NATIONAL POST: Programme Analyst (NOB); Yerevan, Armenia

The Position:

The Programme Analyst will be located in UNFPA Armenia Country Office (CO and will report to the Head of Office. The Programme Analyst will carry out overall daily management and contribute to the effective and efficient implementation envisaged in the frame of the country programme’s gender portfolio and will assist the Head of Office in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the country programme in the context of Armenia being a middle-income country.

The Programme Analyst applies and promotes the principles of results-based management (RBM), as well as a client-oriented approach and is instrumental in guiding and facilitating the delivery of the Programmes activities, monitoring results achieved during implementation and following up on recommendations. The incumbent in the framework of the Programmes implementation, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with implementing partners, government and non-government counterparts, and development partners, including other UN Agencies, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies, etc. 

The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the UNFPA Armenia Country Office

staff (Programme, Operations, Communication), for effective achievement of the expected Programmes outcomes, anticipating and resolving complex project-related issues. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNFPA programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.

 

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:

Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of gender. Through substantive analysis and assessment of political, social, and economic trends, you will contribute to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks.

 

You will monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required.

You would be responsible for:

1. Ensure efficient project result based management:

• In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributing to the design and implementation of the country programme and its component projects, aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures. 
• Ensuring appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms and systems are established and implemented.
• Analyzing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities in the assigned portfolio, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. 
• Analyzing policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans; preparing briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
• Assessing implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution, and ensuring their integration.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning supporting training needs of project personnel.
• Lead the Programme implementation for timely and efficient delivery of Programme outputs as per Programmes Document and RRPs;
• Contribute to monitoring the national partners’ implementation of activities under the programme, including travels and follow up with government and other national partners.
• Contribute to assessments of the quality of deliverables delivered within the Programme and provision of feedback to national counterparts as needed.
• Support monitoring of the CO workplan and stated targets and results, including support to monitoring the implementation rate.
• Apply UNFPA programming tools and policies. Keep abreast of UNFPA programming practices and maintain an optimum level of knowledge by continuous learning.
• Contribute to the programme and annual reports on activities undertaken, challenges faced, and results achieved within the programme, as requested by UNFPA HQ.
• Ensure the necessary liaison between stakeholders Government, UNFPA and EUD in Armenia.
• Support coordination to ensure coherence and synergies between initiatives supported by UNFPA and other national initiatives as assigned. 

 

2. Ensure financial and administrative management of the project:

 

• Monitor budget expenditures and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions;
• Prepare and submit project progress reports and expenditure and programme budget status reports, anticipating and flag any deviations from the work plans immediately, and presenting to UNFPA Armenia solutions for resolving complex project-related issues;
• Prepare interim and final progress and financial status reports as required by UNFPA and EU rules and regulations;
• Perform necessary operations in Programme Cycle outputs, eFace module on Quantum+;
• Manage recruitment and selection process of individual consultants applying best practice HR tools and mechanisms;

 

3. Advocacy and Communication:

 

• Supporting the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the CO, by ensuring preparation of relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in related meetings and public events.
• Contribute to the wide communication, dissemination and visibility of project achievements in an innovative manner;
• Ensure compliance of advocacy and communication materials and initiatives to EU and UNFPA visibility requirements;
• Provide regularly visibility materials to the EU in close coordination with UNFPA management;
• Coordinate advocacy strategies within the project by compiling and synthesizing relevant background materials, drafting project summaries, articles, publications, speeches and presentations for delivery via journals, meetings, public events and in other fora;
• Contribute to creation and sharing of knowledge, by synthesizing and documenting findings, success stories, best practices and lessons learned within the implemented Project, to share with colleagues and partners, at the local and national levels;
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning supporting training needs of project personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the UNFPA HoO.

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

 

Education:  

Advanced degree in social science disciplines.

 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Two (2) years professional experience in the field of gender activities, with experience in programme/ project management.
• Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.
• Prior work with UN and/or EU is desirable

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Armenian; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably Russian, 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 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 and partnerships

Delivering results-based programmes

Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

 

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

 

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:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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