VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2171
CLOSING DATE: 8 February 2013 ( at 5:00 p.m. New York time)
POST TITLE: Programme Coordinator, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)
CATEGORY: ICS-10 (equivalent to P3)
POST NUMBER: 77396
DUTY STATION: Vientiane, Laos PDR
POST TYPE: Non-Rotational
DURATION: One year (renewable)
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Asia and Pacific Region
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme Coordinator post is located in Vientiane and reports to the UNFPA Deputy Representative/. S/He provides country offices with daily support to the women’s health and Adolescent and Youth Clusters programme implementation and operational issues, research, data collection as well as reporting.
Job Purpose
Under the guidance of the UNFPA Representative and Deputy Representative’s direct supervision plays a leadership role with the programme team at the country office. The Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme Coordinator substantively contributes to the management of UNFPA activities in the areas of women’s health and adolescents and youth, and ensures linkages with population and development, and gender. Acting as an analyst/advisor, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme Coordinator proactively provides information on achievement of results in the implementation of UNFPA Sexual and Reproductive Health programmes. The Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme Coordinator establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with relevant counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues and to facilitate programme delivery.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Programme
Develops innovative strategies in the SRH substantive areas; expands the range of UNFPA deliverables and originates new project portfolios within the ICPD agenda based on national priorities and in collaboration with other UN agencies. Represents UNFPA in the UN joint programme(s); UNDAF working groups and provides substantial inputs and advice into the discussion on thematic areas particularly on women’s health, adolescent and youth as well as prevention of HIV and AIDs. In the context of the UNFPA supported Country Programme recommends areas of population assistance on the basis of continuous review and analysis of demographic and socio-economic data and national population policies. Creates knowledge by evaluating on-going programmes and projects, documents lessons learned, best practices and replicable strategies and actively shares and applies this knowledge.
B. Partnership and Advocacy
Maintains a continuous flow of information with government and donors and pursue innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships; participates in the UN system joint initiatives in the country as part of broader UN Reform initiatives and takes a leading role in provision of technical and programme advice to the selected themactic groups as relevant; participates in the Health and Education Sector Technical/Sector Working Groups (TWGs) by providing substantive inputs to facilitate policy dialogue and incorporation of these policies into national plans and strategies. Contributes to the resource mobilization strategy by analyzing info on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs and project proposals in line with donor priorities.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Commitment to UNFPA's Values and Guiding Principles; • Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management; • Team Work/Communication/Self-Management • Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making; • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
• Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda Results-based programme development and management Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners Innovation and marketing of new approaches Resource mobilization Job knowledge/Technical Expertise
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Advanced University degree in public health, medicine, sociology, or other related field. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in developmental work Substantive knowledge and practical experience in sexual and reproductive health, gender and HIV/AIDS programming Strong communications and writing skills in English Field experience in women’s health and or work with Adolescents and youth in a developing country is mandatory . Experience in UN joint programming process particularly in the area of common country programming and or jopint programmes would be an asset Familiarity with the regional culture and practices is an added advantage Proficiency in current office software applications. Fluency in English is required.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
How to apply:
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA athttp://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process. Notice: 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.
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