VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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UNICEF Zambia is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies;
(1) Senior Social Welfare Officer – Data Management, Social Cash Transfer Unit MCDMCH – on
Temporary Appointment, NOB, for eleven (11) months to be based in Lusaka. The consultant will be
under the close supervision of the Chief of Social Policy in UNICEF and the Principal Officer – Social
Cash Transfer Unit HQ. The Officer will be required to complete the following tasks:
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Development of timely data management plans for the new and existing SCT districts.
Coordination of the deployment of the MIS to all scale up districts and existing districts, to support
effective and timely data collection;
Interpretation of specific information needs of the Department of Social Welfare as well as other
departments in the Ministry and external stakeholders with respect to the SCT program and generate
reports from the MIS to provide such information;
Use of the MIS to carry out data analysis to support M&E of the SCT program;
Development of capacity in the SCT districts to collect useful and usable data for the MIS by designing
and delivering training programs;
In collaboration with Department of Planning, develop ICT infrastructure to support the expanded scope
and functionality of the MIS;
Working in collaboration with the Senior Social Welfare Office- Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation to
identify an Institution or Consultant to conduct data entry.
Working closely with the identified Institution or Consultant to conduct data entry into the Management
Information System (MIS).
Ensure selection of beneficiaries using welfare index
Working closely with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), the Consultant developing the MIS for
the Ministry.
Contributing to the development of detailed annual work plans on the programme implementation.
Performing any other task as assigned
Applicants must posses a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology,
telecommunications or related field with a minimum of Five years of relevant professional work experience with
either government or Non-Governmental Organizations.
Experience and knowledge required in Microsoft Visual Studio. NET /SQL Server 2008 systems development
environment; Systems integration; Internet, mobile and web based technologies; Ability to conceptualize and
interpret end user information needs; Ability to effectively collaborate with counterparts with different technical
and sectoral backgrounds; Experience in providing training and capacity building, including technology tools for
policy use; Previous experience developing and maintaining management information systems and related tools;
Previous experience in project management, preferably in a public sector environment; Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with the background and rationale for social cash transfer scheme is
desirable. Should be committed to duty.
(2) Senior Social Welfare Officer – Disability, Social Cash Transfer Unit MCDMCH – on Temporary
Appointment, NOA, for eleven (11) months to be based in Lusaka. The consultant will be under the close
supervision of the Chief of Social Policy in UNICEF and the Principal Officer – Social Cash Transfer
Unit HQ. The officer will be required to complete the following tasks:
 Working in collaboration with the Senior Social Welfare Office- Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation to
ensure that community validation meetings take place before approval by the District Welfare Assistance
Committees (DWACs).
 Reporting on and following up on disability issues from the field
 Working with Community Based Organisations that deal with disability.
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Working with the Communications Taskforce to ensure that persons with disabilities have clear
information and can access the programme
 Engaging the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disability (ZAPD) and other Institutions on matters of
disability.
 Contributing to the development of detailed work plans on the programme implementation that take into
account disability issues
 Working in consultation with the Senior Social Welfare Officer - Management and Implementation to
ensure that the Payment Service Provider (PSP) is identified and funds disbursed to the PSP on time so
that the recipients get their transfers timely.
 Performing any other duties as assigned
Applicants must posses a University degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University; Social Work, Public
Administration, Development Studies, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
Five years of relevant professional work experience with the persons living with disabilities. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, Familiarity with the background and rationale for social cash transfer
scheme is desirable, Should have management skills and capacity. Should be committed to duty.
(3) Senior Social Welfare Officer – Training, Social Cash Transfer Unit MCDMCH – on Temporary
Appointment, NOA, for eleven (11) months to be based in Lusaka. The consultant will be under the close
supervision of the Chief of Social Policy in UNICEF and the Principal Officer – Social Cash Transfer
Unit HQ. The Officer will be required to complete the following tasks:
 Developing timely training plans for the new districts
 Providing quality control for all training activities and materials for the scale up of the SCT scheme
 Monitoring and reporting on progress for all training activities for the scale up of the SCT scheme
 Working in collaboration with the Senior Social Welfare Office- Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation to
make necessary training preparations required before a new district is added onto the scheme.
 Working with the District Social Welfare Officers and other officers from the Ministry to conduct
training programmes for the Training of Trainers, Enumerators, Pay Point Managers, Area Coordinating
Committees and Community Welfare Assistance Committees.
 Contributing to the development of detailed annual work plans on the programme implementation.
 Ensuring that the information collected on the form 1s is accurate and complete.
 Performing any other duties assigned
Applicants must posses a University degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University; Social Work, Public
Administration, Development Studies, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
Five years of relevant professional work experience with either government or Non-Governmental Organizations.
Experience in supporting and managing training initiatives, Experience in developing training materials is
desired, Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Excellent facilitation skills, Familiarity with the
background and rationale for social cash transfer scheme is desirable, Management experience and skills an asset,
Should be committed to duty, Good written and communication skills, Good computer knowledge, Fluency in
written and spoken English is required.
Interested candidates should send their application by Tuesday 24 December 2013 with updated Curriculum
Vitae with at least 3 traceable references and completed UN Personal History form (P-11) to Lusaka@unicef.org
OR The Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Lusaka Office, UN House 3rd Floor, Alick Nkhata Road, P.O.
Box 33610, Lusaka. Please clearly indicate the position applied for and note that the Personal History form (P11) can be downloaded from the UNICEF Lusaka website under ‘Opportunities.’ The advertisement is also being
posted on our website. A direct link is provided for your convenience and easy access:
http://www.unicef.org/zambia/10485.html.
UNICEF IS COMMITTED TO GENDER EQUALITY IN ITS MANDATE AND ITS STAFF. WELL
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, PARTICULARLY FEMALES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ARE
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.