Programme Associate, SRHR/Youth

The Programme Associate supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by managing data inputs, providing logistical and operational support, monitoring projects implementation progress, and following up on recommendations. The role contributes to the effective delivery of activities implemented across diverse programme areas, in line with UNFPA’s strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the formulation of the country programme and component projects across designated programme areas, by compiling and analysing information relevant to the UNFPA’s role in the country, drafting project documents and work plans and preparing tables and statistical data.
• Supporting the evaluation of project and programme activities across designated areas, establishing ways to 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.
• Guiding routine implementation of assigned projects and activities across designated programme areas, in coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, coordinating delivery of project inputs; and ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
• Providing logistical support to programme activities by coordinating related meetings, workshops and events.
• Training and guiding projects’ personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
• Supporting advocacy and resource mobilisation efforts of the CO, by establishing and maintaining a network of donor and public information contacts.
• Assisting with organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events, including preparing relevant background material for these events.
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management and communications and advocacy strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning.

Requirements

• Completed Secondary Level Education required. A first level university degree in management, finance, economics or other social sciences related disciplines is desirable.
• Minimum of six years of relevant experience in programme / project management and administration is required.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
• Previous experience in the UN is an advantage;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Khmer. Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Project Administration
• Data Management
• Logistical Support
• Operational Support
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Office Applications
• Corporate IT Systems
• Report Writing
• Communications Skills

Languages

English, Khmer