United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Recruits Programme Associate (RHCS) - Abuja

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development is recruiting personnel for the following position in its Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Title: Programme Associate (RHCS) - ICS 07

Vacancy Number: VN 007-2012
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Location: Abuja
Type of Contract: One Year Only


Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Resident Representative and the direct supervision of the National Programme Analyst (RHCS), he/she will undertake the following duties: Under the overall supervision of the Resident Representative and direct supervision of the National Programme Analyst (RHCS), the Program Associate RHCS substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas reproductive health commodities security, as follows:

• He/she analyzes 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 will support the National Programme Analyst, RHCS in facilitating the delivery of UNFPA programs by monitoring results achieved in the implementation.
• He/she will support the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.
• He/she will facilitate 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.
• Provide technical support to ensure the institutionalization of a sustainable national RH commodity supply and logistic management system.
• Provide support for the institutionalization of a competitive and transparent contraceptive procurement system and plan.
• Provide support for tracking of contraceptives and other RH Commodities procurement and delivery to Implementing Partners (IPs).
• Participate in review meetings and evaluation missions and prepare regular inputs to status and progress reports.
• Provide logistical and technical support to the programme implementation by reviewing quarterly project workplans and proposing corrective actions, as necessary and summarize all reports from the decentralized offices.
• Facilitate programme financial management by reviewing and participating in the processing of government requests for advances and direct payments.
• Support the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Field Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background materials for use in discussions and public events relating to RHCS.
• Establish and maintain network of donor and public information contacts and provide assistance in organizing public information events on RHCS.
• Prepare all substantive meetings between the National Programme Analyst, RHCS and donors/development partners regarding RHCS (Summarize projects, take notes and follow up on recommendations).
• In collaboration with organize programme meetings and make reports and follow up actions taken on recommendations to the Maternal Health Advisor and National Programme Analyst, RHCS.
• In consultation with the Maternal Health Advisor and NPO RHCS follow up on FACE and
• ensure that FACE Forms are received timely from the decentralised offices.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative, Maternal Health Advisor and National Programme Analyst, RHCS.

Functional Competencies

• Results-based programmes development and management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners
• Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
• Resource mobilization:

Corporate Competencies

• Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning
• Integrity/Commitment to mandate
• Valuing diversity
• Working in teams
• Communicating information and ideas
• Conflict and self management
• Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
• Analytical and strategic thinking:
• Results orientation/Commitment to excellence:
• Appropriate and transparent decision making:

Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate should;

• Be a Nigerian national (Male or Female).
• Possess University degree in health or social sciences.
• Possess a minimum of 7 years of related work experience preferably in a national or international organization
• Have an excellent organizational and time management skills
• Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected
• work assignments as and when necessary
• Possess good writing and communication skills.
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office applications

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2012

Method of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and UN Personal History Form (download here) attached as one file in MS WORD . Applications should be addressed to:
The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mail addresses:
[email protected]; clearly marked “Programme Associate, RHCS - ICS 07”

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.