Jobs - 62568- Junior Professional Officer

Junior Professional Officer - UNFPA Programme Analyst

Location :

Kathmandu, NEPAL

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

01-Jun-2016

Application Deadline :

24-Feb-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

one year with possible extension of one more year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

one year with possible extension of one more

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

IMPORTANT: This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom and is addressed exclusively to United Kingdom nationals.

UNFPA Nepal

The UNFPA Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme is intended to provide on-the-job training for young professionals who wish to obtain practical experience in development assistance. It gives them an opportunity to acquire professional knowledge in population projects in a developing country.

UNFPA Nepal is currently implementing its 7th country programme (2013-2017), which contributes to three outcome areas of the 2013-2017 UNDAF and is being implemented under national leadership and through national systems, in line with UN reform and in partnership with external development partners. In line with UNFPA mandate, the programme focuses on three main areas: Sexual and Reproductive Health, Population and Development and Gender Equality and reproductive rights.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop knowledge products such as Policy Briefs, articles and papers and facilitate dissemination
Analyze, interpret and disseminate new research findings, databases and repositories relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender, and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
Keep abreast of new data processing and statistical analysis tools and database and dissemination tools and contribute to the capacity building of counterparts in these data and dissemination tools to enhance national capacity in evidence-based planning, results-based management and monitoring of development programmes.
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, and developing relevant materials for dissemination.
Provides inputs to conduct relevant operational research and review and provide inputs to reports submitted to UNFPA by consultants and research agencies;
Translates findings and data into attractive booklets, pamphlets for communication to a wider audience using among others infographics.
Prepare regular progress reports and document lessons learned and challenges.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles;
Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
Team Work/Communications/Self-Management;
Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

Functional competencies

Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
Job knowledge/Technical expertise
Advocacy/advancing a policy oriented agenda
Results based programme development and management
Job knowledge / technical expertise
Adaptation and application of knowledge / innovations in different contexts
Integration in a multidisciplinary environment
Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Postgraduate Degree in communication, demography, statistics, Social Work or other relevant field; or combination of education and relevant experience in a related field

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible professional work in field of Population and development related field;
Knowledge and understanding of key issues in reproductive health, gender and programs to end violence against women, population and data analysis tools ;
Experience in using different software for data analysis and infographics.
Prior experience in a developing country is an asset;
Prior experience in the field of development and population activities, Information/database management, research, monitoring and evaluation would be desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
Ability to write clearly and concisely

Nationality:

This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom and is addressed exclusively to United Kingdom nationals.

Requirement related to CV format: Interested candidates are requested to upload a duly completed and signed copy of the Personal History Form (P11 for UNDP) which serves as the equivalent of the CV

More details about the JPO Programme and this vacancy can be found at: http://www.undp.org/content/jposc/en/home.html