NGO JOBS

VACANCY NO.: UNFPA Job ID 2141

POST TYPE: Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) *

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Arab States Regional Office

Organizational Setting:

The Regional Programme Specialist post is located in the Arab States Regional Office, Cairo, Egypt. The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) who provides overall direction and guidance in terms of the regional programme, partnership development and technical assistance modalities. Under the guidance and leadership of the DRD, the incumbent will coordinate and support day-to-day requirements of the Regional Programme, and work closely with the M&E adviser and other advisers and specialists in overseeing various components of the regional programme. He/she will also ensure that this support and guidance is provided to countries in an integrated, coordinated and timely manner.

Major Activities/Expected Results:

A. Programme Development and Implementation – Ensure the provision of integrated programme and technical support to Country Offices and Regional Programme:

• Assist the Regional Office in backstopping assigned countries and components of the regional programme by providing assistance and support in operations and programme to the country offices; monitor and follow up on all activities within the area of geographical/thematic responsibility in close consultation with programme Specialist/Adviser. Finalize queries, questionnaires and summarize reports related to the country offices in the area of geographical responsibility; • Prepare background papers/briefing documents for regional office management; conduct research on organizational thematic areas, areas of technical expertise, and other topical issues for the management of the regional office and programme; • Analyze and appraise incoming documents, draft statements, talking points, correspondence, and briefing notes on the programme and operational issues related to assigned operations; review documents to ensure quality and relevance to subject and themes; coordinate preparation of inputs to the annual and other reports; • Provide support to the overall office management, attend meetings and monitor the implementation of tasks delegated to the assigned country office; • Liaise between his/her Regional Desk Adviser and other offices of UNFPA and UN sister agencies to obtain relevant information and provides feedback and advice to the regional office management;• Monitor the effective and efficient use of core and non-core resources available to the region; assess and anticipate needs, and bottle-necks, provides analysis of expenditures / implementation rate to management; needs assessments and recommend necessary actions in light of evolving needs, gaps, funding shortfalls, and possible areas of duplication; advises on resource distribution targets;• Assist in preparation of regional events related to the area of geographical and thematic responsibility;• Track country office and other partner inputs and workplans in accordance with agreements made in the context of regional programme and country support; participate in field missions, when required; • Provide clarifications to the country offices or implementing agencies in regional programme on application of operational guidelines; and • Draft proposals and project reporting documents, contribute to the review of these, collate and provide feedback in accordance with recommendations.

B. Knowledge Management

• Support assigned Country Offices in the identification and documentation of lessons learned/best practices; and• Share knowledge and information and liaises with country offices to assist in development of programme interventions in all subject thematic areas.

Other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to UNFPA's Values and Guiding Principles; • Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management; • Team Work/Communication/Self-Management • Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making; • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy / advancing a policy oriented agenda • Results based programme development and management • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships • Innovation and marketing of new approaches • Resource mobilization • Job knowledge / technical expertise

Job Requirements:

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in public health, medicine, sociology, demography, gender, economics, international relations, international development, public administration, management or other related field.• 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in developmental work • Substantive knowledge and practical experience in population, sexual and reproductive health, and gender programming• Field experience is a strong asset. • Strong communications and writing skills in English; working knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.