The Position:
The Programme Coordination and Liaison Specialist position is located in the UNFPA Brussels Office, Division for Communications and Strategic Partnership (DCS).
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.
Job Purpose:
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Brussels Office, the Programme Coordination and Liaison Specialist acts as a main focal point for European Commission contribution agreements, programme management and reporting. The incumbent will help UNFPA achieve increased accountability and credibility vis-à-vis the European Commission and will also support UNFPA resource leveraging efforts through communication, advocacy and networking.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree in public health, social science, gender, economics, international relations, international development, public administration, management or other related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
• 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience; field experience strongly preferred;
• Experience with programme development, management and reporting required and knowledge of UNFPA’s mandate and programme priorities an asset;
• Advanced knowledge of EU institutions, policies, procedures and financing in the field of development and humanitarian aid an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, networking and advocacy skills;
Languages:
Oral and written fluency in English required; working knowledge of French highly desirable; knowledge of an additional UN language an asset.
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