Programme Analyst, Capacity Development (MHPSS), Manila, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Industry Category	Services	Position	Social Services
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	Metro Manila (NCR) Mandaluyong	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	Open to all levels	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-09-29	Valid Until	Valid for a long time

Organization: UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund

Country: Philippines

Field location: Mandaluyong City

Office: UNFPA in Mandaluyong City

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Job Identification : 5160

Locations : Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Posting Date : 09/25/2022, 11:24 PM

Apply Before : 10/02/2022, 09:30 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Grade : NOA

Vacancy Type : Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational : Non-Rotational

Contract Duration : 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Education and Work Experience : Master's Degree

Other Criteria

Prior professional experience in the field of development and population activities, programme/ project management is desirable

Required Languages : Fluency in Filipino and English

Vacancy Timeline : 4 Weeks

Job Category : Humanitarian & Emergency Response

Job Description

NATIonAL POST: Programme Analyst, Capacity Development (MHPSS) , FTA NOA

The Position:

The Programme Analyst will ensure the effective management and coordination of UNFPA projects and activities in the area of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in the field. The areas of work are project formulation, implementation, and evaluation. You will aim at strengthening and reinforcing UNFPA’s role in SRH and Gender through the provision of high-quality MHPSS to government and non-government on the Humanitarian and COVID-19 Pandemic Response.

You will report to the UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative/ Assistant Representative or Programme Specialist.

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 (2022-2025), 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 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:

Working within the Country Office (CO) environment, you will support the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender. Through analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, you will contribute to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks.

You will assist in monitoring results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required.

You would be responsible for:

Support the Programme Specialist in providing technical leadership in capacity developmentSupport coordination efforts in the field with various stakeholders in developing evidence-based, innovative, and replicable policy and programmatic solutions to pressing cross-sectionalism of MHPSS in Gender and SRHR issues.With direct guidance of the Programme Specialist facilitate the building of partnerships with regional and local government units, non-government organizations, civil society, communities, inter-faith groups, co UN agencies, development partners, and the private sector in promoting full implementation of the RPRH Law, Mental Health Act in the field.Contribute to identifying and coordinating potential resource mobilization initiatives and opportunities to further widen and diversify UNFPA’s investments in MHPSS in the fieldContribute to identifying communication entry points and initiatives to strengthen UNFPA’s organizational brand in galvanizing support and engagement with beneficiaries, government, and non-government partners, donors with UNFPA Staff on MHPSS in the field.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

Prior professional experience in the field of development and population activities, with experience in programme/ project management is desirablePractical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projectsExperience using office software packages and web-based management systems

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Filipino is desirable. Working knowledge of other official UN language is desirable.

Required Competencies:

Values:

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

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agendaLeveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnershipsDelivering results-based programmesInternal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

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

Disclaimer

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline *************** Qualified female candidates, and individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

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