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UNFPA, National Programme Officer, Population and Development Strategy (Re-Advertisement), Deadline October 14, 2009.

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Post Title: National Programme Officer, Population and Development Strategy

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment

Level: ISC-9 (NOB)

Organizational Unit: UNFPA

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Duration: 1 year extendable

Closing Date: 14th October 2009


Under the supervision of the Representative, the National Programme Officer (NPO) substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and gender development. He/she analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to the project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks.

· In collaboration with UNFPA Representative and Government and other relevant counterparts, contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the Population and Development (PD) as well as Gender sub-programmes in line with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures.

· Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to PD, Reproductive Health and Gender and identifies opportunities for UNFPA intervention. 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

· Expedites and coordinates project implementation, establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, Government and civil society counterparts and other UN agencies on all matters related to Population and Development strategies, Gender issues in particular Gender-Based Violence and advocacy. This includes managing programme operations, such as personnel, administrative and financial aspects of sub-programme projects and addressing training needs of project personnel.

· The NPO facilitates and coordinates the work of consultants, advisors and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in the government, such as Ministry of Finance, the National Statistics Directorate, the Secretariat of State for the Promotion of Equality, NGOs and other UN Agencies to address emerging issues.

· Monitors PDS and Gender projects activities by reviewing variety of records, including work-plans, progress reports, project inputs, budget and financial expenditures, including grants to different NGOs, in line with UNFPA programme and financial procedures and manual; briefs the UNFPA Representative and respective Programme Managers on the progress, emerging issues, constraints and possible solutions. Ensures proper filling and recording of all administrative processing of the government and NGOs requests for UNFPA assistance.

· Represents UNFPA in the respective thematic working groups related to the implementation of the UNDAF, the MDG Fund for Gender and international compact along with representatives from other sister agencies and UNMIT.

· Prepares regular project and financial reports for the UNFPA Representative and assist the UNFPA Representative in other delegated tasks as per the needs of the Country Office

Duties and Responsibilitiesmso3:

Qualifications and Experience

· Master’s degree in social science or relevant field of study.

· Fluency in oral and written English and good in all national and official languages is a plus

· More than 4 years professional experience, preferably in programme /project management in the public or private sector.

· Relevant experience in Gender and /or Demography and Statistics will an asset.

· Knowledge of UN Procedures will be an advantage

· Computer skills Proficiency in current office software applications

Core Competencies:

  • Value/guiding principle,
  • Integrity/ Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing Diversity/Commitment to Mandate
  • Developing People/ Performance Management/Fostering Innovation and empowerment
  • Working in a team/Communication/Self Management /Emotional Intelligence/Conflict Management
  • Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
  • Analytical and strategy thinking/Knowledge sharing/Result orientation/ Commitment to Excellence

Functional Competencies:

  • Result-based programme development and management
  • Innovation and marketing of new approaches
  • Leveraging the resources of National Government and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners
  • Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda

· Resource mobilization

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Recent Curriculum Vitae and P11 form in a sealed envelope marking “Confidential” and mentioned the post being applied at the top of the envelope, by 14th October 2009, at the latest, to the following address:

UNFPA Representative,

UN House,

Caicoli Street,

Dili.

Timor-Leste or email to: jsoares@unfpa.org

NOTE : P11 form you can take the hard copy from the security at the back gate of Obrigado barracks compound

opposite to the Previous Palacio da Cinzas or you can get the soft copy by sending email to the above

email address.

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