incumbent is accountable for formulation, design, planning,
implementing, monitoring and evaluation of adolescent development and
HIV/AIDS project to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the
project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and
objectives; accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the project
promoted
equity,
gender
equality,
with
an
emphasis
on
gender
disaggregation, gender disparity identification and gender mainstreaming
to guide policies, programmes monitoring and evaluations.
3.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Describe in order of importance what
incumbent does and how. Do not exceed more than 10-12 major duties.
Indicate the percentage of time devoted to each duty or responsibility. Do
not include duties of less than 5%.)
Percentage
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
4.
1. Design, develop, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate the
Adolescent development and HIV programme. Participate in the
development and introduction of innovative strategies for the
programme. Create programmatic linkages with other UNICEF and
other UN sectors to ensure the issues of adolescent
development, participation, health, civil engagement, and HIV
prevention are addressed in a holistic manner.
2. Provide technical support for social research, M & E of
adolescent development, participation, health, civil
engagement, HIV prevention Programme Analyze and evaluate data
to ensure achievement of objectives and take corrective action
when necessary to meet programme objectives.
3. Lead in the development of appropriate advocacy & programme
communication strategy to support and advocate programme
development in the area of adolescent development and HIV/Aids
prevention focusing on most-at-risk adolescents. In
consultation with programme sections, prepare inputs for
advocacy, social mobilization and BCC materials for and with
adolescents.
4. Provide technical support to government counterparts, NGOs and
other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of programme and projects. Identify training needs
and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme
sustainability and assist to plan and organise training
programmes.
5. Undertake field visits to monitor programmes with government
counterparts and other concerned partners, assess local
capacity gaps, resources, and monitor UNICEF inputs. Work
closely with all partners in ensuring effective participation
of adolescents in community capacity development. Communicate
with local authorities on project feasibility and
effectiveness, including the flow of supply and non-supply
assistance.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Do the duties of this post involve frequent travelling
or unusual conditions or is it an office-based post?)
Post is office-based,
occasional overseas travel.
with
frequent
travel
within
the
country
and
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5.
IMPACT AND CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR
(a)
Describe the type of decisions regularly made and the impact of those
decisions.
Makes decisions on project management within the framework of objectives,
supply and case needs, to ensure project delivery meets targeted goals and
objectives.
(b)
Describe the type of recommendations regularly made and why they are
important.
Makes recommendations of a technical nature on adjustments and changes on
project implementation, to improve efficiency and effectiveness and ensure
accelerated and expanded coverage.
(c)
Describe the most damaging error(s) that could be made in the performance
of the job, and their consequences.
Lack of understanding of the local conditions, project feasibility and
incorrect programme approach would lead to ineffectiveness of activities,
and misuse of financial resources.
Ineffective relations with government counterparts and other partners
would lead to ineffective implementation and loss of credibility.
6.
INDEPENDENCE (Describe the degree of direction or management guidance the
incumbent receives from the immediate supervisor, (e.g., incumbent
exercises judgement, takes initiative, etc., under minimal supervision.)
Guidance is provided on processes and procedures applicable in the
formulation, management, monitoring and evaluation of phases. Incumbent
is
expected
to
work
independently
on
the
administration
of
programmes/projects and to provide feedback to the supervisor.
7.
GUIDELINES
(a)
Indicate which guidelines are required for performing the duties of the
post (rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, precedents,
manuals, instructions, etc.)
UNICEF programme manuals and policy guidelines
UNICEF Board Policy Paper, PRO's and Executive Directive
UNICEF Country Programme Plans
UNICEF personnel, financial, supply and administrative
rules, regulations and manuals
Government development plans and policies
Office Workplan
Technical literature or related programmes
Cooperating Agencies guidelines and manuals.
(b)
Describe the degrees to which interpretation of, and deviation from,
existing guidelines are permitted, and the authority to propose or
establish new guidelines.
The incumbent interprets and applies the guidelines.
The incumbent is
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expected to make recommendations when deviation from the guidelines is
necessary, to ensure project efficiency and effectiveness.
8.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Indicate both the purpose and level of contacts within and outside UNICEF,
in order to perform the work effectively.
CONTACT
a)
b)
PURPOSE & FREQUENCY
Internal
Representative/Deputy
Representative
(F)
Section/Programme Chiefs
(F)
Programme Staff
(F)
Information/PSC Officer
(F)
Operations/Supply staff
(F)
Other Country Office Staff
(F)
HQ Officers
(O)
Receives policy directions/
guidelines and provides
technical advice.
Exchange of ideas and
intersectoral cooperation.
Programme issues/advisory/
technical.
Strategies for information and
social mobilization.
Financial and supply management
and monitoring.
Coordination and information
exchange.
Overall coordination and
exchange of information.
External
Government officials of relevant
Ministries, and regional/sectoral
and provincial government
counterparts/community.
(F)
Intersectoral cooperation
advocacy, technical support
and programme/project
UN Agencies & NGO's
(F)
Coordination/exchange of
technology.
9.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES required to perform the duties of the
post:
a)
EDUCATION (Indicate the level of formal education and/or training and
field of specialization required.)
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, adolescent health, public
health, adolescent / youth Development, International Relations,
Education, Psychology or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
b)
WORK EXPERIENCE (Indicate the length and type of practical expericence
required at the national and international levels.)
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at
the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring
and evaluation, in a related field.
c)
LANGUAGES (Indicate the language requirements.)
Fluency in English and another UN language required.
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Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
d)
Competency Profile (For details on competencies please refer to the UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)
i) Core Values (Required)

Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
• Communication [ II ]
• Working with People [ II ]
iii)
• Drive for Result [ II ]
Functional Competencies (Required)
• Leading and Supervising [ II ]
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
• Analyzing [ II ]
• Relating and Networking [ II ]
• Persuading and Influencing [ II ]
• Creating and Innovating [ II ]
iv) Technical Knowledge [ ]
a) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group) [ ]
• Methodology of programme/project management
• UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the
current UNCEF position and approaches.
• UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to
conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
• UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.
b) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ ]
(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.)
• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.
• UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.
• Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) [ ]
• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
• UN security operations and guidelines.
• UNSECORD training for members of Security Management Team.
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