UNFPA NEW JOB VACANCIES FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS

JOB DESCRIPTION – NPA, ADVOCACY/BCC

POSITION INFORMATION – NATIONAL PROGRAMME ANALYST,

ADV/BCC

JOB CODE TITLE: NPA (ADV/BCC)

POSITION NUMBER:

DEPARTMENT: REPS OFFICE

REPORTS TO: REPRESENTATIVE

DIRECT REPORTS: MEDIA ASSOCIATE

POSITION STATUS: (PROGRAMME)

CURRENT GRADE: NOB

APPROVED GRADE: NOB- FTA

POSITION CLASSIFIED BY: OFFICE TYPOLOGY

CLASSIFICATION APPROVED BY: AD/DHR

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Under the general supervision of the Resident Representative and/or Deputy Representative the National Programme Analyst, ADV/BCC will contribute to effective Advocacy and Behavioural Change Communication in support of UNFPA Country Programme. As an analyst, s/he assesses relevant political social and cultural trends and provides substantive input into programme formulation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and joint programming initiatives.S/he facilitates, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in Government, multilateral, bilateral and donor agencies as well as CSOs to address emerging issues.S/he is expected to influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA mandate. The Analyst is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the office.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS:

Focusing on individual contribution, engagement, communities of interest and impact of action) :
Contribute substantively to the formulation and design of country programme activities in line with government priorities and in accordance to UNFPA ,policies and procedures, incorporating lessons learnt and best practices;Create and document knowledge about current and emerging population and development trends, RH and gender issues, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experiences for lessons learned, best practices and replicable strategies and approaches and actively share and apply this knowledge.Analyze and interpret the political, cultural, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.Keeps abreast of policy development and strategies, analyzing policy papers, strategy documents and national plans as well as prepare briefs and papers for behavioral change communication, policy dialogue and evidence based advocacy to advance UNFPA’s policy agenda by participating in public information events.Assist behavioral change communication, advocacy and resource mobilization effort of the CO by preparing relevant documentation – project summaries, conference papers, speeches and donor profiles.Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Representative

RESULT IMPACT:

Enhanced result oriented BCC and Advocacy programming.Improved capacity of programme managers to use BCC and Advocacy approaches for resultsBetter use of culturally sensitive data to inform BCC and Advocacy interventionsImproved periodic review of programme performance and identification of lessonsImproved assessment of capacity of implementing partners to carry out BCC and Advocacy related activities.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

ADVOCACY/ADVANCING A POLICY ORIENTED AGENDARESULTS-BASED PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT:

Innovation and marketing of new approachesLeveraging the resources of state government and partners/Building strategic alliances and partnersResource Mobilization

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES:

Integrity/Commitment to UNFPA mandate,

Knowledge sharing and continuous learning,

Valuing diversityManaging relationships,

working in teams, communicating information and ideas;

Conflict and self managementWorking with people:

Empowerment/Developing people/Performance Management,

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness:

Analytical and strategic thinking,

Results orientation/Commitment to excellence,

Appropriate and transparent decision making.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION;

Successful candidates must have a masters degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or related field

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EXPERIENCE:

We expect professional experience of a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the public or private sector.

LANGUAGE AND OTHER REQUIREMENT:

Language: Fluency in oral and written English.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficiency in current office software applications.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Finance/Admin & IT Associates, and Programme Assistants:

All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD format only. Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mail addresses as detailed below, latest by 21st September, 2010.
NPA Advocacy/BCC –:

vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.org
The subject line for applications should please clearly state the POSITION and LOCATION for which the application is being made.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.UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.UNFPA – Because everyone counts
KINDLY NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICATIONS SENT BY E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.