The Position:

The Programme Management Associate supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The Fund operates globally since 1969 in more than 150 countries and territories. UNFPA focuses on women and young people, because these are the groups whose rights are often compromised UNFPA has been active in Ukraine since 1997.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to take a toll on the lives of an estimated 14.5 million people in need of health assistance and an estimated 17.7 million people requiring protection assistance and services inside Ukraine. The estimated number of internally displaced people is 6.9 million, and more than 7.5 million refugees are recorded in European countries. As of 17 October, WHO had verified 541 attacks on health facilities; access to health care remains extremely challenging due to severe service disruptions, security concerns, restricted mobility, broken supply chains and mass displacement.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire, and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of Programme Management Specialist is primarily responsible for provision of integrated programme and operational support to delivering the results of UNFPA programme activities.

Programme Associate supports design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by collecting and analysing data to assist programme planning and policy advocacy, managing processes and organising resources to support the programme delivery in line with UNFPA programme policy and procedures, and support programme management, in the areas of population development, reproductive health, health system response to GBV, including reproductive health commodity security and other areas covered by the UNFPA mandate.

The Programme Associate applies established systems and procedures and assist in the creation of knowledge by compiling, synthesising, and analysing information relevant to reproductive health issues and emergencies. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme/ project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with UNFPA procedures.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Participating in the formulation of the programme components, by compiling and analysing information relevant to the UNFPA’s role in the country, drafting project documents and work plans and preparing spreadsheets and statistical data.
• Contributing to the evaluation of project and programme activities, support establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results; conducting field visits under guidance and support; participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports.
• In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, guiding routine implementation of assigned programme support activities, coordinating delivery of project inputs, including procurement, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
• Providing logistical support to projects by coordinating project related meetings, workshops, and events.
• Supporting advocacy and resource mobilisation efforts of the CO, by establishing and maintaining a network of donor and public information contacts. Assisting with organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events, including preparing relevant background material for these events.
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, International Relations, International Development, Gender Studies, Project Management or related areas.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management, social protection work, humanitarian response or related area;
• Experience with an international organisation or multilateral technical assistance project is required; Experience in supporting programme management in humanitarian context and/or UN agencies is an advantage;
• Experience in organisation of workshops, seminars, conferences, involving international organisations, national and regional stakeholders is required.
• Experience of effectively working with stakeholders from the governmental and non-governmental institutions involved in social development work at the national and sub-national levels is required;
• Excellent self-organisation and proactive attitude to work;
• Knowledge of UN procedures and working methods is an advantage;
• Proficiency in MS Office package, Google applications and teleconferencing tools;
• Strong experience in handling of web-based management systems;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to multitask and be detail-oriented;
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English, Ukrainian. Knowledge of other UN languages will be an advantage.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

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

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
• Development and Innovation

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer: 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.