UNICEF - Innovation Specialist - Algiers 
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Details:
Duty Station Algiers (DZA)
Language Skills French,Arabic,English
Start Date 01 September 2020
Duration until 31 December 2021
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of Deputy Representative, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
Required experience: 60 Months
Experience remark:
Language skills:
Area of expertise: Development programme management, Monitoring and evaluation
Driving license: No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams
During the assignment, UN Volunteers are covered by a medical scheme and life insurance. United Nations Volunteers can consult their benefits and allowances by visiting the link below and indicating (i) the country of assignment i.e. Algeria and (ii) the Volunteer category: National Specialist.
Language Skills French,Arabic,English
Start Date 01 September 2020
Duration until 31 December 2021
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of Deputy Representative, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- ensure research and report on innovation trends and data for use in program development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results;
- infuse an innovation lens into the program development, planning and management;
- provide technical and operational support to innovation’s program implementation,
- ensure networking and partnership building,
- document innovation projects, knowledge management and capacity building to enhance the competencies of youth, CSOs, institutional partners and /stakeholders;
- Research and report on innovation trends and data for use in program development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results;
- Provide support to an overall cross-sectoral innovation strategy/action plan, including formulation, design, planning and implementation;
- Proactively scout for new innovative ideas and opportunities;
- Contribute to the development/mainstreaming of innovation into sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning;
- Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical, program, operational and administrative transactions, preparing related materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results;
- Prepare regular sectoral program/project reports related to innovation initiatives for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress;
- Support the development, coordination and testing of innovation products and processes to strengthen and improve efficiency and effectiveness of UNICEF’s programming, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy and communication. More specifically, work closely with sectoral programmes and support the deployment of ongoing innovation solutions and initiatives;
- Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned;
- Participate in regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results;
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management;
- Contribute to developing partnerships and network with local innovators, youth organizations, government, UN agencies, NGOs, cultural and religious organisations, the private sector, local media and academia to build and provide a space to nurture and test new and innovative ideas, and build local capacity;
- Support the identification of opportunities for resource mobilisation and new partnerships and support proposal and partnership development efforts in close collaboration with NYHQ Innovation Unit, Global Innovation Centre and Regional Office where applicable;
- Document tested innovation projects and processes and ensure effective sharing and generation of knowledge around innovations in the Country Office as well as with UNICEF global innovation network;
- Represent when needed the Country Office in the UNICEF global innovation network for information sharing and leverage experiences of innovation colleagues in other Country Offices as well as at the global level. Research and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems;
- Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of youth, institutional partners and /stakeholders.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s) in Social Development, Social Sciences, Community Development, data science or Information Technology; ICT, media/communications, a social science or related field is required;
Required experience: 60 Months
Experience remark:
- A minimum of five years of relevant work experience at the national in innovative projects, social entrepreneurship, programme management, monitoring and evaluation;
- Experience in start-up companies/organisations is an asset;
- Entrepreneurial failures are considered as valuable experience;
Language skills:
- French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise: Development programme management, Monitoring and evaluation
Driving license: No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams
During the assignment, UN Volunteers are covered by a medical scheme and life insurance. United Nations Volunteers can consult their benefits and allowances by visiting the link below and indicating (i) the country of assignment i.e. Algeria and (ii) the Volunteer category: National Specialist.
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