G6 Programme Associate

The Position:

The Programme Associate position is located in the Regional Office and reports to a Programme Analyst.

The Programme Associate is part of a team, coordinated by the Regional Team Coordinator, which provides integrated programme and technical support within a systems strengthening approach fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategy. The Programme Associate also works in close collaboration with the Operations Manager (OM) and his/her team to ensure timely support to COs on operational matters.

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. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

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:
The Programme Associate contributes to the development and implementation of effective regional and country programmes in the region by providing administrative support to UNFPA’s programmes. As appropriate and under the direction of the Regional Team Coordinator and the Operations Manager the Programme Associate will also contribute to research, financial management and operational and procedural guidance.

You would be responsible for:

Assist the technical and programme team, in collaboration with the OM office, in providing support and advice to the COs on operational and programme matters;
Assess and upon approval distribute secretarial workload;
Assist the RO/SRO in coordinating the UNFPA technical network in the substantive area;
Assist in the preparation and monitoring process of the OMP;
Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring process of the regional programme;
Ensure proper management of the office filing and archiving system;
Apply UNFPA rules, regulations and procedures;
Perform research assistance duties including bibliographic and database searches; summarize information and draft contributions to RO reports, papers, technical notes, and publications;
Identify sources, and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers;
Assemble briefing materials and prepare power-point and other presentations for the technical and programme team members;
Organize, compile and process information from donors, Regional Offices, programme countries, and country offices, as inputs to various databases and documents; and carry out any other duties as may be required by the Deputy Director or Programme Adviser.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Completion of secondary school with additional course work in public administration, finance or economics.

Knowledge and Experience:

6 years previous relevant experience;
Previous experience in the UN an advantage;
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
Computer literacy - Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.;
Good knowledge of Atlas / Peoplesoft or other ERP system;
Good writing and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Languages:

Fluency in English

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:

Logistical support
Managing data
Managing documents, correspondence and reports
Managing information and workflow
Planning, organizing and multi-tasking
Managing financial processes
Job knowledge / technical expertise

Compensation and Benefits:

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