Jobs - 57567- National Program Analysis Analyst

National Program Analysis Analyst

Location :

Zanzibar, TANZANIA

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

03-Aug-2015

Application Deadline :

03-Jul-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One (Renewable subject to performance)

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNFPA Tanzania is a Typology Type IV office, with an approx. staff of 33 that operates programmatically on Reproductive Health (RH), Population and Development (P&D) and Gender with support from operations team

The Programme Analyst post is located in the Zanzibar Liaison Office in the United Republic of Tanzania. S/He works under the overall direction and guidance of the Deputy Representative and under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist RMNCH, in close collaboration with the UNFPA programme as well as operations teams in Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. S/He provides support in implementation of the three-year programme (2015–2018) on Accelerating Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Zanzibar in the United Republic of Tanzania, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and the Canadian Development (DFATD) in collaboration with UNFPA/UNICEF and the Ministry of Health of Zanzibar. The Programme Analyst uses UNFPA and national systems and tools to deliver development results and works as part of the UN Delivering as One (DaO) to ensure that population issues are central to national initiatives to promote social economic development in the context of the National Strategies for Growth and Poverty Reduction (MKUKUTA and MKUZA).

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist RMNCH, the Programme Analyst assists in the design, planning and management of the programme by analyzing relevant political, social and economic trends and providing inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst assists with programme implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring results achieved during implementation.

The Programme Analyst will assist in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA Country programme and sub programme to ensure that the outcomes are in line with government, UN DaO and UNFPA policy and procedure:

Provide technical assistance in development of annual and quarter work plans and budgets and ensure timely submission to UNFPA;
Provide technical assistance to MOH and other stakeholders in implementation of RMNCH programme;
Review and input on financial and narrative reports from all implementing partners and ensure timely submission;
Conduct Field visit and M&E activities to assess the effectiveness of implementation and provide feedback Analyzes factorsaffecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations;
Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government;
Contributes to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO;
Supports advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the CO by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events. Participate actively in RMNCH meetings including in the Health and Nutrition Programme Working Group and Zanzibar MNCH Technical Working Group and other MoH strategic working groups;
Performs any other function as may be assigned by the UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative, Assistant Representatives and Zanzibar liaison officer.

The Programme Analyst maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff at the Zanzibar Liaision Office and Country Office.

Internal contacts include the Assistant Representative, the Programme Specialist, the Programme Analyst, and the CO’s programme/ technical team. External contacts include other UN agencies such as UNICEF, UNDP and Ministry of Health in Zanzibar and other counterparts in Country programme activities.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Values:

Exemplifying integrity;
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system;
Embracing cultural diversity;
Embracing change.

Core Competencies:

Achieving results;
Being accountable;
Developing and applying professional expertise/ business acumen;
Thinking analytically and strategically;
Workings in teams/ managing ourselves and our relationships;
Communicating for impact.

Managerial Competencies:

Providing strategic focus;
Engaging internal/ external partners and stakeholders;
Leading, developing and empowering people/ creating a culture of performance;
Making decisions and exercising judgment.

Functional Competencies:

Results-based programme development and management;
Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
strategies, best practices and new approaches;
Resource mobilization;
Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda;
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships;
Delivering results-based programme;
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Medical degree or Advanced University degree or its equivalent in any of the following fields - health, sociology, anthropology and/or other related social science field. Advanced degree in public health is an added advantage.

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience in development work preferably in programme management in sexual and reproductive health;
Knowledge and practical experience in population, sexual and reproductive health;
Good understanding of the government systems, particularly in the social development areas;
Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment and at district and/or community level;
Strong results orientation, with proven experience in using results-based management tools;
Good analytical and strategic thinking and sound judgment; team building and advocacy skills;
Experience in programme/project planning, design, follow-up, monitoring and evaluation.

Other Desirable Skills:

Initiative, strong conceptual and analytical abilities, sound judgment, good communication skills, both oral and written, and strong interest in development work, especially the mission of UNFPA and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.