TFT Vacancy Announcement: Health Manager, L-4
Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, responsible for managing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Improvement of Mother and Child Health Services funded by EU. The manager will be responsible for the overall management of the project in compliance with the UNICEF rules and regulations, while also complying with the requirements of the specific contribution agreement between the EC and UNICEF. He/ she will plan and manage all inputs of the project, prepare Terms of Reference for all staff to be employed during the project duration and control the implementation of all activities and ensure that responsibilities are delegated as appropriate. The manager will have overall responsibility for the preparation of monthly and biannual progress reports in accordance with the required format. The manager will follow up on use of the budget to ensure that funds available are spent without exceeding the overall budget ceiling. Duration of the project is for 2.5 years.

Your profile:
Advanced university degree preferably in Public Health or a related technical field.
Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, in a related field. Experience in managing EU funded project will be an advantage.

• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology, in the field.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
• Leadership and teamwork abilities and result based management skills
• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and writing skills.
• Must work well under time constraints and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
• Key competencies required: commitment, drive for results, embracing diversity, integrity, self-awareness and self-regulation, team work, building trust, managing resources, analytical and conceptual thinking, communication, networking, judgment, technical knowledge, influence, team leadership.

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 “Health Manager, TFT L4” to: rleontescu@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 9 May 2008. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be offered a temporary appointment for a period of one year, with the possibility to be extended up to two years.

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 females are strongly encouraged to apply.