National Post: Programme Analyst, Kinshasa

• Organization: UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund
• Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
• City: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
• Office: UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund in Kinshasa

 

Closing date: Friday, 13 April 2018

This post is non-rotational.

Duty Station: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Position Type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Closing Date: 19 April 2018 (5 pm, Kinshasa time)

Duration: One Year [renewable] (*)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO ONLY*

No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5

Organizational Setting

The Programme Analyst is located in Country Offices (CO) and reports to either the UNFPA Representative or the Deputy Representative or Programme Specialist.

Job Purpose

The Programme Analyst assists in the design, planning and management of UNFPA's country programme by analyzing relevant political, social and economic trends and providing inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst assists with programme/ project implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring results achieved during implementation.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• 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, drafts project documents and work plans and prepares tables and statistical data.
• Evaluates project and 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 factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations.
• Contributes to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination.
• Supports advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the CO by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events. Establishes and maintains network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.
• Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender, and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Advanced degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Prior experience in the field of development and population activities would be desirable.

Required Competencies

CORE COMPETENCIES

â– Commitment to UNFPA's Values and Guiding Principles;

â– Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;

â– Team Work/Communication/Self-Management

â– Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;

â– Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

â– Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise

â– Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships

â– Job knowledge/technical expertise

â– Adaptation/application of knowledge in different contexts

â– Integration in a multidisciplinary environment

Required 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