National Post: Programme Analyst, Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, Pacific Sub Regional Office, NOB

Level: NOB
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty station: Majuro

** The vacancy is only open for Nationals of Marshall Islands**
** UNFPA offers NOB Step 1 level for this role, for more information on the salary scale, visit the UN Salaries website**

The Position:

The post of Programme Analyst is located in one of the field offices of the UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office (Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu) and reports directly to the Programme Specialist. S/he receives input from the Programme Management Team on the overall programme strategy to effectively deliver the Transformative Agenda interventions.

S/he is part of an interdisciplinary team, which provides integrated programme, technical and operational support within a systems strengthening approach as a foundation for UNFPA’s overall strategy for the Pacific, and in delivering the Transformative Agenda in partnership with DFAT for the period 2023-2027.

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 global Strategic Plan (2022-2025) focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture UNFPA’s strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action in the last Decade of Action to achieve Agenda 2030 including the SDGs.

The Programme Analyst will support the implementation of interventions funded through the Transformative Agenda at the national and sub-national levels and to ensure that the agreed strategic interventions are implemented in the context of the 2030 Agenda, ICPD Programme of Action and UNFPA Strategic Plan at the global level, the UN Pacific Strategy, UNFPA multi-country programme at the regional level, and the national development agenda of the host country.

The position is expected to support close engagement with the Government line ministries, academic and research institutions, relevant civil society organizations and CBOs, the local bilateral partners in country and international development agencies to ensure effective programme implementation as per the agreed strategic direction and work plan timeframe.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

An Undergraduate University Degree (Bachelors) in Management, International Development, Sociology, Economics, Demography, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Health, Medicine or related field is required.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of four (4) years of progressive responsible professional experience in a programme and national capacity development environment and/or international development is required;
Experience in advocacy and knowledge management in the duty station and in international cooperation;
Proven track record of team-work and ability to coordinate inter-agency collaboration;
Sound knowledge of the social and cultural realities of the region and skills in interpersonal and cultural relationships;
Strong research and analytical skills with field experience is an asset;
Substantive knowledge and practical experience in population, reproductive and sexual health programming is strongly desired;
Computer Literacy: Knowledge of MS Office packages and the Internet.
Previous experience with UN is an asset

Languages:

Fluency in English and the national language is a must.

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Promoting accountability and results-based management,
Innovation and marketing development and management,
Impact and influence, Organizational awareness,
Promoting organizational learning and knowledge sharing,
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

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Communicating for impact

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance, pension, dependency allowances, annual/sick leave and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm. UNFPA is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNFPA does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the selection process.

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