Post
Title: National Programme Associate
Type
of Contract: SSA
Level: GS6
Duration: 3
Months
Duty
Station: Garowe, Puntland
Date
of Issue: 25 October 2011
Closing
Date: 15 November 2011
Organisational
Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office
Organizational
Context
Duties
and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance by the
Representative/Deputy Representative and direct supervision of Puntland Head of
sub-office, the Programme Associate supports the design, planning and
management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs,
providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation, keeping
project files and documents and following up on recommendations.
The Programme Associate applies established
systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by
compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and
development, gender and reproductive health. He/she is instrumental in
facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate
mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
The Programme Associate maintains collaborative
relationships with all programme and project staff.
Results-Oriented
Functions
§ Participates in the identification and formulation of the
country programme and component projects, by compiling and analyzing
information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, assist
in drafting work plans and prepares tables and statistical data.
§ Evaluates programme activities, establishing and implementing
mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting
field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and
preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports.
§ Analyzes basic factors affecting the achievement of results,
recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations
§ In coordination with national counterparts and project
personnel guides routine implementation of assigned AWPs, coordinating the
delivery of project inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in
training activities.
§ Provides logistical support to projects by coordinating
review meetings and other project related workshops and events. Keep undated
knowledge on UNFPA implementation policies and procedures.
§ Contributes to the creation and sharing of knowledge by
synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and
best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office and drafting
relevant materials for dissemination
§ Supports the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of
the Country Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material
for use in discussions and public events.
§ Establishes and maintains records network of donor and public
information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor
meetings and public information events.
§ Work as a focal point and keep records and follow on and
facilitate sub-offices work.
§ Work as a secretary for all programme functions including
preparation and follow up on meetings and recommendations.
§ Any other relevant function assign by the supervisor.
Functional
Competencies
§ Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
§ Results-based programme development and management
§ Innovation and marketing of new approaches
§ Resource mobilization
§ Report writing skills
§ Job knowledge/Technical expertise
Corporate
Competencies:
§ Integrity
§ Commitment to the organization and its mandate
§ Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity
§ Developing people/Coaching and mentoring
§ Performance management
§ Fostering Innovation and Empowerment
§ Working in teams, positive attitude as a member in the team.
§ Communicating information and ideas
§ Self management/Emotional intelligence
§ Conflict management/Negotiating and resolving disagreements
§ Analytical and strategic thinking in the area of work
§ Results orientation/Commitment to excellence
§ Appropriate and transparent decision making ability
§ Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning ability
Job
Requirements:
Academic
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in
Health, Population, Demography and/or other related Social Science field is
preferable.
Experience: 5 – 7
years of relevant experience in the public or private sector.
Languages: Fluency
in oral and written English.
Computer
skills: Proficiency in current
office software applications.
Applications with a current CV and P11 (www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc)
marked: “National Programme Associate” should be forwarded to email address:
recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org
UNFPA will only be able to respond to those
applications in which there is further interest.
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