The Position:
The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the implementation of adolescent pregnancy prevention programs executed with regular and mobilized resources. Reports directly to the National Representative of the UNFPA office in Venezuela.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Project Coordinator maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff at the CO, and operations staff as well. Internal contacts include the Head of Office and the CO's programme/technical team. External contacts include other UN agencies in country and counterparts in Country programme activities.
Job Purpose:
The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Project Coordinator will participate in the field evaluation, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Pregnancy Prevention Project to support the prevention and reduction of pregnancy in adolescence and also of gender violence, STIs and HIV.
The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Project Coordinator assists with program/ project implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring results achieved during implementation.
You would be responsible for:
- Participate in design, planning and management of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention programme, specifically in the identification, formulation, and implementation of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention in development contex, with special attention to local implementation.
- Provide technical support and guidance to institutions in charge of adolescent pregnancy prevention programs for the implementation of the PRETA Plan at central and local level, other UN agencies and local counterparts on issues related to this topic.
- Coordinate and supervise the local adolescent pregnancy prevention programs, offering guidance, technical support, and frequent communication as necessary.
- Coordinate the improvements CSE components inside and outside the school and Differentiated Consultations for adolescents, ensuring the proper management of the resources mobilized for its full implementation.
- Coordinate the improvement in the capabilities of teachers, multipliers, peer promoters and health providers on CSE, SRH and supplies use and control.
- Monitoring project and program activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and missions, and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyzes factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions, and follows up on recommendations.
- Contribute to advocacy with different actors to local and national level that enhance the implementation and achievement of project products.
- Contribute to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices and designing relevant materials for dissemination.
- Develop additional actions related to its functions that required by UNFPA CO.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
University Degree related to social science field, with high level training and knowledge in multilateral project management, monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, comprehensive sexuality education.
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the areas of management of multilateral projects, planning, monitoring, and evaluation according to results-based management, comprehensive sexuality education. Excellent writing and oral communication skills, and computer skills are necessary
Languages:
Fluency in Spanish and English is required; knowledge of another of the UN language will be considered an asset.
Required Competencies:
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• Embracing change
Core Competencies:
• 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
Functional Competencies:
-Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda
-Leveraging the Resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances & Partnerships
-Delivering Results Based Programmes
-External & Internal relations & Advocacy for resource mobilization
-Leading Global Advocacy for organizational priorities
-Creating visibility for the organization
-Mobilizing Resources
Managerial Competencies (if applicable):
-Providing strategic focus
-Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders
-Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
-Making decisions and exercising judgment
Ideal UN Leadership Characteristics:
-Norm-based - grounded in UN norms and standards
-Principled - defends norms and standards without discrimination, fear, or favor
-Inclusive of all personnel and stakeholders
-Accountable
-Multi-dimensional
-Transformational
-Collaborative
-Self-applied - modelled in our own behavior
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
UNFPA does not solicit or require information about HIV / AIDS from its employees, nor does it tolerate discrimination based on HIV / AIDS status.
Closing Statement
HOW TO APPLY:
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.
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.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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