Under the overall supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Technical Specialist for MH\/FP, the Programme Analyst substantively contributes to the effective achievement of UNFPA activities in the area of sexual and reproductive health, reducing maternal mortality and accelerating progress on the ICPD agenda and SDG 3.\u00a0 This includes incorporating into programmes elements of population and development, access to maternal and new-born health services, access to family planning services, HIV and STI prevention, gender equality, and poverty reduction; specifically in the context of women and young people (including adolescents).\u00a0 The role places special emphasis on humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n
The Programme Analyst analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. He\/she ensures coherence with agreed national and international planning frameworks; and guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA programs by monitoring results achieved in the implementation.\u00a0 He\/she ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.<\/p>\n
The Programme Analyst facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts; and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues.\u00a0 He\/she must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA\u2019s mandate. The Programme Analyst is a budget owner and thus is accountable for ensuring the proper disbursement and absorption of funds to implementing partners.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Programme Analyst<\/strong><\/p>\n The Programme Analyst is a substantive contributor to the program team in the Country Office.<\/p>\n Main Tasks and Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Technical Expertise\/Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Analyses and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to reproductive health in the context of reproductive health and rights; and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analysing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Participates in relevant national and sub-national fora, enhancing UNFPA mandate on reproductive health; and works to ensure that technical issues are incorporated in national development plans and frameworks.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Ensures the integration of RH\/RR components in such UN system-wide process such as CCA, UNDAF, Millennium Development Project and SDGs monitoring Report. Assist in ensuring the prioritization of RH in SWAPS, health sector reforms and programme of work, GPRS and similar collaborative efforts.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Addresses policy issues and provides substantive inputs to facilitate policy dialogue and the central positioning of RHCS within policies, national plans and strategies, UN system initiatives, and development frameworks in national and development partners\u2019 coordination mechanisms in line with the new aid environment.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Creates substantive knowledge of reproductive health issues in the country, assesses technical assistance needs in these areas and advises on the suitability of programmes and related interventions to meet these needs.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Leads the development and implementation of humanitarian and emergency strategies at country level in collaboration with the UNCT<\/p>\n \u00b7 Participates actively in appropriate UN coordination mechanisms (e.g. Joint UN Teams) and supports and contributes to all joint programmes\/activities among the UN agencies.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Ensures that there is universal access to reproductive health services and commodities during times of crisis.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Ensures alignment of UNFPA humanitarian response plan with those of the Government of Ghana and other UN Agencies.<\/p>\n Programme Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, provides substantive leadership and inputs into the design and formulation of the Country Programme and its component projects in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures.\u00a0 Ensures quality of programme\/project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices, and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Leads programme implementation guiding and orienting executing agencies and programme personnel introducing effective modalities and practices for implementation.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Expedites and coordinates project implementation by:<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 Establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies.<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 Identifying and addressing capacity development needs of implementing partners and project personnel.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Advises and reports on achievement of programme results, proactively measuring substantive progress and the effective utilization of financial and human project resources using appropriate monitoring and measuring mechanisms and tools. Identifies bottlenecks, constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Creates and documents knowledge about current and emerging reproductive health issues, by analysing programmes, strategies, approaches and on-going experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.<\/p>\n Funds Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Prepares and manages programme budgets.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Monitors programme expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved programme budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Ensures the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Raises requisitions for relevant travels and procurement under the e-procurement module in Atlas.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Manages assets that have been procured by the UNFPA and supplied to the implementing partners; ensuring that they are put to proper use (Form C).<\/p>\n Resource Mobilisation<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office by analysing and monitoring national health sector funding, devising advocacy strategies that lead to increased funding, preparing relevant documentation (e.g. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles) and participating in donor meetings and public information events. Builds strong technical and programme multi-sectoral partnerships for advocacy for ICPD agenda through national institutions, networks, alliances and coalitions.<\/p>\n People Management & Leadership:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Proactively ensures that all activities remain aligned with the broader aims of the CO and Country Programme.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Exchanges relevant information and maintains an open line of communication with colleagues and his\/her supervisor to ensure that synergies across programming activities are obtained.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Actively participates in CO and programme unit team meetings.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Undertakes capacity building among project staff and counterpart government institutions on issues pertaining to reproductive health.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Directs the efforts of the Programme Assistant in line with the programme objectives.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Manages the performance and development goals of the Programme Assistant to ensure optimal performance; identifies and remedies performance gaps.<\/p>\n Administrative Management<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Submits progress reports and field visit reports in a timely manner and in line with required quality standards.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Ensures that programme progress and analysis reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner and in line with required quality standards.\u00b7 Develops TORs (and specifications) and other required documentation when submitting procurement requests and official requests for procurement.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Participates in the procurement committees when appropriate.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Provides evaluations of service providers to the CO, upon completion of said services.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Ensures that procured goods are distributed to implementing partners in a timely manner.<\/p>\n Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 When appropriate, undertakes other job-related duties assigned by the supervisor and\/or Representative.<\/p>\n Required Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n Functional competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Advocacy\/Advancing a policy oriented agenda<\/p>\n \u00b7 Results-based programme development and management<\/p>\n \u00b7 Innovation and marketing of new approaches<\/p>\n \u00b7 Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners\/Building strategic alliances and partners<\/p>\n \u00b7 Resource mobilization<\/p>\n \u00b7 Training and facilitation skills<\/p>\n \u00b7 Ability to conduct operational\/interventional research<\/p>\n Core Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Values: Integrity\/Commitment to mandate, knowledge sharing\/continuous learning, valuing diversity<\/p>\n \u00b7 Managing Relationships: Working in teams, communicating information and ideas, conflict and self-management<\/p>\n \u00b7 Working with people: Empowerment\/Developing people\/Performance management<\/p>\n \u00b7 Personal Leadership and Effectiveness: Strategic and analytical thinking, results orientation\/commitment to excellence, Appropriate and transparent decision making<\/p>\n UNFPA is looking for candidates who have:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7 Master\u2019s degree in public health, social development, medicine, or other related social science field.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Familiarity with issues of reproductive health and how this impacts on women and the young.<\/p>\n \u00b7 3 to 5 years professional experience preferably in programme\/project management in the public or private sector (at national level).<\/p>\n \u00b7 Experience in working with government institutions, NGOs and\/or donor institutions.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Fluency in oral and written English.<\/p>\n \u00b7 A second UN language is an asset.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Proficiency in current office software applications.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Proficiency in Atlas, PeopleSoft, and other computerized applications used by the UN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Under the overall supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Technical Specialist for MH\/FP, the 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