The position:
Under the overall supervision of the Representative and technical supervision of the Supplies Chain Specialist, the Programme Analyst substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the area of reproductive health with the focus at the supplies chain management . The RH component focuses on the provision of quality Reproductive Health Services, Safe Motherhood, commodity procurement and logistics to increase availability of health commodities, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
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 strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
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.
Job purpose:
He/she analyzes and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks.
The Programme Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved in the implementation. He/she ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.
The Programme Analyst facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with national counterparts, multi lateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues.
The Programme Analyst must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The Programme Analyst is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the Country Office.
Qualification and experience:
Education:
Master’s degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field.
Knowledge and Experience:
At least two (2) years working experience related to project / programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation
Proficiency in current office software applications.
Willingness to travel outside Kabul on a regular basis to month the programme
Languages:
Fluency in English is required and knowledge of local languages (Dari, Pashto) is preferred.
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