PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF BANGLADESH.

The Position:

The Programme Analyst, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) (Government and Field Liaison) is located in Bangladesh Country Office (CO) and reports to the Programme Specialist, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH). 

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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

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:

The Programme Analyst, SRHR assists in the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by analyzing relevant political, social and economic trends and providing inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst, SRHR assists with programme/ project implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring results achieved during implementation.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:  

Advanced degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

Two years of professional experience in the field of development and population activities, preferably in programme/project management. 

Prior district level experience working with decentralized Ministry of Health structures would be highly desirable.

Thorough understanding of the various divisions of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and experience working directly with the Directorate General of Health Services, Directorate General of Family Planning, Directorate General of Nursing and Midwifery would be an added advantage.

Understanding of UNFPA annual work plan processes including prior experience monitoring work plan implementation would be an asset.

Knowledge of the health sector wide approach, the project implementation plan and the operational plans is an advantage.

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Bangla is required. Working knowledge of another UN language an asset.