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

The Position:

The Programme Analyst, Urban Health is responsible for providing substantive contribution to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender.

You will be located in the Bangladesh Country Office (CO) and will report to the Chief of Health.

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:

You will analyze and assess relevant political, social and economic trends and provide substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. You will guide and facilitate the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation. You will ensure and guide the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:  

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

Knowledge and Experience: 

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

Prior experience working with or within the Urban Health Systems of Bangladesh is a must

Prior experience / association with the Urban Primary Health Care Project of Bangladesh would be an advantage

Good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Local Governance and Rural Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare would be an added advantage

Experience working in Urban Slums and / or with Garment workers of Bangladesh would be an asset.

Languages: 

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