Background Information
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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
Working to prevent STI (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) including HIV infections, strengthening the linkages between HIV and SRH (Sexual Reproductive Health) services and addressing stigma and discrimination towards key populations are key elements of UNFPA’s mandate.
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.
Role Specification
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. The Programme Analyst will report to the UNFPA CO Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Analyst (first reporting officer), and UNFPA EECARPO HIV Advisor (second reporting officer).
Working to support the Kazakhstan Country Office as well as the Central Asian region, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of STI/HIV prevention as well as addressing stigma and discrimination related to STIs including HIV. Through analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, you will contribute to project formulation, implementation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and advocacy campaigns.
You will assist in monitoring results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- Providing support and technical assistance in the development and implementation of a strategy following the STI sentinel surveillance;
- Providing support in the integration of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) into the formal school curriculum
- Providing technical advice on youth friendly services (YFS), making YFS attractive to young people;
- Promoting initiatives that would support the elimination of stigma and discrimination against key populations and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) ;
- Developing project proposals on prevention of sexual transmission of HIV
- Implementing activities aimed at strengthening the linkages between SRH and HIV services at the primary health care level
- Supporting initiatives aimed at preventing gender-based violence
- Promoting advocacy activities and build alliances between NGOs and government on HIV prevention among young people and key populations with a focus on LGBTI.
- Participating in the formulation of the country programme and component projects, by compiling and analyzing information relevant to the UNFPA’s role in the country, drafting project documents and work plans; and preparing statistical data.
- Acting as HIV liaison officer, closely working with other UNFPA country offices in Central Asia region and supporting them in the development and implementation of their HIV programmes and projects.
- As part of the regional HIV team, working closely with HIV focal points in other country offices and HIV Advisor in the Regional Office, and contributing to achievement of HIV-related outputs of the EECA regional intervention action plan (RIAP)
- 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.
- Analyzing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
- Analyzing 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 implementing partners, 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 good practices, sharing these with management for future planning
- Assisting in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Offices in the region, 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.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced degree in health, HIV-related fields and/or other related social science discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Professional experience in the field of health and HIV prevention 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 Russian; knowledge of Kazakhs language is an asset
Required Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Functional Competencies:
- 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 resource mobilisation
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- 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 health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Disclaimer
NB! How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through this site by clicking "APPLY NOW" button. Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA
at http://www.unfpa.org/employment.
Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.
Please note that only short-listed applications will be contacted.
UNFPA is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect for HIV or AIDS and does not discriminrte on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
