Programme Management Analyst at unfpa

Quetta City Tehsil, Balochistan, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication, Analytical Skills, Budget Management, Capacity Building, Data Collection, Report Writing, Stakeholder Coordination, Knowledge Sharing, Advocacy, Teamwork, Technical Guidance, Research, Social Science

Industry

International Affairs

Description

The Position: Under the overall supervision of International Program Coordinator and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator Quetta, the Programme Management Analyst will ensure and support effective planning, implementation and monitoring of interventions under UNFPA assistance in the province of Balochistan. Programmatically, the incumbent will support the management and coordination of work plans and interventions in the province with focus on all programme areas under the 10th UNFPA Country Programme Document for Pakistan including sexual and reproductive health, gender and gender based violence, humanitarian action, population and data, and Adolescent and Youth. Through the management guidance of the Programme Coordinator and technical guidance of the Thematic Leads based in the Pakistan CO, the position is expected to facilitate the implementation of UNFPA supported programmes in the province including bridging the humanitarian and development approaches. 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: In a highly complex operating environment, the Programme Management Analyst will provide programmatic and coordination support to ensure effective implementation of UNFPA interventions in the Province. She/ He will facilitate the effective delivery of activities of UNFPA agreed workplans, the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and provide information on achievement of results. You would be responsible for: Participate in the formulation of the work plans of implementing partners and monitor their day-to-day implementation. Provide programmatic support in managing workplans, budget, monitoring progress and results, ensuring quality of implementation and reporting in close coordination with the programme thematic leads, based in Islamabad. Participate in field missions related to planning, monitoring, and evaluation of programme initiatives at the provincial level. Assist in identifying capacity building needs of the partners, identify sources of knowledge and support in developing strategy to meet the needs. Working closely with programme thematic leads in providing substantive contributions towards supporting baseline studies, evaluation studies, and other relevant research undertakings. Work closely with the focal points in government, implementing partners, development partners, civil society, and relevant sister UN agencies to ensure the delivery of quality results, with focus on vulnerable groups. Remain knowledgeable and up to date on technical and implementation issues and support to address these issues/challenges. Support knowledge sharing by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches for use within the CO and partners. Ensure that Implementing Partners adhere to the applicable policies and guidelines in managing UNFPA resources. Contribute to the efforts in strategically positioning UNFPA’s advocacy on critical SRH, AY, GBV, population and data issues in the field. Support coordination with stakeholders to contribute inputs to programmatic solutions and ensure effective implementation in the field Provide assistance in organizing meetings, consultations, workshops with key stakeholders and attend provincial coordination activities, and field visits as required. Work closely with counterparts in the province to coordinate timely data collection, and development of quality field reports. Ensure/ facilitate timely submission of quarterly/ad-hoc reports (both financial and programme), e-FACE forms in Quantum, and where necessary, timely arrangements for revision of work plans. Document lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies, and approaches of the programme interventions. Coach and supervise support staff, consultants, and partners where appropriate. Support the communication team in the Country Office to devise communication related content in the province, including but not limited to social media updates, website articles and press releases. Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor and Senior Management. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree in the field of Social Science, Statistics, Demography, Economics, Public health and/or other related social science field. Knowledge and Experience: Prior professional experience in at least one area of UNFPA’s programmatic mandate (population and demography, reproductive health, GBV, adolescent and youth, humanitarian action); Understanding of development contexts and government system in the province will be an advantage; Demonstrated professional experience in programme/ project planning design, follow up, monitoring and evaluation. Good analytical, communication, and writing skills including experience in drafting reports and technical guidelines; Excellent Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and database software; Knowledge and experience working with the UN system would be an advantage. Languages: Fluency in English and Urdu is required. 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: External and internal communication and advocacy for results mobilization. Internal and external communication and resource mobilization. Creating visibility for the organization. Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and Information. Building strategic alliances and partnerships. Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda 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 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. Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Responsibilities

The Programme Management Analyst will provide programmatic and coordination support to ensure effective implementation of UNFPA interventions in Balochistan. Responsibilities include managing work plans, monitoring progress, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.