Please note that this vacancy is open only to nationals of Zambia.

Position Summary:

The Fistula Programme Analyst ensures the effective management of UNFPA's activities in the areas of Fistula prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as fostering strategic partnerships for social re-integration of repaired fistula clients. S/he contributes to programme formulation, implementation, evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks, including use of appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms. S/he supports the country office in contributing to accelerating progress on the ICPD beyond 2014 agenda and SDGs. S/he supports the Women’s Reproductive health team in providing technical advice and support to the government and collaborates with the CO’s operations and administrative support staff.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Masters degree in public health, medicine and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience with increasing professional experience and responsibilities at national level
• Familiarity and knowledge of the functioning of the UN and its policies will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of rights-centered approaches to promote Maternal Newborn Health (MNH)
• Working experience in policy analysis, and advocacy for women’s health and empowerment in the context of sustainable development; and working experience in communication and advocacy
• Demonstrated experience in programme/project planning, design, follow up, monitoring and evaluation
• Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.
• Short-listed candidates may be required to successfully complete a UNFPA position related test.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying Integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System
• Embracing diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Developing and applying professional expertise
• Thinking analytically and strategically
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing strategic focus
• Engaging internal/external partners and stakeholders
• Leading, developing and empowering people/ creating a culture of performance
• Making decision and exercising judgment

Functional Skill Set:

• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization