Programme Specialist, Garowe, Puntland, UNFPA, ICS-11 (P4)

VACANCY NO.: UNFPA Job ID 1834

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DURATION: 1 year fixed-term

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Arab States Regional Office

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance and direction of the UNFPA Representative for Somalia, the incumbent will work with regional/local authorities, UN system organizations, multi and bilateral international development agencies, civil society and local communities to primarily provide technical and programme assistance to the activities of the UNFPA Somalia Country Office in Puntland.

The Programme Specialist for the UNFPA Sub-Office in Garowe, Puntland will have responsibilities for the day-to-day operations on the ground and oversight of the substantive and technical content of the programme, as well as finance, personnel and office administration matters. The incumbents must have the ability to travel to places outside the duty station, including areas approved by the United Nations Security Coordinator and UN Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS).

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Oversee and manage the humanitarian, rehabilitation and development component of UNFPA programme operations in Puntland and coordinate the preparation of an overall development assistance strategy and plan of action;

• Manage the sub-office staff and oversight for the financial and administrative implementation of projects, in line with UNFPA policies and procedures;

• Initiate evidence-based advocacy and policy dialogue with relevant Somali authorities, line ministries and pertinent institutions and agencies and advance UNFPA’s policy-oriented agenda, including inclusion of issues relating to population and development, reproductive health, youth and gender;

• Conduct an inventory of humanitarian/development partners, including national and international NGOs and ensure that required actions are taken for the delivery of UNFPA humanitarian- and/or development-oriented assistance to the Somali people;

• Provide technical and substantive support to implementing/ executing agencies and regional/local officials, as necessary;

Support the Reproductive Health (RH) Group, which will coordinate and share information on RH and HIV/AIDS-related issues; the group should meet regularly and include participants from all relevant agencies and organizations working in the health and other relevant sectors providing assistance to post-conflict affected populations, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged Somalis, such as women and girls;

• Work closely and systematically with key UN and other international stakeholders, including the UN-World Bank Joint Needs Assessment (JNA), to take into account reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, youth and gender issues in their plans, programmes and projects;

• Develop project proposals for Puntland, including project execution and funding modalities, within the UNFPA framework for assistance in post-conflict areas;

• Monitor and analyze on a continuous basis, substantive, administrative and financial aspects of programmes/projects and organize and participate in regular evaluation exercises;

• Track and monitor UNFPA’s reproductive health (RH) commodities by establishing a monitoring mechanism/system that takes into account warehouse capacity, access, utilization rate, coverage and distribution;

• Brief UNFPA Representative and Somalia CO staff on the socio-economic and political conditions in the region and their implications to UNFPA-supported activities;

• Support Somali initiatives, together with pertinent development partners, including building/strengthening their organizational, advocacy and programming capacities;

• Undertake and collaborate with relevant partners trainings on RH/HIV/STI prevention and gender-based violence;

• Maintain solid working relationship and constantly share information with UN partners, such as WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, OCHA, UNAIDS, UNWOMEN;

• Work with local media agencies to help publicize UNFPA’s work through press releases, radio, articles, documentaries, etc.

• Document the best practices and approaches for deepening the knowledge base for UNFPA and partners as an integral resource for responding to humanitarian and rehabilitation/reconstruction programming in post-conflict areas/countries.

• Perform other functions as may be requested by the UNFPA Representative.

Core Competencies:

• Values/Guiding Principles; • Performance Management; • Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring and Fostering Innovation and Empowerment • Working in Teams; • Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence/ Conflict Management and Resolving Disagreements; • Communicating ideas, information and knowledge sharing; • Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making; • Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence; • Knowledge Sharing/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 Partnerships; • Innovation and Marketing of New Approaches; • Resource Mobilization; • Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Health or Social Sciences, preferably in Public Health, Population Studies, Sociology, Management or Public Administration; • Seven years of increasingly responsible professional and managerial experience in the field of • development and humanitarian operation at the national and international levels, part of which should be in the population field; • Prior experience in the UN system will be an asset; experience in the field of reproductive health/safe motherhood and family planning, with preferably some experience on gender and development issues. • Fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic desirable.

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. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM ON-LINE, OTHERWISE, THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR PROFILE FOR FURTHER SCREENING. You will find the application form upon entering the system and registering. Please use the following link: http://www.unfpa.org/employment/ 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.

  • This is a programme funded post.
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