Chief, Field Office, Abeche, Chad

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
UNICEF
Closing date: 22 Jun 2009
Location: Chad - Abeche

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, Field Office, L-4 to be based in its Office in Abeche, Chad.

Under the general guidance of the Representative, responsible for assuring the implementation of UNICEF programme activities and operations in eastern Chad, and the management of the UNICEF office in Abeche.

Your profile:

Advanced university degree in health, nutrition, social sciences, or other related field.
Eight years of progressively responsible experience in programme formulation, planning, management, and evaluation, some of which should be in emergency programme management and operations.
Versatility, judgment, maturity, and the ability to work on a team. Ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Knowledge of emergency response issues, policies as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Leadership, supervisory and managerial skills.
Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Fluency in French. Knowledge of Arabic and/or English is highly desirable.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-329 to: recruit.EXE@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 22 June 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.