Programme Analyst Sexual and Reproductive Health, Tanzania at UNFPA

Programme Analyst Sexual and Reproductive Health, Tanzania, NOB
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Identification 16507
Locations Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Schedule Full time
Grade NOB
Vacancy Type Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational Non-Rotational
Contract Duration 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Education & Work Experience Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience

Required Languages
Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
Vacancy Timeline 3 Weeks
Job Category Sexual & Reproductive Health

Job Description
The Position:
The
Programme Analyst on Sexual and Reproductive Health analyses and
assesses relevant political, social and economic trends, guiding and
facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s Tanzania Sexual and Reproductive
Health (SRH) programme within national development frameworks and the UN
Delivering as One context. S/he will support the implementation,
coordination and monitoring of gender-responsive maternal health and
midwifery activities and contribute to the delivery of the Country
Office programme targets related to SRHR.

You will work under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative and report to the Programme Specialist Health 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 new strategic plan (2022 – 2025), 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:
Working within a
large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the
effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of sexual and
reproductive health, including maternal health/midwifery. 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. In addition, support the identification of new
and emerging needs and new delivery modalities for SRHR, including
maternal health/midwifery interventions

You would be responsible for:

• 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, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA
  assistance and intervention.
• Analyzing sexual and reproductive
  health-related 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 sexual and
  reproductive health, including maternal health program execution, and
  ensuring their integration.
• Establishing collaborative
  relationships with implementing partners, 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 on
  sexual and reproductive health, sharing these with management for future
  planning, and supporting training needs of project personnel
• 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.
• Participate and support
  coordination of relevant national and sub-national fora including
  technical working groups, committees, etc, enhancing UNFPA mandate on
  sexual and reproductive health, midwifery, and maternal and newborn
  health in general.
• Support preparation and management of
  relevant budgets including monitoring of expenditures to ensure timely
  and accurate reporting of financial information and delivery of program
  results.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• Advanced
  degree in public health, medicine, social science development and/or
  other related health and social science fields. Background in nursing
  and midwifery will be an added advantage.

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Knowledge and Experience:

• Two to three years of professional experience in the field of development and population activities
• Work experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health programs is desirable;
• Experience in program/project management including experience in large multi-sector programs is an added advantage;
• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems. Quantum knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge
  of the country’s context and a good understanding of the government
  systems, particularly in social development and health areas
• Work experience in the UN system and development partners will be an added advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.

Required Competencies:
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 are at the heart of
UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:
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charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or
other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
Fraudulent notices, letters, or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA
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In
accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations,
persons applying to posts in the international Professional category,
who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country
of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their
appointment.

Non-discrimination
UNFPA has a
zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual
harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will,
therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be
expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNFPA
is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not
discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality,
ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age,
language, social origin, or other status.

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Posting Date 05/20/2024, 11:23 AM
Apply Before 06/07/2024, 11:23 AM