Programme Associate, SRH

The Position:

The Program Associate will play a key role in supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of UNFPA's Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) programme in the Philippines / Manila. Working closely with the UNFPA team and relevant partners, the associate will contribute to the advancement of UNFPA's objectives related to youth empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, and gender equality.

The Associate will report to the Maternal Health / Family Planning Analyst.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan , reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In the Philippines, UNFPA has started developing its new five-year 9th Country Programme The 9 th CP is tightly aligned with the mid- and long-term development goals of the Philippines and Ambisyon Natin 2040, as well as the global Agenda 2030 including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Associate plays a crucial role in implementing established systems and procedures, contributing to the generation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing, and analyzing relevant information, the Associate supports the facilitation of program and project implementation. This involves utilizing and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems while ensuring adherence to established procedures.

The role requires maintaining collaborative relationships with all program and project staff at the Country Office (CO). The Programme Associate is essential to fostering effective communication and coordination within the CO, contributing to the achievement of UNFPA's strategic objectives.

You would be responsible for:

• Participating in the formulation of the country programme and component projects, by assisting in the gathering of the information relevant to the UNFPA's role in the Philippines, drafting project documents and work plans and preparing tables and statistical data.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of SRH programs and initiatives in alignment with UNFPA's strategic goals
• Collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to facilitate the integration of SRH principles and priorities into program design and implementation.
• Supporting the coordination of advocacy campaigns and community outreach activities to promote awareness of SRH-related issues.
• Contributing to the collection and analysis of data related to SRH demographics, behaviors, and needs to inform program decision-making.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other communication materials related to SRH programs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizing and participating in workshops, training sessions, and events aimed at building the capacity on SRH of relevant organizations.
• Providing operational, administrative, and coordination support to ensure effective collaboration with Implementing Partners (IPs) and facilitating the timely, compliant, and efficient delivery of UNFPA-supported programmes through preliminary reviews, quality assurance and record-keeping of annual work plans, work plan progress reports, and other related programme files;
• Raising requisitions in Quantum for payments related to the project implementers, among other activities related to IP management.
• Carrying out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Completed Secondary Level Education required; first level university degree in international studies and/or other related social science disciplines desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in programme/ project management.

• Relevant experience in administration, finance and project management

• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

• Experience with UNFPA systems and inter-UN coordination is desired

Languages:

Fluency in English and Filipino is required.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Functional Competencies:

• Managing the organization's financial resources
• Providing procurement services
  Ensuring facilities and assets management

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Appointment, Compensation and Benefits:

The initial fixed-term appointment of a staff member shall be for a period of one year. A fixed-term appointment may be renewed, subject to satisfactory service. A fixed-term appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion, irrespective of the length of service.

UNFPA offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline

Persons applying to positions in the Professional and higher categories who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.