Jobs - 62250- Youth Programme Analyst - (Open to Filipino Nation

Youth Programme Analyst - (Open to Filipino Nationals Only)

Location :

Cotabato, PHILIPPINES

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

29-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-8

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

With possible extension depending on performance and fund availability

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

The Youth Programme Analyst assists in the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by analyzing relevant political, social and economic trends and providing inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. Primary focus is adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health in Mindanao. S/he establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, non-government, civil society and development partners, including multilateral and bilateral donor agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Country Representative and direct supervision of the Head of the Cotabato Sub-Office, the Youth Programme Analyst will carry out the following tasks:

Thematic Area Leadership

Analyzes and interprets the political and social environment relevant to adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health in Mindanao and identifies opportunities for UNFPA engagement and assistance;
In keeping with new socio political developments in Mindanao in relation to adolescent and youth situation prepares policy briefs and inputs for development of new programmes and interventions on ASRH area;
Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging adolescent sexual and reproductive health by analyzing programmes, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned and best practices.

Programme Quality Assurance and Technical Support

Serves as the lead technical resource in ASRH programming through government and NGO partners, ensuring that programmes are aligned with globally accepted standards;
Provides technical support to ongoing ASRH programmes, in close coordination with the RH and Gender programme analysts in the CO and Sub-OfficeAdvocates for and supports integration of ASRH programming in humanitarian and armed conflict situations;
Provides oversight and manages the budget assigned to the ASRH in Sub-Office.

Networking, Partnership & Advocacy

Assists in resource mobilization activities and in the preparation of concept papers or project proposals for ASRH;
Establishes and maintains active working relationships with key national partners working on ASRH in Mindanao such as Government, UN Agencies, NGOs/Civil Society Organizations, and Development Partners.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Conducts regular monitoring and quality assurance of implementing partners’ activities to ensure that deliverables are met given the budget and timelines;
In coordination with the M&E Specialist in CO, assist in the formulation of results frameworks and indicators as well as tracking of results for ASRH;
Drafts reports and documentation of good ASRH practices.

Others

Assumes other tasks as deemed necessary by the Head of Sub-Office.

Competencies

Core competencies:

Integrity, commitment, cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity;
Development people/Coaching and Mentoring;
Building and managing relationships; and
Personal leadership and effectiveness.

Functional competencies:

Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise;
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners;
Building strategic alliances and partnerships;
Job knowledge/technical expertise;
Adaptation/application of knowledge in different contexts;
Job knowledge/technical expertise; and
Integration in a multidisciplinary environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master's degree or equivalent in public health, medicine, sociology, social anthropology, health education, health economics, epidemiology, behavioral studies, communication and other related fields.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience at the national or international level in implementing adolescent and youth public health programs and projects;
Previous working experience with a UN agency is an asset.

Language requirements:

Fluency in oral and written English and national language .

Note:

The selected candidate will receive a salary that is commensurate with his/her background and work experience. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online and attach the UN Personal History Form (P.11), available in our website http://www.ph.undp.org/content/philippines/en/home/operations/jobs/ and send to us on or before 29 April 2016. Kindly note that only completed P.11 forms will be reviewed. Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document. UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates.

Please note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates. Previous applicants who applied and passed the written examination will be invited for interview in this vacancy announcement, therefore previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

UNFPA is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.