The Programme Associate supports the design, planning, and management of UNFPA’s 9th 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.
You would be responsible for:
Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, drafts project documents and work plans, and prepares tables and statistical data.
• Evaluate project and programme activities, establish and implement mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conduct field visits, participate in review meetings and evaluation missions, and prepare regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyzes basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions, and follows up on recommendations.
• In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, guides the routine implementation of assigned projects, coordinating delivery of project inputs, and ensures participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
• Provides logistical support to projects by coordinating review meetings and other project-related workshops and events. Trains and guides project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the 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.
• Supports advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the CO by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events. Establishes and maintains a network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.
