Programme Associate, GS-7, East Jerusalem

UNDP • Picayune, MS

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About The Position

The Programme Associate supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations. The role facilitates country programme and project implementation in population and development, reproductive health and gender, applying established systems and procedures and contributing to knowledge creation through compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information and ensuring procedural compliance.

The Programme Associate helps formulate country programmes and component projects, supports evaluation and routine implementation, coordinates project inputs and events, and contributes to advocacy, resource mobilization and knowledge management. The role reports to the Assistant Representative or Programme Specialist / Programme Analyst.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in population, health, gender, social sciences, project management or a related field.
• Seven years of relevant experience in programme or project management.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Values: exemplifying integrity; demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system; embracing cultural diversity; embracing change.
• Functional competencies: advocacy and advancing a policy-oriented agenda; leveraging national government and partner resources and building strategic alliances and partnerships; delivering results-based programmes; internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization.
• Core competencies: achieving results; being accountable; developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen; thinking analytically and strategically; working in teams and managing oneself and relationships; communicating for impact.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with government and NGOs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in formulating the country programme and component projects by compiling and analyzing relevant information, drafting project documents and work plans, and preparing tables and statistical data.
• Support evaluation of project and programme activities; establish ways to assess achievement, recommend corrective action, conduct field visits, participate in review meetings and evaluation missions, and prepare regular inputs to status and progress reports.
• Guide routine implementation of assigned projects in coordination with national counterparts and project personnel; coordinate delivery of project inputs and ensure national counterparts participate in training activities and study tours.
• Provide logistical support by coordinating project-related meetings, workshops and events.
• Train and guide project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
• Support country office advocacy and resource mobilization by establishing and maintaining a network of donor and public information contacts.
• Assist with organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events, including preparing background materials.
• Assist in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices and share them with management for future planning.
• Carry out other duties and tasks as required by the supervisor and UNFPA senior management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level