Programme Analyst on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), NOA, Kyiv, Ukrai at UNDP

Kyiv, , Ukraine -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme management, Public health, Policy analysis, Strategic planning, Monitoring and evaluation, Resource mobilization, Advocacy, Stakeholder engagement, Data analysis, Budget monitoring, Technical assistance, Report writing, Project design, Inter-agency coordination, Knowledge management

Industry

International Affairs

Description

The Position: The Programme Analyst on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) is located in the UNFPA Ukraine Country Office (CO) and reports to the Head of the SRH Unit. The Programme Analyst on Sexual and Reproductive Health substantively contributes to the effective implementation of UNFPA activities in SRH. 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 (2026-2029) reaffirms the relevance of its current strategic direction and focuses on four transformative results: accelerating progress on meeting the unmet need for family planning; accelerating progress on ending preventable maternal deaths; accelerating progress on ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 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 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 formulation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme activities on Sexual and Reproductive Health, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst carries out overall daily management and assists with programme implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring results achieved during implementation. The Analyst facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results and adjusting the implementation approaches, if necessary. He/she ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary. The Analyst facilitates and takes over administrative management of the work of consultants, advisors, and experts, establishes, and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in the Government, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies, and civil society to address emerging issues. You would be responsible for: * Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to sexual and reproductive health and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention for the Sexual and Reproductive Health programme area. Keeps abreast of policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue and technical assistance coordination. * In collaboration with Government counterparts, academia and other partners contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the country programme in line with Government priorities, UNFPA Strategic Plan, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. Ensures quality of programme/project design, incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems. * Analyzes and reports on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action. * Monitors expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved program budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels in compliance with relevant UNFPA rules and regulations. * Expedites and coordinates program implementation through establishing collaborative relationships with implementing partners, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies. * Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging sexual and reproductive health and rights issues, by analyzing programme, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies. * Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. program applications, program summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events. Maintains effective internal/external communication with both internal and external team, partners, counterparts, donors, etc * Contributes to the monitoring programme activities by 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. Qualifications and Experience: Education: * Advanced degree in public health and/or other related social science field. Knowledge and Experience: * Relevant professional experience, preferably in programme/project management in the public sector, international organizations or with non-governmental organizations in the area of public health are considered an advantage. Prior experience in public health, maternal and child health, and policy would be highly desirable. * Demonstrated understanding of the interrelations between public health and development issues. * Demonstrated knowledge of basic trends and developments in the medical and health sphere in general and in the country. * Skills in using relevant software applications are desirable. Languages: * Fluency in English and Ukrainian; knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable. 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, * Communicating for impact Functional Competencies: * Advocacy / Advancing a policy-orientated agenda * Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships * Delivering results based programmes * Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation Compensation and Benefits: This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable. UNFPA Work Environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here [https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion] to learn more. Disclaimer: Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Responsibilities

The Programme Analyst assists in the design, planning, and management of UNFPA’s country programme by analyzing political, social, and economic trends related to sexual and reproductive health. They are responsible for monitoring programme implementation, managing relationships with partners, and ensuring compliance with UNFPA procedures.