National Professional Programme Personnel, RH at United Nations Population Fund - Nigeria

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Job Title: National Professional Programme Personnel (NPPP, RH)

Vacancy Number: VN 2013/004

Location: Sokoto and Kebbi States

Organisation: United Nations Population Fund – UNFPA Nigeria

UNFPA is the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development.

Post Level: ICS-09/NOB

Number of Post One (1) Post

Duration of Contract: One Year (Renewable but subject to satisfactory performance)

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the UNFPA Representative and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator in Kaduna Decentralized Office, the NPPP (Reproductive Health) will provide substantive inputs to project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and develop frameworks in Sokoto and Kebbi States under the Decentralized Office

(DO). S/he will guide and facilitate the delivery of UNFPA's programmes and ensures the appropriate application of the tools, available guidelines and procedures for Reproductive Health and Rights. S/he will undertake the following duties:

• In collaboration with State Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contribute substantively to integrate reproductive health and rights dimensions in UNFPA programming, monitoring and evaluation and ensure that reproductive health and rights issues are taken into account in addressing population issues.

• Provide technical assistance in the States under their DO within the framework of agreed work plans for successful implementation of the reproductive health and rights component of the Country Programme.

• Help to create and document knowledge about current and emerging reproductive health and rights issues, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with the DO team for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.

• Assist in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the DO by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, donor profiles and participating in donor meetings and public information events.

• Create and deliver effective evidence-based advocacy messages to promote UNFPA's programme goals taking into account cultural, political and social sensitivities.

• Mobilize government counterpart obligations and explore opportunities for additional resources in support of reproductive health and rights initiatives in the States under the DO.

• Promote UNFPA visibility in the States under the DO.

• Analyze and interpret the cultural, political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender; and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. • Keep abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks.

• Monitor the reproductive health and rights content of the UNFPA Country Programme, ensuring that it is in line with the National Strategic Framework and all policies and plans for the effective and efficient provision of reproductive health services.

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (including Governments, NGOs and CBOs) in the design of materials pertaining to maternal health, reproductive health commodity security, adolescent intercourseual reproductive health, data management, and IEC/BCC advocacy in support of the implementation of reproductive health programme.

• Undertake advocacy activities with policy makers at all levels to ensure sustained support for utilization of reproductive health services.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by UNFPA Representative and/or the DO Programme Coordinator.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies:

• Integrity/Commitment to our mandate/Valuing Diversity

• Performance Management; • Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; • Working in Teams; • Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence; • Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence; • Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Innovation in the provision of technical expertise

• Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships

• Job knowledge/Technical expertise

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal Candidate should: • Be a Nigerian National (Male or Female)

• Possess an MBBS and a Master's degree in Public Health and/or other related Social Science field would be desirable

• Possess professional experience of a minimum of 3 years post-graduate working experience in programme/project management in the public or private sector linked to reproductive health and rights issues

• Be experienced in working with government institutions and donor organizations.

• Be familiar with issues on population, reproductive health, gender and youth

• Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English

• Have ability to work under pressure

• Have excellent communication and human relation skills

• Have proficiency in current office software applications is mandatory

METHOD OF APPLICATION

All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and completed UN Personal History Form (P 11), which can be download from our intra site attached as one file in MS WORD format only. Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mail addresses: vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.org latest by 29 March, 2013 and clearly marked – NPPP, RH – Sokoto/Kebbi – NOB.

Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest. Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.

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Download the UN Personal History Form (P 11) here: http://s.jobnavy.com/GSGNu

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