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The Position

Programme Assistant will support the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by collection, analysis and provision of management inputs, providing logical support, support in the monitoring of project implementation and support in the follow up on recommendations.     

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.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification:
Completed Secondary Level Education required. BA/BSC in Public Health, Social Science, Accounting, Economics, Management or other related field is desirable.

Experience:
Five years progressive experience in the area of reproductive health, Gender and Human Rights.

Language:
Fluency in English, knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.