Job Purpose:

Working within Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development and youth. 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 and interact with government, UN, civil society and development partners.

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

Job Summary

In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributing to the design and implementation of the country programme and its component projects related to population and development and young people, aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures.

Ensuring appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms and systems are established and implemented.

Analysing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development and young people and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.

Analysing policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans related to population and development and young people; preparing briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.

Assessing implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme implementation, and ensuring their integration.

Establishing collaborative relationships with implementing partners, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.

Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices with respect to current and emerging population development trends, youth issues, by analyzing programme, projects, strategies, approaches sharing these with management for future planning supporting training needs of project personnel.

Supporting the advocacy and resource mobilisation strategy of the CO, by ensuring preparation of relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries and reports, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in related meetings and public events.

Facilitates the work of the UN Youth Theme Group.

Undertakes other assignments that may be requested by the UNFPA Assistant Representative

Education: 

Advanced degree in population, demography, political, development studies, economics and/or other related social science discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

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

Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects

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

Languages:

Fluency in English, Russian and Kyrgyz.