National post: Programme Analyst/ Field Coordinator

Deadline: 6 December 2024

About the job

You would be responsible for:

In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributing to the design and implementation of the country programme and its component projects at subnational (regional, municipal) level, aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures.
Ensuring appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms and systems are established and implemented.
Analysing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention at subnational (regional, municipal) level.
Analysing policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans; preparing briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
Assessing implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution, and ensuring their integration at subnational (regional, municipal) level.
Establishing collaborative relationships with regional executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.
Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning supporting training needs of project personnel.
Supporting the advocacy and resource mobilisation strategy of the CO, by ensuring preparation of relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in related meetings and public events
Ensuring coordination with relevant regional/municipal coordination councils and GBV working groups and information sharing at subnational level

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

Two years professional experience in the field of development and population activities, with experience in programme/ project management
Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Ukrainian .

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Communicating for impact

Managerial Competencies:

Providing strategic focus,
Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
Making decisions and exercising judgment