PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF MYANMAR.

The position:

The Programme Analyst, SRHR analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes and will report to the Assistant Representative.

Job Purpose

UNFPA’s Fourth Country Programme Document (2018-2022) for Myanmar was approved by the Executive Board in September 2017. The Programme focuses on three key areas of intervention 1) sexual and reproductive health) 2) gender equality and women’s empowerment and 3) population dynamics. The proposed Country Programme is aligned with new UNFPA’s Strategic Plan (2018-2021) and the first United Nations Development Assistance Framework (2018-2022). Youth and adolescents as well as gender equality and related human rights, are mainstreamed throughout the programme.  UNFPA has partnerships with the government departments, UN agencies, INGOs and local NGOs, foundations and research institutions.  UNFPA has a presence in a number of priority states/regions, integrating development, peace building and humanitarian work. 

The Programme Analyst, SRHR, substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, family planning and reduction of maternal mortality. S/he analyses and assesses relevant health, political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst, SRHR, guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by closely monitoring program implementation results and achievement.  S/he ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.

The Programme Analyst, SHRR, will also have working relations with the operations and programme staff members, provide technical backstopping to the UNFPA field offices with the information on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Myanmar and global updates.

Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, sexual reproductive health and rights and gender equality. Through substantive analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, you will contribute to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks.

You will monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

Advanced degree in public health, medical studies, and/or other related social science discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Two years professional experience in the field of maternal health or/and sexual and reproductive health and rights, with experience in programme/ project management

• State of the art knowledge on sexual reproductive health and rights, maternal health, family planning and contraceptive technologies

• Experience of working with vulnerable communities is an asset.

• Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects

• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.

• Knowledge and understanding of conflict sensitivity and “do no harm” approach is an asset.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English and Myanmar is essential, with ability to write clearly and concisely and to compose correspondence and documents in both languages.

Knowledge of local language in UNFPA target states and regions is an asset.