Job title: Program Coordinator
Level: NO-D
Position Number: 001514166
Location: Libya, Tripoli
Full/Part time: Full-Time
Fixed term/Temporary: Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Duration: One year (renewable)
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The Position:
The Program Coordinator in Coordination with the Representative, designs, develops, and manages an innovative and responsive country programme. You will lead the programme team, inspiring it to translate the regional and country goals into tangible solutions and results.
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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
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:
You will contribute to the management of UNFPA programme activities in the areas of population and development, youth, reproductive health and gender. Working to advance the ICPD policy agenda in a politically sensitive environment, you will respond to changing priorities of Governments. Promoting partnership and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral agencies and civil society will be key to your role. You will coordinate technical advisers and contribute to UN systems coordination through participation in policy dialogue and provision of inputs into joint common system initiatives.
Reporting to the UNFPA Representative, you will act on His/her behalf as required.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
You would be responsible for:
A. Programme Leadership – Ensures quality development and delivery of integrated technical and programmatic support that meets country needs and achieve the ICPD
· Assess and address implications of national trends on UNFPA work in the country;
· Consult with Government, civil society and other relevant stakeholders on national priorities;
· Recommend areas of assistance on the basis of continuous review and analysis of demographic and socio-economic data and national population policies in the context of the formulation, implementation and monitoring of UNFPA supported Country Programme;
· Provide inputs to the RO based on country specificities for the development of the global/regional strategic plan;
· Assess additional resource requirements for the Country Programme;
· Ensure continuous feedback to the ASRO on programme, technical and operational policy, regulations, procedures etc. as well as lessons learned and import new modalities or directions in thinking into the country office;
· Develop and manage the Country Programme in line with the strategic plan, liaising with the ASRO technical and programme teams;
· Implement UNFPA guidelines, policies, standards, tools and systems at the CO level;
· Oversee and direct technical assistance to partners and stakeholders in the country;
· Catalyze the expansion of the range of UNFPA deliverables and originate new project portfolios in UNFPA’s mandate area; develop new programme options and project models in substantive areas taking into consideration the humanitarian and political/security contexts;
· Devolve authority for portfolio management to project and national staff facilitating capacity building and guide programme implementation with solid, substantive oversight and effective programme representation;
· Establish quality standards for project development and delivery, in consultation with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor assigned to support the RO;
· Prepare/supervise programme and financial progress reports and feedback to donors;
· Take the lead in promoting knowledge sharing with the country operations, with partners and with the Regional and/or Sub-Regional offices; and
B. National Capacity Development:
· Implement strategy for capacity building at the country level, within the context of the global strategy;
· Create an enabling environment for the implementation of the ICPD agenda;
· Provide technical, material, financial and political support to strengthen national capacity on thematic programmes; and
· Create/improve national capacities to monitor, evaluate and learn from capacity development initiatives.
C. Partnerships and Advocacy – Enhances the capacity of the country office to build reliable and sustainable partnerships and advocate effectively:
· Advocate for ICPD agenda with national institutions and other UN agencies represented at the national level;
· Promote South-South cooperation for the achievement of ICPD goals;
· Pursue innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships;
· Maintain a continuous flow of information with government and donors;
· Advocate for organizational goals in population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender with national counterparts and within the United Nations system as part of coordinated development activities demonstrating empathy with national perspectives and the capacity to align organizational goals with national priorities;
· Participate in the country assessments and the UN Sustainable Development Assistance Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and Humanitarian Response Plans development exercises in the country.
D. Resources Management – Ensures the efficient and effective delivery of day-to-day management support to country operations:
• Support the UNFPA Representative in overall accountability for the management and work of the Country Office;
· Participate in the formulation of the annual work plans and monitor their day-to-day implementation through consultations, correspondence and field visits;
• Propose and secure annual allocations for the country programme, and ensure the efficient and effective use of such resources in compliance with UNFPA financial rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy for the country, and mobilize, in coordination with the RO, additional financial resources for the country;
· Support the Representative in the management of human and financial resources, with particular attention to ensuring systems of accountability as per UNFPA policies, rule and procedures;
• Supervise, whenever relevant, international and national programme staff, providing them with managerial direction and motivation;
• Participate directly in achieving staff accountability, learning and career management within the office;
• Develop and guide an integrated and systems approach to the work of the Country Office;
• Communicate standards of performance, and assign responsibilities for achieving results according to the Country Office OMP and the PAD system;
· Establish and maintain a harmonious working environment; seek to strengthen team-building by encouraging active participation and interaction at all levels; foster staff motivation, development and empowerment; and lead by example; Coordinate the provision of administrative services with service providers;
· Develop and manage UNFPA’s internship and young professional programme.
• Advise on and support the establishment of a CO security strategy and plan in line with UN procedures and requirements; and
• Ensure an ethics-based approach to management of all human and financial resources.
Qualifications and Experience
Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
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At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of development and population activities, including programme designing, appraisal and management.
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Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organisational programme objectives to national priorities/capacities.
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Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills to foster engaged partnerships at a high level of representation and to maintain political partnerships.
Fluency in English and Arabic; knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.
• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Advocacy / Advancing a policy-orientated agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact
• Providing strategic focus,
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
• Making decisions and exercising judgment
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
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