The Position:
The post of Programme Analyst is located in one of the field offices of the UNFPA Pacific Sub-Regional Office in Federated States of Micronesia and reports directly to the Assistant Representative in FSM. S/he receives input from the Programme Management Team on the overall programme strategy to effectively deliver the Country Program Document interventions.
S/he is part of an interdisciplinary team, which provides integrated programme, technical and operational support within a systems strengthening approach as a foundation for UNFPAโs overall strategy for the Pacific., and in delivering the Transformative Agenda in partnership with DFAT for the period 2023-2027
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. UNFPAโs global Strategic Plan (2026-2029) 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 UNFPAโs strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action in the last Decade of Action to achieve Agenda 2030 including the SDGs. UNFPA Strategic Plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations, and individuals to โbuild forward betterโ, while addressing the negative impacts of health pandemics and climate crises on womenโs and young peopleโs access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
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.ย
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 delivering excellence in programme results.
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Job Purpose:
The Programme Analyst will support the implementation of UNFPA PSRO Programme in the country at the national and sub-national levels and to ensure that the agreed strategic interventions are implemented in the context of the 2030 Agenda, ICPD Programme of Action and UNFPA Strategic Plan at the global level, the UN Pacific Strategy, UNFPA multi-country programme at the regional level, and the national development agenda of the host country.
The Programme Analyst will perform an active role in contributing quality support and effective management to the sub-regional office team and UNFPA activities within delegated authority.
- Contribute to the analysis and assessment of relevant political, social and economic trends and provide substantive input to programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programme activities and national development framework within the duty stationโs portfolio.
- Support the provision of policy advice and technical support in the effective delivery of the UNFPA Multi-Country Programme at the national level.
- Contribute to the maintenance and strengthened application of systems and procedures to ensure that the Fundโs country programme is firmly placed in the context of the ICPD Programme of Action, national development processes, the global development agenda, the achievement of the SDGs, the process of United Nations reform and sustainable development as necessary.
- Support the establishment, maintenance and strengthening of collaborative professional relationships with government counterparts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to exchange knowledge and experience and address emerging issues.
- Influence national counterparts effectively and positively to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA's mandate.
- Support the work of consultants, advisors, expert and humanitarian teams.
You would be responsible for:
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative for the Micronesia MCOsย , the Programme Analyst will perform the following key roles.
Programme Development and Implementationย
- Assist the Sub Regional Office (SRO) in the development and implementation of programme delivery in the duty station and provide in-country support in its operational activities.
- Contribute to continuous monitoring and follow-up of all activities within the area of geographical/thematic responsibility, finalizing queries, questionnaires and summarizing reports.
- Support monitoring the implementation of tasks assigned to the country office within the area of geographical responsibility and provide overall support to the office, participate in in-house reviews and meetings and contribute to the preparation of inputs to periodic and annual reports.
- Support provision of quality inputs to quarterly and annualย ย ย ย reporting under designated areas, support implementing partners to develop quality workplan progress reports, contribute quality inputs to other UNFPA and donor reporting
- Support the monitoring of project expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved budgets, targeted delivery levels are realized, assist with the identification of operational and financial problems, and develop solutions.
- Assist with coordination of quarterly meetings with implementing partners to support and closely monitor implementation and carry out monitoring missions to ensure programme quality
- Support training needs of counterparts by establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, consultants, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies aimed at improving their capacity to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes in area of UNFPAโs mandate.
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting on different initiativesย ย ย ย ย ย in country of assignment in close cooperation with the SRO.
- Assist in the preparation of national and regional events within the area of geographical and thematic responsibility.
- Provide clarifications to implementing partners and UNFPA programme finance staff on application of operational guidelines ensuring quality and compliance with procedures and requirements.
- Support drafting background project papers/briefing documents, proposals, statements, talking points and reports on the programme and operational issues related to the operations of the geographical desk; contribute to their review, collate and provide feedback in close consultation with SRO.
- Analyze, appraise and review incoming documents, correspondence to ensure quality and relevance of subject and themes.
- Liaise between the countryโs presence office and other offices of UNFPA and UN sister agencies to obtain relevant information, feedback and advice to be directed to the SRO Director, Deputy Director.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
- Support the development of partnerships with sister UN Agencies, government institutions, bi- lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society based on strategic goals of UNFPA, country needs and donorsโ priorities.
- Contribute to identification, distillation and documentation of knowledge about current and emerging population and development trends, reproductive health and gender issues, by
- analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in communications and planning.
- Contribute to analysis and research information on donors , identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, actively contribute to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
- Support and work effectively in coalitions, networks ensuring the quality of programme/project design and incorporating lessons learned.
- Provide day-to-day support to the country offices and sub-regional office management needs and
- Perform other duties assigned related to the programme support, the promotion of knowledge exchange and further strengthening of relations between UNFPA and its counterparts.
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA Senior Management
Qualifications and Experience:ย
ยEducation:ย ย
- An Undergraduate University Degree (Bachelors) in Management, International Development, Sociology, Economics, Demography, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Health, Medicine or related field is required.
ยKnowledge and Experience:ย
- Minimum of four (4) yearsโ professional experience inย programme or project support, capacity development, and/or international development-related work is required.
- Experience in contributing to advocacy and knowledge management in the duty station and in international cooperation.
- Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international organizations.ย
- Strong research and analytical skills with field experience are an asset.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Previous experience with UN is an asset
Languages:ย
- Fluency in English and the national language is a must.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ONLY NATIONALS OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Required Competencies:ย
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,ย
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,ย
- Embracing cultural diversity,ย
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:ย
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Functional Competencies:
- Promotingย ย ย ย ย accountabilityย ย ย ย ย and results-based management,
- Innovationย ย ย andย ย ย marketing developmentย ย ย ย ย ย ย and management,
- Impact and influence, Organizational awareness,
- Promoting organizational learning and knowledge sharing,
- Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda,ย
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships,
- Delivering results-based programmes.
- Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary (starting from $USD 34,883 annually) plus health insurance, pension, dependency allowances, annual/sick leave and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - clickย hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.ย
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.ย
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
- Fluency in English and the national language is a must.
- An Undergraduate University Degree (Bachelors) in Management, International Development, Sociology, Economics, Demography, International Relations, Public Administration, Public Health, Medicine or related field is required.