National Post: Programme Analyst, Family Planning and Reproductive Health Commodity Security , Eritrea, NOB

The Family Planning and Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP and RHCS) Programme Analyst ensures the effective management of UNFPA supported Reproductive Health Commodity Security-related programmes, comprising of family planning commodities and maternal health life-saving medicines. S/he also oversees procurement planning, forecasting and budgeting, procurement ordering, inventory tracking and monitoring, reporting, logistics management information systems, policy and advocacy. The staff member provides technical and programmatic support to planning implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of UNFPA’s support to the national family planning program within the context of integrated SRHR.  S/he supports the country office in contributing to accelerating progress on the ICPD agenda and SDGs. S/he also collaborates with and supports the work of the CO’s operations/administrative support staff, and program staff working on SRHR, Gender, Adolescent and Youth, HIV, and Population and Development.

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 (2022-2025), focuses on accelerating the achievement of the 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.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Analyst, Family Planning and RHCS works closely with other staff in the UNFPA Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) unit to enhance Family Planning and RHCS initiatives. S/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to UNFPA Country Office (CO) on HIV/AIDS and condom programming; including planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. S/he is engaged in joint programming under the UN ‘Delivery as One’ umbrella and works closely with other SRH development partners. 

S/he coordinates activities of related project staff and consultants, and ensures oversight of the work of Implementing Partners (IP) in close collaboration with operations staff, programme officers, and counterparts at the Regional Office and HQ as well as in other UN Organizations, technical staff in government ministries and civil society organizations to ensure successful implementation of UNFPA-supported programmes to enhance Family Planning and RHCS, including the management of supply chain systems. 

Within the context of health system strengthening and financing, the Programme Analyst Family Planning and RHCS analyzes relevant political, social and economic environment and trends;  provides substantive inputs for the formulation, management, monitoring and evaluation of a comprehensive Family Planning and RHCS programme-related activities; contributes to CO’s efforts in advocacy, policy advice/dialogue and resource mobilization in support of family planning and RHCS; provides technical support and contributes to building the capacity of partners for the implementation of Country Programme activities.  S/he facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved against set targets. S/he facilitates the work of consultants, advisors, experts; establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues.  S/he effectively influences counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. S/he plays a pivotal role in managing resources for Family Planning and RHCS from potential development partners. S/he is a substantive contributor to the SRH unit and overall UNFPA CO programme team.

Responsibilities:

The Programme Analyst, Family Planning and RHCS will be responsible for:

A. General Programming 

• In collaboration with Government counterparts and other partners contribute substantively to the formulation and design of the country programme and its AWPs, with a particular focus on Family Planning and RHCS, in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. Ensure quality of programme/project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.
• Contribute to analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to United Nations programming processes (Common Country Assessment [CCA], United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework [UNSDCF], Country Programme Development [CPD], as they relate to Family Planning and RHCS, including management supply chain systems;
• Analyze and report on assigned programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identify constraints and resource deficiencies and recommend corrective action.  Monitor assigned projects’ expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.
• Expedite and coordinate project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts, civil society organizations, and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and addressing training needs of project personnel with focus on Family Planning and RHCS.
• Help create and document knowledge about current and emerging trends and issues in Family Planning and RHCS, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies. 

B. Technical Expertise/Management

• Analyze and interpret the political, social and economic environment relevant to  Family Planning and RHCS and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keep abreast with new policy developments and strategies by analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination and development frameworks.
• Represent UNFPA in relevant national and sub-national and articulate UNFPA mandate on Family Planning and RHCS.
• Ensure increased availability and use of existing data on Family Planning and RHCS, with special attention to sub-analysis of data from census demographic and health survey, and other surveys, statistics, etc.
• Create substantive knowledge of Family Planning and RHCS issues in the country, assess technical assistance needs in these areas and advise on the suitability of programmes and related interventions to meet these needs. 
• Manage condom programming (monitors the status of condom availability and utilization, etc) in consultation with other national and international stakeholders, with a view to have a viable, sustainable, updated and responsive condom supply for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, other STIs, and unplanned pregnancies, as part of Reproductive Health Commodity Security systems in the country
• Contribute to strengthening of advocacy for Family Planning and RHCS.;
• Contribute to the development of appropriate Family Planning and RHCS communication strategies and corresponding materials 
• Advise the SRH team in order to ensure that the specific needs of Family Planning and RHCS are fully addressed.

C. Advocacy and Resource Mobilization and Funds Management

• Assist advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of Country Office by preparing relevant documentation (i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events).
• Develop factsheets, briefing materials, infographics, and presentations for public information, advocacy and resource mobilization purposes.
• Prepare relevant proposals with Family Planning and RHCS components, and share information about UNFPA tools for co-financing and funding.
• Build strong technical and programme multi-sectoral partnerships to enhance advocacy for Family Planning and RHCS within the broader SRHR agenda, through national institutions, networks, alliances and coalitions.  Monitor and keep updates on existing and potential partnerships. Follow through and ensure that recommendations and action points agreed to are addressed.
• Prepare and manage relevant budgets; Monitor expenditures to ensure delivery is in line with approved budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels and deliver timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
• Manage assets that have been procured by the UNFPA and supplied to the implementing partners; ensuring that they are put to proper use. 
• Represent UNFPA at key events where required, with regard to UNFPA’s mandate.

D. General Support 

• Stand-in for other programme team members on selected functions as may be required. 
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

• Master’s Degree in health, population, demography, development, gender, supply chain and logistics, law and/or other related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 2 to 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities; 
• Work experience in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health is preferred. 
• Experience in Supply Chain Management at country level
• Specialized knowledge and experience in Family Planning and RHCS is desired;
• Experience in programme/ project management including experience in large multi-sector programmes;
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health and Local Government is desirable.
• Field experience is an asset; 
• Prior experience in the UN system is an asset
• A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations and current development topics and political issues in Eritrea will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team 

Languages: 

Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably Arabic is desirable.

Required 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,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves, our relationships, and others
• Communicating for impact 

Functional Skill Set:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Technical Understanding of the areas of work
• Project Management 
• Managing financial processes
• Proficiency in current office software applications
  
   

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, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

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