Programme Associate, FTA, Benishangul Gumuz

The Programme Associate supports the design, planning, and management of UNFPA’s country programme in Benishangul-Gumuz by managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation, and following up on recommendations. The role contributes to sustainable peace by positioning SRHR, Population, and development within conflict prevention and resolution actions across the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the formulation of the country programme and component projects by compiling and analyzing information relevant to UNFPA’s role, drafting project documents and work plans, and preparing tables and statistical data.
• Supporting the evaluation of project and program activities, 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 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 projects by coordinating project-related meetings, workshops, and events.
• Training and guiding project personnel and staff on national execution and program policies and procedures.
• Supporting advocacy and resource mobilization 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 strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, and sharing these with management for future planning.
• Act as the officer in Charge in the absence of the Regional Program Officer.

Requirements

• Completed Secondary Level Education required. First-level university degree desirable.
• Seven years of relevant experience in program/ project management.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
• Exemplifying integrity.
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system.
• Embracing cultural diversity.
• Embracing change.
• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda.
• 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.
• Achieving results.
• Being accountable.
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen.
• Thinking analytically and strategically.
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.
• Communicating for impact.

Skills

• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Office Applications
• Corporate IT Systems
• Policy Advocacy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Results-based Programming
• Advocacy Communication
• Data Management
• Logistical Support
• Project Monitoring
• Conflict Prevention
• Peacebuilding Processes
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen

Languages

English