Please note that this vacancy is open only to nationals of Zambia.
Position Summary:
The Fistula Programme Analyst ensures the effective management of UNFPA's activities in the areas of Fistula prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as fostering strategic partnerships for social re-integration of repaired fistula clients. S/he contributes to programme formulation, implementation, evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks, including use of appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms. S/he supports the country office in contributing to accelerating progress on the ICPD beyond 2014 agenda and SDGs. S/he supports the Women’s Reproductive health team in providing technical advice and support to the government and collaborates with the CO’s operations and administrative support staff.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Masters degree in public health, medicine and/or other related social science field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience with increasing professional experience and responsibilities at national level
- Familiarity and knowledge of the functioning of the UN and its policies will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of rights-centered approaches to promote Maternal Newborn Health (MNH)
- Working experience in policy analysis, and advocacy for women’s health and empowerment in the context of sustainable development; and working experience in communication and advocacy
- Demonstrated experience in programme/project planning, design, follow up, monitoring and evaluation
- Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.
- Short-listed candidates may be required to successfully complete a UNFPA position related test.
Languages:
- Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying Integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System
- Embracing diversity
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results
- Being accountable
- Developing and applying professional expertise
- Thinking analytically and strategically
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
- Communicating for impact
Managerial Competencies:
- Providing strategic focus
- Engaging internal/external partners and stakeholders
- Leading, developing and empowering people/ creating a culture of performance
- Making decision and exercising judgment
Functional Skill Set:
- 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 mobilization
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
