The Programme Analyst assists in the analysis and assessment of relevant political, social and economic trends, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes. She/he supports all programme units and operations in the management and monitoring of programmes both funded from core and non-core resources.

She/he reports to the Deputy Representative.

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 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.

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:

Working within the Country Office (CO) environment, she/he supports the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population change and data, sexual and reproductive health, gender and social norms, adolescents and youth and humanitarian response. Through analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, she/he contributes to project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. She/he assists in monitoring results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required.

• Participating in the formulation of the country programme and component projects, by compiling and analysing information relevant to the UNFPA’s role in the country, drafting project documents and work plans; and preparing tables and statistical data.
• Evaluating project and programme activities, establishing ways to systematically assess achievement and recommending corrective action as required; conducting field visits; participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports.
• Analysing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
• Analysing policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans; preparing briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
• Assessing implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution, and ensuring their integration.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning.
• Assisting in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the CO, by establishing and maintaining a network of donor and public information contacts. Assisting with organizing and conducting of donor meetings and public information events, including preparing relevant background material for these events.
• Assisting in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the CO, by establishing and maintaining a network of donor and public information contacts. Assisting with organizing and conducting of donor meetings and public information events, including preparing relevant background material for these events.
• Providing support to projects by coordinating review meetings and other project related workshops and events. Training and guiding project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
• Assisting with the management, maintenance and quality assurance of the information entered in the Atlas GPS module, and with the related Atlas and Cognos reports’ generation and analysis.

Type of contract:Fixed Term

Requisition number:6463

Education:

Advanced degree in health, population, demography, economics, business administration and/or other related social science discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Up to two years professional experience in the field of development and population activities, with experience in programme/ project management is desirable;
• Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Amharic;
• Knowledge of other official UN languages, is desirable.