LEADER IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Post Title: Programme Assistant
Level: SB2
Contract type: Service Contract
Duration: 9 Months
Duty station: UNFPA country office, Maseru
Organizational Context:
Under the supervision of the Representative through the National Programme Officer, the Programme Assistant supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations. He/ she is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
_ Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyzes basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations
_ In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel guides routine implementation of assigned projects, coordinating the delivery of project inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
_ Provides logistical support to projects by coordinating review meetings and other project related workshops and events. Trains and guides project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
_ Contributes to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office and drafting relevant materials for dissemination
_ Supports the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Country Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events. Establishes and maintains network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.
Required Competencies:
Core Competencies: Values and guiding principles, developing people, personal leadership and effectiveness and building and managing relationships.
Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda, Building strategic alliances and partnerships, Critical visibility for UNFPA/support UNFPA’s capacity to advocate, Conceptual innovation and marketing of new approaches
Job Requirements
Successful candidates preferably have a Diploma in Business Management or other related to social sciences field, and 5 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector. Language requirements are: fluency in English.
Candidates are expected to be proficient in current office software applications. Candidate is needed immediately or as soon as possible.
HOW TO APPLY:
Detailed job description and recruitment qualifications will be available onwww.ls.undp.org Applications that should include copies of curriculum vitae and academic certificates and contact details of three referees should be submittedto UNFPA Office in Maseru, UN House, 13 United Nations Road or alternatively posted to UNFPA P.O. Box 301 Maseru 100, Lesotho close of business, 10 April 2015.
Level: SB2
Contract type: Service Contract
Duration: 9 Months
Duty station: UNFPA country office, Maseru
Organizational Context:
Under the supervision of the Representative through the National Programme Officer, the Programme Assistant supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations. He/ she is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
_ Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyzes basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations
_ In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel guides routine implementation of assigned projects, coordinating the delivery of project inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
_ Provides logistical support to projects by coordinating review meetings and other project related workshops and events. Trains and guides project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
_ Contributes to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office and drafting relevant materials for dissemination
_ Supports the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Country Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events. Establishes and maintains network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.
Required Competencies:
Core Competencies: Values and guiding principles, developing people, personal leadership and effectiveness and building and managing relationships.
Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda, Building strategic alliances and partnerships, Critical visibility for UNFPA/support UNFPA’s capacity to advocate, Conceptual innovation and marketing of new approaches
Job Requirements
Successful candidates preferably have a Diploma in Business Management or other related to social sciences field, and 5 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector. Language requirements are: fluency in English.
Candidates are expected to be proficient in current office software applications. Candidate is needed immediately or as soon as possible.
HOW TO APPLY:
Detailed job description and recruitment qualifications will be available onwww.ls.undp.org Applications that should include copies of curriculum vitae and academic certificates and contact details of three referees should be submittedto UNFPA Office in Maseru, UN House, 13 United Nations Road or alternatively posted to UNFPA P.O. Box 301 Maseru 100, Lesotho close of business, 10 April 2015.
