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Job Title                                 FIXED TERM (FAST TRACK)_ NATIONAL POST: Programme Analyst, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Taunggyi, Shan State, UNFPA Myanmar Country Office, NOB

Job ID                                    37728

Location                                 Asia and Pacific

Full/Part Time                       Full-Time

Regular/Temporary               Regular

 

Background Information

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF MYANMAR.

 

Duty Station: Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar

Closing Date: 14 June 2021 (5 pm, Yangon Time)

Duation: One Year (renewable) [i]

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[i] No expectancy of renewal in according with UN Staff Regulation 4.5.

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Organizational Setting

 

The Position:

 

The SRHR Programme Analyst is located in the sub-office Taunggyi and reports to the Programme Coordinator/Head of Field Office.

 

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:

 

UNFPA’s Fourth Country Programme Document (2018-2022) for Myanmar was approved by the Executive Board in September 2017. The Programme focuses on three key areas of intervention 1) sexual and reproductive health) 2) gender equality and women’s empowerment and 3) population dynamics. The proposed Country Programme is aligned with new UNFPA’s Strategic Plan (2018-2021) and the first United Nations Development Assistance Framework (2018-2021). Youth and adolescents as well as gender equality and related human rights, are mainstreamed throughout the programme. UNFPA has partnerships with the UN agencies, INGOs and local NGOs, foundations and research institutions. UNFPA has a presence in a number of priority states/regions, integrating development, peacebuilding and humanitarian spectrums.

UNFPA has also launched the second phase of the “Women and Girls First” Programme (2019-2022), which is a large multi-year, multi-donor initiative, that provides knowledge and technical leadership in partnership with civil society organizations and a wide range of stakeholders to advance: gender equality, improving sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, responding to and preventing gender based violence (GBV) and integrating of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). The Programme is currently being implemented in Rakhine, Kachin, northern Shan, Kayah, Kayin and Mon States and will be further expanded to southern Shan State in 2021.

Emergency preparedness and humanitarian assistance are integrated in UNFPA’s work in Myanmar and are an important aspect in its proposed fourth country programme (2018-2022). UNFPA, in line with its global strategy, contributes to strengthening national capacity to provide sexual and reproductive health services, gender based violence prevention and response and the use of population and rights-based data in humanitarian settings.

The SRHR Programme Analysts provide technical, operational and coordination support to UNFPA’s Sexual and Reproductive and Health and Rights programme in southern Shan State. The Programme Analysts will work in close collaboration with humanitarian and development agencies (UN, NGOs and INGOs) and ethnic health organisations and civil society organizations to provide SRHR coordination and technical support at the state and township level.

The SRHR Programme Analysts also substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of sexual reproductive health and rights in respective duty station. S/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analysts guide and facilitate the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation. S/he ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.

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Main Tasks & Responsibilities

 

You would be responsible for:

 

A. Partnerships and Coordination

  • Represent UNFPA in development and humanitarian coordination mechanisms in southern Shan State;
  • Develop/strengthen SRHR humanitarian/recovery coordination mechanism in place; Liaise with SRHR staff, and health advisers in other agencies and organizations (including national and international NGOs and women’s groups);
  • Implement agreed-upon SRHR standard operating procedures and related policies and practices;
  • Work closely with the implementing partners according to the project document and work plan.

 

B.Technical support and Programming

  •  Plan, coordinate and manage UNFPA‐supported activities such as provision of health messages including maternal and newborn health, STI/HIV/AIDS, gender issues including GBV and trafficking of women, ASRH and other health‐related topics which are particularly beneficial to youth and women in the community and in‐line with cultural and traditional beliefs of the respective communities.
  •  Maintain a good knowledge of other SRHR, including HIV/AIDS and ASRHR projects funded by various agencies in assigned areas and coordinate UNFPA‐supported activities with those of other stakeholders (UN agencies, INGOs and NGOs);
  •  Use and apply systematically standard guidelines and protocols such as IASC guidelines, SRH/GBV in humanitarian settings related instruments during assessment, planning and implementation of SRHR programming. Disseminate and orient UNFPA and humanitarian partners to use, adapt and apply in their respective programming.
  •  Consolidate existing assessments on the SRHR situation in that setting and/or engage the displaced, returnee and host populations in conducting relevant participatory analyses, rapid needs assessments, etc. of SRHR. Use this information to develop/update SRH action plans in collaboration with various sectors/clusters.
  • Identify any gaps or constraints in improving SRH status in assigned areas including for RHCS & LMIS with appropriate recommendations to UNFPA and implementing partners;
  • Provide technical assistance and participate in organizing and conducting trainings on SRHR, GBV and mental health and psychosocial support;
  • Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address SRHR, GBV, ASRHR and broader health issues at the state and township level. Support health and protection partners to integrate SRHR and MHPSS issues into their service provision.

 

C. Monitoring and Evaluation

  •  Monitor implementation of Implementing Partners work plans, identify opportunities to strengthen programme interventions, analyzes factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations provide regular feedback to the SRHR Specialist, Humanitarian Response Specialist and Women and Girls First Programme Specialist.
  •  Ensure that UNFPA‐supported activities in assigned areas are properly implemented in a timely manner; Ensure the linkage of UNFPA‐ supported project activities with expected outputs of UNFPA’s Programme of Assistance in Myanmar;
  •  In collaboration with the SRH working groups, review SRH information reporting forms and other relevant forms as needed for the setting. Train partner organizations and other sectors in use of SRH reporting and monitoring forms with particular emphasis to the implementation of Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP).
  •  Collect, compile, and analyze SRHR periodic reports with an emphasis on identifying trends and patterns. Develop monthly reports that capture relevant information and that support the analysis and evaluation of program progress and outcomes.
  • Collect and compile programme activity information, evaluating progress toward achievement of program outcomes.
  • Regularly and closely follow up with partners in the field and liaise with their Yangon counterparts in all aspects of planning, programming, implementation and review.

D. Administrative, financial and miscellaneous:

  • Periodic keeping track on project implementation and expenditure including disbursements, vouchers and liquidations of the assigned activities to ensure effective internal controls procedures and policy are in place;
  • Ensure organizational equipment and assets are maintained and used in accordance with
  • UNFPA policies and business practice
  • Prepare periodic progress and annual reports (including financial reports and reports on distribution and use of assets, equipment and supplies) using UNFPA’s Result Based
  • Management approach, substantive analysis of related issues and way forward;
  •  Analyse, synthesize and disseminate information and data, develop and maintain information systems including project files, reports, publications, briefings, meeting minutes , note‐to‐files as required;
  • Assist in writing program concept notes and proposals.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other UN agencies to maximize the outcomes and impact of the UNFPA programme of assistance;
  • Perform other related duties that may be assigned by UNFPA

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Qualifications and Experience

 

Education:

  • Advanced university degree in medical science, public health, humanitarian studies, or other social science and development related field is required.

 

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Minimum two years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience is required
  • Strong commitment to the mandate of the UN and UNFPA in Myanmar
  • Field experience addressing/integrating gender, and/or sexual and reproductive health issues in emergency and post conflict contexts
  • Knowledge of reproductive health, HIV and protection issues in humanitarian and postconflict recovery settings
  • Excellent computer literacy (windows environment, MS office applications including Word, Excel and Power-point and Internet skills)

Languages:

  • Fluency in oral and written English and Myanmar is essential with ability to write clearly and concisely and to compose correspondence and documents in both languages.

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Required Competencies Values:

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

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

Functional Competencies:

  • Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
  • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances andpartnerships
  • Delivering results-oriented programmes
  • Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

Managerial Competencies (optional)

  • Providing strategic focus, Engaging staff and partners, Leading, developing and empowering people/creating a culture of performance, Making decisions and exercise judgment

Required Skillset:

  • Advocacy/advancing a policy oriented agenda
  • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
  • Delivering results based programmes
  • Internal and external communication and resource mobilization

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.

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