Reproductive Health (RH) Programme Associate

Job title: Reproductive Health (RH) Programme Associate
Post level: Service Contract (SB 3/3)
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Jerusalem
 

The RH Programme Associate (PA) will work under the supervision of National Program Officer for RH and in close cooperation with the UNFPA team based in Jerusalem and Gaza.  He/she will support the design, planning, management, and monitoring and evaluation of reproductive health component of UNFPA’s country programme. The Programme Associate will maintain operational relationships with various stakeholders, such as the Palestinian Authority, Civil Society, academic institutions, and other UN agencies.

The Programme Associate will apply established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to reproductive health issues. He/she is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.

More specifically, the RH Programme Associate will carry out the following functions:

-Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects (both development and humanitarian) related to reproductive health, by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government;
-Drafts work plans and works with partners on regular reporting based on agreed on monitoring tools. Assists in preparation of tables based on relevant statistical data;
-Contributes to monitoring and evaluation of reproductive health project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participation in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports including for humanitarian projects related to reproductive health;;
-Analyses basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follow up on recommendations;
-Maintains updated information on RH commodity procurement and follows-up with relevant partners on FP supply, distribution, consumption pattern and stocks to avoid any shortfalls or stock-outs;
-Follows-up on the logistics for timely and efficient transport of contraceptives and other RH commodities especially into Gaza;
-In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, guides routine implementation of assigned projects, coordinating the delivery of projects inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours;
-Provides logistical support to projects by coordination of review meetings and other project related workshops and events;
-Coordinates with operations on provision of training and supports project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures;
-Contributes to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country office and drafting relevant materials for dissemination;
-Supports the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Country Office through compiling and synthesizing relevant back ground material for use in discussions and public events;
-Establishes and maintains network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events;

UNFPA is looking for a candidate who has

-Ability to work based on agreed on results framework and M&E tools.
-Ability to understand innovative strategies, best practices and new approaches.
-Integrity, commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and respect for diversity.
-Skills to work collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA.
-Skills to manage relationships, communicate and develop people.
-Ability for analytical and strategic thinking and results oriented.
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Job Requirements

Academic Requirements and Experience:

Graduate degree in health sciences preferably with a Masters level in public health or social sciences and with at least 3 years of relevant experience in project management and coordination within public or private sector.

Languages: 

Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic.

Computer Skills: 

Proficiency in current office software applications.

Candidates are asked to indicate the position title they are applying for when submitting their recent CVs and
form via email to [email protected].  Closing date for applications is 5 October 2010 EOB. Only those short-listed for the position will be contacted.