Programme Associate, GS-7, East Jerusalem

About the role

The Programme Associate supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA's country programme in East Jerusalem, covering population and development, reproductive health and gender. The postholder manages data inputs, provides logistical support, monitors project implementation and follows up on recommendations, reporting to the Assistant Representative or Programme Specialist / Programme Analyst.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in formulating the country programme and component projects: compile and analyse information on UNFPA's role in the country, draft project documents and work plans, and prepare tables and statistical data.
• Support evaluation of projects and programmes, set ways to measure achievement, recommend corrective action, conduct field visits and take part in review meetings and evaluation missions.
• Guide routine implementation of assigned projects with national counterparts and project personnel, coordinate delivery of project inputs and ensure national counterparts take part in training and study tours.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, workshops and events, and train project personnel on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
• Support advocacy and resource mobilisation by maintaining a network of donor and public information contacts, and help organise donor meetings and public information events.
• Help implement knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in population, health, gender, social sciences, project management or a related field.
• Seven years of relevant experience in programme or project management.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Experience working with government and NGOs is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
• Competencies in advocacy, building strategic partnerships, results-based programming, internal and external communication, analytical thinking and teamwork.