State Programme Analyst

ABOUT UNFPA

The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) provides the organization with a responsive and resilient supply chain system across development and humanitarian settings. The SCMU delivers coordination and oversight of all UNFPA supply chain related activities to reach women and adolescents and expand equitable access to affordable, quality assured SRH products and services.

The Position:

The Programme Analyst, based in the UNFPA State Office, contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities across result areas within the respective State to accelerate achievement of the ICPD Programme of Action and Agenda 2030. You will work with the State Head of Office and technical specialists in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNFPA interventions in the State

Education & Work Experience

• Master's Degree - 2-year(s) experience

Other Criteria

• Advanced degree in international development, public policy, public health, population studies, or other related social science discipline.

You will be responsible for:

Programme Management and Coordination:

• In close coordination with Government and civil society counterparts, contribute to the design and implementation of UNFPA country programme, aligning with State Government priorities and UNFPA Transformative Results of: ending preventable maternal health, ending unmet need for family planning and ending gender-based violence including child marriage and gender-biased sex selection, by 2030.
• Provide strategic and programmatic support for the development, implementation, monitoring of work plans and reporting.
• Implement and comply with appropriate corporate programme and financial management and oversight mechanisms and systems. Initiate and/or participate in quality assurance activities.
• Analyze progress, identify bottlenecks and propose corrective solutions. 
• Establish networks and collaborative relationships with technical government counterparts, implementing partners, and other State-based UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.
• Draft mandatory quarterly and annual State-level programme and financial reports.

Policy Dialogue and Technical Support:

• Support State Head of Office in analysis and preparation of materials for policy dialogue to advance the ICPD Programme of Action and UNFPA’s transformative results.
• Coordinate and participate in State level UN-wide and development partner discussions on SDGs and nurture smooth cooperation with other UN agencies in the State. 
• Ensure compliance of programme implementation with UNFPA corporate technical and programme policies and guidelines. Assess implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution and ensure their integration as relevant.
• Assist in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, 

 Advocacy and Resource Mobilization

• Contribute technical inputs for communications materials on UNFPA’s transformative results and the ICPD Programme of Action.
• Working with the Delhi-based Communications Team, contribute to communication materials to raise visibility of UNFPA work in the State and Country. 
• Contribute to state office resource mobilization efforts, assisting in concept note and proposal writing, and donor presentations.
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements in project implementation and reporting.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership. 

 Qualifications and Experience 

 Education:  

• Advanced degree in international development, public policy, public health, population studies, or other related social science discipline.

 Knowledge and Experience: 

• Two years of professional experience in the field of development management.
• Practical experience in programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including budget management;
• Good understanding of and mainstreaming human rights and gender equality dimensions in programme design and implementation;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; good emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within culturally diverse teams. 
• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems, a must.

 Languages:

• Fluency in English is mandatory. Working knowledge of one of the Indian Official languages is desirable. Knowledge of other UN language(s) is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits 

• This position is pegged at NOB-Step 1, offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary of INR 35,31,435 per annum with health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

For more information, please check the link: State Programme Analyst

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