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AJIRA MPYA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI MPYA ZA KAZI 2019
Job Title: National Post: Programme Analyst, Family Planning (FP), Dodoma, United Republic of Tanzania, NO-B
Job ID 21790
Duty Station: Dodoma, Tanzania
Closing Date: 22 March 2019 (5 pm, Dodoma time)
Duration: One Year (*)
Post Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Programme Management
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In collaboration with Government counterparts, Regional office, UN
partners, NGOs contributes substantively to the formulation and design
of the UNFPA component within the United Nations Development Assistance
Plan (UNDAP) programme in line with Government priorities and according
to UNFPA programme policies and procedures.
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Ensures quality of programme/project design incorporating lessons
learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing
appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.
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Analyzes and reports on programme and project progress in terms of
achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and
introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and
resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action.
Monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is
in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery
levels.
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Expedites and coordinates project implementation establishing
collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government
counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient
delivery of project inputs and addressing training needs of project
personnel
Technical Support
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Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment
relevant to population and development, reproductive health and
identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention including
policy agenda. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies
analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and
development frameworks and prepares briefs and inputs for policy
dialogue, technical assistance coordination and development frameworks.
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Assists advocacy of policy agenda and resource mobilization efforts of
the Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project
summaries, policy briefs, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles
and participating in donor meetings and public information events.
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Provides technical assistance and advice on the strategic direction for
strengthening the delivery, access to and quality of family planning
services to government counterparts at central and district levels.
• Gives technical guidance in the development and implementation of FP and RH Commodity Security protocols, policies,
training modules, operational manuals and approaches for locally
appropriate family planning service delivery and for supportive
supervision of service providers based on best practice.
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Provide technical specifications and assist in the preparation of a
procurement plan for Family Planning commodities in the context of the
RMNH Programme and work closely with logisticians to ensure Reproductive
health commodity security at all levels including managing the shipment
tracker software for managing commodities
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Assess and advise, in close collaboration with the Reproductive Health
Commodity Security (RHCS) Steering Committee, on the supply chain
management to ensure regular and uninterrupted supply of contraceptive
commodities
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Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging
population development trends, RH and gender issues by analyzing
programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for
lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in
knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
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Prepares and communicates relevant information for evidence-based
advocacy. Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and
civil society to support advocacy efforts and takes opportunities for
advocating for UNFPA’s mandate.
• Provide assistance to implementation of community mobilization activities;
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Education:
• Master’s degree in Public health, Medicine and/or other related social science field.
Read Also: Knowledge and Experience:
• At least three years professional experience preferably in programme/project management in Sexual and Reproductive health including Family Planning policy advocacy related agenda in Tanzania.
• Knowledge of the SRHR country context and good understanding of the government systems.
• Familiarity with UN policies will be an added advantage.
Language:
Fluency in oral and written English
Required Competencies
CORE COMPETENCIES
■ Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles;
■ Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
■ Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
■ Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
■ Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
■ Ability to lead, develop and motivate a diverse team of specialists
■ Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda
■ Results-based programme development and management
■ Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
■ Innovation and marketing of new approaches
■ Resource mobilization (Programme)
■ Job knowledge
UNFPA Work Environment
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.
