United Nations Population Fund is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Programme Analyst.

Salary Level: ICS 9 (NO-B)

Modality: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration: Initial 1 year appointment, renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Start date: Tentatively 10 April 2014

Under the supervision of the Assistant Representative, the Programme Analyst has a dual role. He/she is the primary analyst of the Country Programme as well as assisting the Assistant Representative in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the country programme in the context of Georgia being a middle-income country. The Programme Analyst substantively contributes to policy analysis and advocacy in the areas of population and development and/or reproductive rights and gender. The incumbent is expected to generate state-of the-art knowledge to be used by the country office, policy and programme partners as well as for South-to-South cooperation initiatives.

The Programme Analyst establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, civil society organizations and academic institutions to address emerging issues and to facilitate programme delivery. He/she must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to advance the ICPD policy agenda. The Programme Analyst acts on behalf of the Assistant Representative in his or her absence. Results-Oriented Functional Statement (focusing on individual contribution, engagement, communities of interest and impact of action).

In collaboration with Government counterparts, EECA technical advisers, NGOs and other partners contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the country programme and its component projects in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. Ensures quality of programme/project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.

Recognizes the specificities of the work in the Middle Income Countries (MIC) and proposes the most effective ways of provision of assistance for development through tools such as Knowledge transfer, Strengthening national institutional capacities, Consensus-building, brokerage and advocacy. Acts in the direction of increasing the value added of UNFPA for Government and national institutions by proposing innovative ideas for piloting in MIC context.

Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention in MIC. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination and development frameworks.

Analyzes and reports on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action. Monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.

Expedites and coordinates project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and addressing training needs of project personnel

Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging population development trends, RH and gender issues, 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.

Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles and participating in donor meetings and public information events.

Woks in close cooperation with the country office operations team to ensure smooth NEX implementation and overall programme/project implementation, as well as Country Programme Evaluation and NEX Audit. Supports the latter, consistently (together with the operations team) ensures that ongoing monitoring activities are conducted both for NEX and DEX country programme implementation.

Functional competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda: Creates effective evidence-based advocacy messages and strategies using opportunities to bring forward and disseminate advocacy work. Performs analysis of reproductive rights and gender equality and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.

Results-based programme development and management: Achieves results by effectively monitoring, evaluating programmes and projects and managing the projects; human, financial, and information resources. Seeks out best practices and innovative approaches and applies them to programme/project development and implementation.

Innovation and marketing of new approaches: Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals using documented successes and lessons learned in the design of innovative approaches. Identifies new approaches that are replicable, generalizable and promotes their use in other situations.

Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners: Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances with institutions and individuals relevant to UNFPA's mandate and strategic agenda. Sensitizes UN partners, donors and government authorities to the Fund's strategic agenda, identifying areas for joint efforts.

Resource mobilization: Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and government authorities to recommend a strategic approach. Promotes and encourages Country Office action for increased contribution to core resources, including cost sharing modalities.

Core competencies:

Values:

Integrity/Commitment to mandate: Maintains consistent values and performance standards and expresses UN/UNFPA core values in all functions and roles. Exercises critical judgment in analyzing institutional directions, procedures and guidelines in order to contribute to the improved fulfillment of the mandate.

Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning: Encourages the learning of the others by acknowledging their skill sets and expertise and creating learning opportunities. Creates mechanisms to collect and share knowledge evaluating project and ongoing experience for lessons learned.

Valuing diversity: Demonstrates inclusive behavior towards all colleagues and stakeholders, successfully developing cross-cultural relationships. Adapts programme/project implementation to take account of the political, religious and cultural context. Actively promotes gender equality in all programme activities as well as in office management.

Managing Relationships:

Working in teams: Promotes teamwork and harmony collaborating with team members integrating others' ideas into his/her thinking. Leverages the different experiences and expertise of members to achieve better, more innovative outcomes.

Communicating information and ideas: Encourages open communication in the team demonstrating the ability to see issues and situations from team members' perspective. Frankly expresses ideas and concerns and encourages dialogue to develop an optimal solution without jeopardizing rapport with colleagues.

Conflict and self management: Surfaces conflicts and addresses them proactively acknowledging feelings and views of all sides an redirecting energy towards a mutually acceptable solution. Creates a climate of enthusiasm and flexibility where people feel encouraged to be innovative and give their best.

Working with people:

Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management: Delegates appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making to staff and recognizes and rewards efforts and achievement. Builds staff competence helping then to conceptualize long-term development goals and to reach a higher performance level. Manages the performance of others by conducting work planning, providing helpful feedback, expressing appreciation and addressing poor performance fairly and constantly.

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness:

Strategic and analytical thinking: Develops a long-term strategic perspective on issues and programmes converting UNFPA strategic goals into plans and action. Applies results of analysis building persuasive arguments based on logic, data and the objective merits of a situation.

Results orientation/Commitment to excellence: Ensures that work methods and processes are effective and appropriate for the achievement of desired results and seeks ways to maximize the efficient use of resources. Redirects staff activities to ensure timely completion of the unit's work using tact and sensitivity.

Appropriate and transparent decision-making: Makes decisions in a fair, transparent and expeditious manner in light of available information and commits to a position.

Job requirements:

** Academic Requirements: Master's degree in health, demography, development and/or other related social science field.

** Experience: five or more years of professional experience preferably in programme/project analytical/advisory work in the public or private sector or international organizations. Previous experience with the United Nations will be an asset.

** Languages: Fluency in oral and written English and Georgian.

** Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV together with the Cover Letter and signed United Nations Personal History Form (P-11) to the UN House Reception (Address: 9 Eristavi St., Tbilisi). P-11 form is attached. The special box with UNFPA Logo and post title is available at the UN House Reception. Please enclose all required docs in one envelope and indicate the vacancy post you are applying for. We will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further interest.

Deadline for applications: 18 March, 2014, 12:00 p.m.

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