Programme Analyst for SRHR & Gender (NOB)

Job Description

<strong><u>Job Description</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>The Position:</strong><p><br></p>The Programme Analyst is located in the UNFPA GCC Office in Muscat, Oman and works under the strategic guidance of the Representative and reports directly to the Assistant Representative.<p><br></p><strong><u>How You Can Make a Difference</u></strong><p><br></p>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), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and 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 our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.<p><br></p>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.<p><br></p>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.<p><br></p><strong><u>Job Purpose</u></strong><p><br></p>The Programme Analyst substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of reproductive health and gender. S/He analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation. S/He ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.<p><br></p><strong><u>You Would Be Responsible For</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the programmes in the respective GCC country and its component projects in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. Ensures quality of programme / project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems in the areas of SRHR and Gender.</li><li>Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender, and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.</li><li>Expedites and coordinates project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and addressing training needs of project personnel.</li><li>Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging population development trends (impacting health and gender balance), RH and gender issues, by analyzing programme, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices on international and regional (with a focus on high income countries), and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.</li><li>Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the GCC Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events.</li><li>Monitors and analyses international and regional trends in the areas of SRHR &amp; Gender and adapts them in a cultural appropriate manner for the GCC as required for the advancement of UNFPA’s agenda.</li><li>Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Work Relations</strong><p><br></p>The Programme Analyst for SRHR &amp; Gender facilitates the work of consultants, advisors, and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues. S/He must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The Programme Analyst for SRHR &amp; Gender is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the GCC Office.<p><br></p>Internal contacts include the Representative, Assistant Representative, the GCC’s programme/ technical team. External contacts include other UN agencies in the GCC, and counterparts and partners in the GCC country programme activities, including international NGOs, experts etc.<p><br></p><strong><u>Education</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Qualifications and Experience: </strong><p><br></p>Advanced degree in public health, health, gender, population, demography and/or other related social science field.<p><br></p><strong><u>Knowledge And Experience</u></strong><p><br></p>At least five years of professional experience in programme/ project management, specifically in the area of public health, gender and related development fields.<p><br></p><strong><u>Languages</u></strong><p><br></p>Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required.<p><br></p><strong><u>Other Desirable Skills</u></strong><p><br></p>Experience working with and/or managing multi-cultural team.<p><br></p><strong><u>Values</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Required Competencies: </strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Exemplifying integrity, </li><li>Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, </li><li>Embracing cultural diversity, </li><li>Embracing change</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Core Competencies</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Achieving results,</li><li>Being accountable,</li><li>Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,</li><li>Thinking analytically and strategically,</li><li>Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Functional Competencies</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Results-based programme development and management – Contributes to the achievement of results through primary research and analysis and effective monitoring of programme/ project implementation. Uses analytical skills to identify opportunities for project development and participates in formulation of proposals ensuring substantive rigour in the design and application of proven successful approaches.</li><li>Innovation and marketing of new approaches – Enhances existing processes and products. Documents and analyzes innovative strategies, best practices and new approaches. Adapts quickly to change.</li><li>Leveraging the resources of partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships – Establishes, maintains and utilizes a broad network of contacts to keep abreast of developments and share information. Analyzes selected materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders.</li><li>Advocacy/ advancing a policy oriented agenda – Prepares and communicates relevant information for evidence-based advocacy. Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society to support advocacy efforts, and takes opportunities to advocate UNFPA’s mandate.</li><li>Resource mobilization – Provides inputs to resource mobilization strategies, analyzing and maintaining information and databases on donors and developing database of project profiles for presentation to donors.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Compensation And Benefits</u></strong><p><br></p>This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.<p><br></p><strong><u>Disclaimer</u></strong><p><br></p>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<p><br></p>UNFPA is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. Women candidates and Individuals from minority groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.