SERVICE CONTRACT- NATIONAL POST: Programme Analyst, SRH/HIV/GBV (SB4) – MOROTO- UGANDA
Job ID
24024
Location
East and Southern Africa
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Role Specification
The Position
Working closely with UNFPA Program Coordinator for Moroto Decentralized Office, the SRH/HIV/GBV Programme Analyst will be under the overall leadership of Integrated Field Support lead, and will directly report to UNFPA Program Coordinator for Moroto Decentralized Office. S/He contributes to the implementation and management of quality, timely delivery of the UNFPA results under various programs delivered in the Karamoja region including the Irish Aid funded Karamoja United Nations HIV Programme (KARUNA), the SIDA Funded Joint Program on Gender/SRHR and 2gether4SRHR the Joint Program on SRH/HIV/GBV integration.
Job Purpose: UNFPA participates in delivery of various programs in the Karamoja region as part of the UN family in Uganda with particular focus on SRH/HIV/GBV socio-economic service delivery. Programs target addressing critical bottlenecks to expanded access to quality biomedical and behavioral SRH/HIV interventions at macro and micro levels, as well, to transform harmful social cultural factors and economic situations that hinder adolescents, young people and women from exercising their rights to access the services in timely manner.
You will be responsible for the effective execution and successful implementation of UNFPA programs; coordinating the various implementing partners in the region to ensure coordination and timely implementation; monitoring and evaluation of related interventions, in compliance with the national policies and program frameworks and the UNFPA Country Program in Uganda; and sharing knowledge generated from program actions.
Rotation: This post is non-rotational.
- Duty Station: Moroto, Uganda
- Closing Date: date (5:00 pm, Kampala time)
- Duration: One year (*)
- Post Type: Service Contract
- *No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation
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Background Information
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 UNFPA new global strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. The UNFPA East and Southern Africa Region adds a focus on ending new HIV infections among adolescents and young people.
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; who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them; and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
UNFPA participates in delivery of various programs in the Karamoja region as part of the UN family in Uganda with particular focus on SRH/HIV/GBV socio-economic service delivery. Programs target addressing critical bottlenecks to expanded access to quality biomedical and behavioral SRH/HIV interventions at macro and micro levels, as well, to transform harmful social cultural factors and economic situations that hinder adolescents, young people and women from exercising their rights to access the services in timely manner.
You will be responsible for the effective execution and successful implementation of UNFPA programs; coordinating the various implementing partners in the region to ensure coordination and timely implementation; monitoring and evaluation of related interventions, in compliance with the national policies and program frameworks and the UNFPA Country Program in Uganda; and sharing knowledge generated from program actions.
You will be specifically responsible for:
- Support program design and workplan development at UNFPA and Implementing partner levels
- Provide technical support to UNFPA implementing partners to deliver quality service and submit timely reports guided by value for money principles
- Reinforce synergy, cohesion and complementarity between KARUNA and other UNFPA programmes and initiatives in Karamoja region, including Joint Programme on GBV, 2gether4SRHR programme etc.
- Facilitate coordinated approaches among UNFPA IPs and nurture strong partnerships with UN and other development partner agencies in the region to promote harmonized actions for expanded SRH/HIV/GBV service coverage and sustained impacts
- Support planning and execution of field support missions from UNFPA country/decentralized offices as well as joint partner and donor missions to track progress on program implementation
- Support mechanisms for program data collection, management and reporting by UNFPA IPs through established government and UNFPA management information systems to ensure timely and quality reporting.
- Spearhead delivery of UNFPA community engagement and social transformation programs including the Live Your Dream Campaign in the Karamoja region
- Engage in development of knowledge and information products including support to documentation and sharing of best practice in the programme implementation.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Advanced university Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, development studies or other related fields.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 3 to 5 years in projects and programs development and management, including experience in results-based management and ability to focus on results and national priorities;
- Experience working in comprehensive HIV and Sexual reproductive health programmes
- Demonstrated capacity for management, implementation, execution and monitoring-evaluation of integrated development programs / projects;
- Knowledge of National Health and social development systems
- Strong field experience
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Good command of basic computer software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Languages: Fluency in English; knowledge of Karamoja region Local dialect is desirable
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
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary.
Disclaimer
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