Job ID: 2086
Location: Asia and Pacific
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Application Closing date: 15 October 2012 at 5:00 p.m New
York time
Organizational
Setting
Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative,
the International Programme Coordinator plays a leadership role with the
programme team in the UNFPA provincial office of Sind. S/He ensures results based management of the
provincial programme and projects, champions programme and operation
integration at the provincial level, carries out research and data collection
and facilitates the UNFPA Representative to conduct policy advocacy in the
province. S/He also establishes and
maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government,
multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address
emerging issues and to facilitate programme delivery.
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Main Tasks &
Responsibilties
Programme Coordination
- Coordinates the results based management of annual
workplans in the province of Sind for the UNFPA 8th country programme
(2013-2017);
- In collaboration with the country office humanitarian
response team, plans, implements, monitors and reports UNFPA provincial
response in the area of emergency RH and GBV;
- Substantively contributes to the implementation of the One
Programme in Sind in the area of Population Development, Reproductive Health
and Gender;
National Capacity Development
- Provides day-to-day technical support to the implementing
partners, which include the government, civil societies and academic
institutions in the thematic areas of population development, reproductive
health, and gender;
- In the context of the UNFPA supported the 8th Country Programme, recommends areas of population
assistance on the basis of continuous review and analysis of demographic and
socio-economic data and national population policies;
- Creates knowledge by evaluating on-going programmes and
projects, documents lessons learned, best practices and replicable strategies
and actively shares and applies this knowledge;
Partnerships and Advocacy
- Maintains a continuous flow of information with government
and donors and pursues innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships;
- Participates in the UN system joint initiatives in the
province as part of One Programme II and takes a leading role in provision of
technical and programme advice to the selected themactic groups as relevant;
- Uses data to facilitate policy dialogue at the provincial
level for the integration of ICPD POA, especially in the areas of health and
population;
- Contributes to the resource mobilization strategy by
analyzing information on potential donors, and preparing substantive briefs and
project proposals in line with donor priorities.
Resource Management
- Supports the Representative in the management of UNFPA
human and financial resources in the province of Sind, with particular
attention to ensuring systems of accountability as per UNFPA policies, rules
and procedures;
- Implements and monitors the UNFPA accountability framework
for the National Execution of the UNFPA 8th
country programme;
- Supervises provincial programme and administrative staff,
providing them with managerial direction and motivation;
- Develops and guides an integrated and systems approach to
the work of the provincial office;
- Communicates standards of performance, and assign
responsibilities for achieving results according to the Country Office OMP and
the PAD system;
- Establishes and maintains a harmonious working environment
and seeks to strengthen team-building by encouraging active participation and
interaction at all levels.
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Qualifications and Experience
• Advanced university degree
in public health, sociology, demography, gender, economics,
international relations, international development, public administration,
management or other related field
• Five years of progressively responsible professional
experience in developmental work
• Substantive knowledge and practical experience in
population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender
programming;
• Strong results based management skills;
• Greater familiarity of programme quality assurance
mechanisms and risk management;
• Relevant field experience in responding to disasters;
• Experience in UN joint programming process, particularly
in the area of common country programming and Delivering as One is an asset;
• Proven strong coordination skills;
• Strong communications and writing skills in English;
• Field experience is a strong asset;
• Proficiency in current office software applications;
• Willingness to work in non-family duty station and high
security risk environment.
• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of
another UN language desirable.
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Required Competencies
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Values/Guiding Principles;
• Performance Management;
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering
Innovation and Empowerment;
Working in Teams;
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
• Communication;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making;
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results
Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
• Business acumen
• Implementing management systems
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Client orientation
• Organizational awareness
• Job knowledge / technical expertise
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UNFPA Work
Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values
of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy
balance of work and life. We are
committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore
encourage women to apply.
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Compensation and
Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package
commensurate with the level of the post.
The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of living
adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
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Closing Statement
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at
any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for
information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of
HIV/AIDS status.
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Disclaimer
UNFPA has established an electronic application management
system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be
updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit
System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment/vacancy.htm
Please print out the Guide for your reference during the
registration and application process.
Notice to applicants: In accordance with the rules of the
United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional
category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their
country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their
appointment. Exceptions to this rule are
very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly
appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization,
when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in
the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on
promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a
temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to
provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
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No expectancy of
renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
*Currently, Sind/ Pakistan
is a non-family duty station.
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