Programme Analyst

  • Level: P-2
  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Closing date: 31 Jul 2018 05:00 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Johannesburg, South Africa

Position Summary:

The Programme Analyst provides professional support to ensure that the Fund’s country programmes are firmly placed in the context of: the ICPD Programme of Action; national development processes; the 2030 Agenda; and the process of UN reform.

 

The primary roles of the Programme Analyst are:

  • Programme Development, Implementation and Monitoring
  • Knowledge Management

The responsibilities of the Programme Analyst include assisting in the provision of ESARO and Country Offices’ support needs; mainly by ensuring the implementation of programme strategies and providing programming support. These include support in preparing programming documents such as CCA/UNDAFs, UNFPA Country and Regional Programmes, progress implementation reports, and work plans; ensuring quality and compliance with procedures and requirements; participating in in-house reviews and debriefings; and providing day-to-day support to the Country Offices and Regional Office management needs, as required. The Programme Analyst contributes to efficient workflow within Regional Office and region-wide initiatives by participating in the work of internal review groups and committees.

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

 

Education:

  • Post-graduate University Degree or equivalent in public health, sociology, demography, economics, international relations, international development, public administration, management or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

  • Two years of increasingly responsible professional experience in work related to international development or social sector;
  • Substantive knowledge and practical experience in population, reproductive and sexual health programming;
  • Have a sound knowledge of the social and cultural realities of the region;
  • Have strong research, analytical and report writing skills;
  • Field experience is an asset;
  • Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods, particularly with the programming policies and procedures, including UN Reform process, is highly desirable.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English.
  • Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese, an asset.

 

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