National Post: Programme Associate GS6, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Role Specification

The Programme Associate supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations. The Programme Associate applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issues. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme/ project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.

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The Programme Associate is located in Kazakhstan Country Office (CO). You will provide operational programme support to SRH Programme Analyst.

You will report directly to Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme Analyst .

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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 plans leading to 2030 focus 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.

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You would be responsible for:

• Participate in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects by compiling and analysing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, draft project documents and work plans and prepares tables and statistical data.
• Evaluate project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyse basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommend corrective actions and follows up on recommendations.
• In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, guide routine implementation of assigned projects, coordinating delivery of project inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
• Provide logistical support to projects by coordinating review meetings and other project related workshops and events. Train and guide project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
• Assist in administering and monitoring of assigned programme and project budgets,  coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-dated financial reports , partake in the conduct of field monitoring visits and spot checks of IPs
• Contribute to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination.
• Support advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the CO by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events. Establish and maintain network of donor and public information contacts and provide assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.

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Education: 

Completed secondary level education required. First level university degree in project administration desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Six years of relevant experience in programme/ project management and finance functions.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

Languages:

•    Fluency in oral and written English and Russian languages is required.  

•    Working knowledge of Kazakh language is desirable.

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This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

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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.

WARNING TO APPLICANTS: 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 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. 

Important Note

Please note that national vacancies are open only for the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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