About the job
The Programme Analyst analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes. You will report to Emergency Response Coordinator.
Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender. Through substantive analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, you will contribute to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks.
You will monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required.
Major tasks
● 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
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Education
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