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The position:

The Programme Associate position is located in the Sub- Regional Office and reports directly to the Deputy Director and Deputy Representative. 

The Programme Associate provides the lead responsibility for programme activities, research & networking and is part of the Programme team, which provides integrated programme and technical support within a systems strengthening approach fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategy. 

The Programme Associate also works in close collaboration with the International Operations Manager and the Operations team to ensure timely support to the sub-regional offices on programme/operational matters.

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 Associate plays a key role in programme management to ensure activities are being performed, collecting data to analyze performance and reporting on progress. S/he also contributes to the development and implementation of effective sub-regional programmes by providing support in the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s programmes in the following functions:

• Performance Oversight

• Research Support

• Financial Management

• Operations and Procedural Guidance and support

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education:    

Completion of secondary level or an equivalent high school education is required;

First level university degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferable.

Recognized training and/or certification in basic financial principles is an asset.

Knowledge and Experience:  

Minimum of Seven (7) years of relevant experience in the data support management systems and financial management in the private, public sector and/or in an international organization.

Prior work experience in providing similar support to programmes and projects within the United Nations and/or an International Organization is desired;

Strong organizational skills;

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment respecting diversity of work teams

Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to use analytical tools and logic to gather, define information, situations, problems, and draw logical conclusions to the data;

Make timely and appropriate decisions, taking into consideration, various and complex issues.

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office Packages, databases and the Internet

Working with UN procedures and working methods, particularly with UNFPA's agenda, policies and procedures is highly desirable.

Languages: Full proficiency in English, including excellant writing and communication skills, with working knowledge of local language.