NGO JOBS

VACANCY NO.: UNFPA Job ID 2142

POST TYPE: Rotational

DURATION: One year (renewable) *

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Arab States Regional Office

Organizational Setting:

The post is located in the Arab States Regional Office, Cairo, Egypt. The Programme Specialist reports directly to the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) and works in close collaboration/coordination with the RH adviser and other programme specialists and advisers. The incumbent will coordinate technical and programme support functions in the Regional Office, be responsible for ensuring that this support and guidance in the area of SRH is provided to countries in an integrated and coordinated manner.

Major Activities/Expected Results:

A. Programme Development and Coordination:

• In collaboration with the SRH adviser, provide support and guidance to the Country Offices (COs) on promoting SRH within the framework of ICPD agenda and MDGs with special focus on MDG5;• Coordinate closely with the UNFPA COs and key stakeholders to strengthen programmes related to SRH, particularly in context of health systems strengthening, national capacity development and results-oriented planning and programming in SRH;• Work with COs on strengthening partnerships with government, local and international NGOs and UN agencies in the implementation of SRH programmes;• Participate in relevant meetings, follow up on action points and recommendations on such meetings in collaboration with colleagues from the regional office and country offices;• Identify and assist in developing new and innovative regional initiatives addressing the various SRH challenges in the Arab region;• Assist in identifying and assessing potential regional partners and ensuring effective partnerships in support of programmes;• Assist the SRH adviser and the Regional M & E adviser in development and review of evaluation methodologies and tools for the regional programme, as well as monitoring and evaluation activities that ensures results oriented SRH programmes.

B. Organizing Trainings and Workshops:

• In partnership with other colleagues, organize regional trainings and workshops on relevant SRH topics;• Assist SRH adviser in developing a strategy and plan for regional capacity building of COs and partners, particularly in light of new TA modalities and south-south cooperation.

C. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):

• Track and monitor the implementation of the SRH related activities in the regional programme and partners’ annual work plans;• Assist in monitoring utilization of earmarked funds and regional programme funds.

D. Coordination and strengthening partnerships:

• Strengthen capacities of partners especially in documenting good practices and lessons learned;• Maintain solid working relationships and share relevant information with UN agencies and other donors;• Provide advocacy for UNFPA’s efforts to advocate for SRH and promotion of ICPD agenda and MDG5;• Work closely with the Country Offices, TD, IERD and relevant partners for resource mobilization activities; • Assist COs in publicizing UNFPA’s work via press releases, articles, documentaries, TV interviews, radio etc.

E. Reporting:

• Work with SRH adviser on preparing regular quality analytical reports, including recommendations for actions;• Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned in contribution to UNFPA knowledge base.

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 in public health or related social sciences;• 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience, including management experiences in RH programming or a related area, including at least three years of experiences at the international level.• Proven track record in RH, programme planning and management, or working with government and international organizations and INGOs;• Documentation, or participation in publishing, editing lessons learned and /or reflecting strategic Reproductive Health / Public Health issues is an asset;• Participation in national, regional, international networks and fora on reproductive health is an asset;• Ability and practical experiences to address strategic reproductive health issues like integration of SRH service in the basic health care services, human resource planning, budgeting and financing, logistics and accessibility;• Fluency in English is a requirement. Working knowledge of Arabic or French is an asset.

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.