Vacancy at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: International Consultant
Duration of Initial Contract: 11 months with possibility of extension

Job Description

• The Programme Analyst, Coordination/Humanitarian will provide strong coordination support as well as programme development and implementation, strategic analysis and results-based planning in both development and humanitarian contexts.
• He/she will also will also paly a resource mobilization role.
• The Programme Analyst, Coordination/Humanitarian will directly report to the Head of the Kaduna Decentralized Office and will work in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Programme Analyst, Coordination/Humanitarian will have the following duties and responsibilities:
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results on UNFPA humanitarian and development programming areas, including on RH, GBV, and data for development.
• Support the preparation and oversee implementation of the UN joint work plan, including implementation of the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), in Gombe.
• Support Government and NGO partners on the design, planning and implementation of principled humanitarian action in line with UNFPA mandate and humanitarian strategy, and international frameworks.
• Participate and support the preparations for forums and events on issues related to UNFPA work plan and UN joint activities.
• Participate actively in the Inter-agency management of
• Assist in the development of innovative funding and resource mobilization strategies, including proposal writing.
• Regularly monitor emerging developments and analyze impact on the humanitarian and development needs of the State.
• Communicate and share the findings and recommendations of field visits with head of Kaduna Decentralized Office, UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative, and the Humanitarian Coordination Team, and monitor implementation of recommendations.
• Prepare situation reports and contribute to analytical reports, background papers, case studies, presentations, etc. highlighting social, political, economic, environmental and other relevant factors affecting the overall humanitarian situation.
• Lead and participate in advocacy and training activities with partners (Government, UN, NGOs) to address RH, HIV/AIDS, GBV, protection and gender mainstreaming in humanitarian response.
• Ensure regular information sharing by the Country Office through appropriate knowledge sharing networks with the humanitarian partners and by documenting the best practices and approaches implemented by the Country Office.
• Represent UNFPA at different emergency-related sector meetings, task forces and other relevant fora provide timely feedback on outcomes.
• Establish and maintain contacts with the relevant State Government authorities, other UN Agencies, national and international NGOs, donor organizations, State coordination structures etc.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Management Team.

Competencies
Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
• Results-based programme development management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Leveraging the resources of State government and partners
• Building strategic alliances and partners
• Resource Mobilization

Core Competencies:

• Values: Integrity/Commitment to UNFPA mandate
• Knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Valuing diversity
• Managing relationships: working in teams, communicating information and ideas; conflict and self-management
• Working with people: Empowerment/Developing People/Performance Management
• Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making

Required Skills and Experience
The Ideal Candidate should:

• Be a Nigerian National.
• Have a Master's degree in Public Health, Humanitarian Assistance, Demography and/or other related social science field.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public health, humanitarian affairs, emergency relief management, or other related areas.
• Have hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
• Have knowledge about the UN systems would be an advantage.
• Be experienced in working with government institutions, NGOs and Donor organizations.
• Be familiar with issues on population, reproductive health, gender and youth.
• Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English.
• Be fluent in spoken and written Hausa.
• Have ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Have excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Have proficiency in current MS Office software including Word and Excel applications is mandatory.