The United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA), the Leading UN organizations in Reproduce Health and Populations and Development, is recruiting personnel for this post in the Zonal Office at the State
NATIONAL PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE (UMUAHIA)
Post level: ICS 07
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Duty Post: Umuahia
Duration: One Year, with possible renewal subject to performance
1. Under the direct supervision of the Zonal Head, the National Programme Associate will support the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations.
2. He/she will apply established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issues.
3. He/she is expected to be instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
4. He/She is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff as j well as government counterparts. ;
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Participate m 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, drafts project documents and work plans and prepares tables and statistical data for the Zonal Office.
2. Evaluate project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results of the Zonal Office.
3. Conduct field monitoring visits participate in review meetings and evaluation missions and prepare regular inputs to status and progress reports
4. Analyze basic factors affecting the achievements of results , recommend corrective actions and follow up on recommendations for the Zonal Office
5. Provide support for the programme implementation by organizing review meetings, reviewing quarterly project work plans and proposing corrective actions, as necessary for the Zonal Office.
6. In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, guide routine implementation of assigned projects, delivery of projects inputs; ensure participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
7. Guide project personnel on national execution and programme policies and procedures
8. Coordinate and prepare annual travel plan and field monitoring visits for zonal office
9. Contribute to the 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 zonal office
10. Drafting relevant materials for dissemination
11. Support the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Zonal compiling and synthesizing relevant background materials for use in discussions and public events
12. Establish and maintain network of donor and public information contacts and provide assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events
13. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Zonal Team Leader.
Functional Competencies
1. Results-based programmes development and management
2. Innovation and marketing of new approaches
3. The Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners
4. Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
5. Resource mobilization:
Corporate Competencies
1. Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning
2. Integrity/Commitment to mandate
3. Valuing diversity
4. Working in teams
5. Communicating information and ideas
6. Conflict and self management
7. Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
8. Analytical and strategic thinking:
9. Results orientation/Commitment to excellence:
10. Appropriate and transparent decision making:
Qualification and Experience:
The ideal candidate should:
1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in health, population, demography, and/or other related social
Science field.
2. Possess at least 10 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector
3. Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English
4. Have the ability to work under pressure.
5. Have excellent communication and human relation skills,
6. Be proficient in current office software applications is mandatory
Because the nature of work of all the above cited posts are programme focused, involving other groups and various timelines and activities, related skills of good time management, managing deadlines and good team relationships are essential. Knowledge of the UN system is desirable for this post.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications (with a functional e-mail address and mobile numbers) should include a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) attached as one file in MS WORD format only. Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Representative. Abuja and forwarded on or before 29 January, 2009. Each application should be clearly marked for each position as follows
1. Programme Analyst (Gender) NOB (ICS 09)
2. Programme Analyst (RH) NOB (ICS 09)
3. Media Associate ICS07
4. National Programme Associate (Umuahia) ICS 07
5. National Programme Associate (Abuja) ICS 07
Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further Interest. Kindly alto note that only applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date
Related Jobs
Tags: Medical, NATIONAL PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE, NGO