UN Jobs – Programme Specialist, Programme Delivery and Coordination – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Job Title: Programme Specialist, Programme Delivery and Coordination
Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Duty Station: Uganda
Grade: NOC
About UNFPA:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. Since UNFPA started working in 1969, the number – and rate – of women dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are smaller and healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before.
Job Summary: The Programme Specialist, Programme Delivery and Coordination will substantively contribute to the UNFPA implementation, coordination and monitoring of programme activities across the West Nile sub region in the areas of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV/AIDS, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), gender and population issues in both humanitarian and development settings.
The Programme Specialist will provide overall coordination and technical support to the district local government, local development partners and implementing partners to ensure optimal programme implementation, effective use of resources, quality tracking of results, adequate coordination, advocacy for policy change and clear communication of UNFPA mandate, work and results in the region across humanitarian and development settings.
S/he will be based in Arua and work closely with other UNFPA district offices in the region and country office staff based in Kampala. S/he will work under the overall guidance of the Representative and will be directly supervised by the Programme Specialist on Programme delivery and coordination in Kampala.
Job Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist on Programme delivery and Coordination in Kampala, the Programme Specialist in Arua substantively contributes to the effective delivery of an integrated package of rights (SRHR/GBV/HIV) in West Nile sub region of Uganda.
The Programme Specialist will be overall responsible for UNFPA programme development, implementation, results monitoring, knowledge management, coordination and policy advocacy in the area of SRHR, GBV and gender equality in West Nile sub region.
S/he will work to keep the issues of SRHR high on the agenda of Local Government/s and of the Local Development Partners, optimize the allocation of resources, create synergies, influence policies and improve consistency and effectiveness of UNFPA’s work in the region within a framework of integrated delivery of a SRHR/GBV/HIV rights package.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with Government counterparts, CSOs and other partners, overseeing the design and implementation of UNFPA programmes in the West Nile sub region, aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programmes, policies and procedures.
- Overseeing achievement of programme results by ensuring that monitoring and oversight mechanisms are established and implemented.
- Establishing and maintaining mutually respectful relationships with strategic partners, DLG, development partners, UN agencies and implementing partners and other duty bearers in the Region to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of programmes
- Contributing to effective coordination related to SRHR/GBV/HIV and gender equality in the region by being actively involved in key coordination meetings at district and regional levels. This includes participating in relevant humanitarian meetings, including settlement coordination meetings etc.
- Providing high level technical support to partners when needed, including supporting capacity building of district local governments and local partners to generate, analyse and utilize quality data for evidence-based decision making, policy and program formulation, monitoring and evaluation in support of integrated district-level development and humanitarian response.
- Reviewing the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA programme activities in the West Nile Region, and pursuing opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. This includes promoting UNFPA’s mandate areas in district development planning and budgeting processes in the Region, and policies at regional and national level.
- Assessing implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution, and ensuring their integration. Provides technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address SRHR, GBV and broader gender issues at the regional level.
- Ensuring effective knowledge management strategies are implemented by the programme team, capturing lessons learned and best practices for future planning; addressing training needs of partners and staff.
- Actively promoting and supporting UN Reform/delivering as one initiatives and the UN Area Coordination in the region to strengthen coordination, coherence and efficiency of the programmes
- Providing administrative oversight including ensuring awareness and adherence to all organizational policies (audit guidelines and recommendation, travel, vehicle, procurement, human resources, security, etc) of Arua district office and represent UNFPA in compound and area security coordination. Ensure organizational equipment and assets are maintained and used in accordance with UNFPA policies and business practice.
- Directly supervise UNFPA Programme analysts/coordinators based in West Nile sub region (currently 3)
- Liaising with the Operations Manager and the Programme Delivery and Coordination specialist to strengthen Country Office support to field based offices and staff
- Facilitating professional development of staff and promote their safety and well-being
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNFPA Programme Specialist, Programme Delivery and Coordination job opportunity should hold an advanced degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science discipline.
- A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities; Significant work experience in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights is preferred. Specialized knowledge and experience within Health Systems Strengthening and integrated SRHR/GBV/HIV approaches will be desired;
- Experience in programme/ project management including experience in large multi-sector programmes;
- Experience in implementing legislation;
- Field experience is an asset;
- Prior experience in the UN system is an asset.
- Languages: Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing diversity in all its forms
- Embracing change
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
Functional Competencies:
- Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Delivering results-based programme
- Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
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
N.B: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who wish to join the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 5th January 2020
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