Programme Associate (Population and Development portfolio)

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Overview

Support the Country Office on population and development initiatives and data management.

You have:

• Minimum three years of relevant experience in population and data programme management, research, survey management, climate change, administration, finance or office management.
• Proficiency in current office software applications, web-based management and ERP financial systems.
• Technical knowledge and detailed understanding of data collection and analysis as well as financial and administrative work, secretarial best practices and procedures within a multicultural corporate environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and hands-on working experience with data analysis software.
• Affinity with or interest in gender equality and women’s rights work, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Sound self-security awareness is required.

Contract

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UNFPA Sudan Country Office (CO) seeks a Programme Associate who will, under the overall guidance of the Representative and Deputy Representative and direct supervision of the Population and Development Programme Specialist, actively support and play a key role in the work of the Country Office on population and development and data portfolio. His/her role will focus on supporting the implementation of the country office work plans with the National Population Council and the Central Bureau of Statistics to timely generate data and evidence and incorporate demographic dynamics into sectoral and local development planning. He/she will assist the Country Office with partnership and coordination with PD strategic partners on emerging population related issues in the country. Located in the UNFPA Country Office in Port Sudan/Khartoum, the candidate will contribute to the strengthening of population data systems and evidence-based policy advice in population change and development. S/he will support the country's needs for population and development data, addressing needs across the development-humanitarian continuum, including tracking progress on the sustainable development goals (SDGs), Leaving No-One Behind, the ICPD-related indicators, demographic analysis and tracking of new developments in mega trends (e.g. migration, climate change, etc) and their implications for UNFPA’s transformative results.

o Assist with compiling background documentation of programme summaries, briefing notes, talking points, concept documents on the Population and Development portfolio. o Prepare/contribute to data analysis, including statistical tables and annexes for UNFPA Sudan CO’s flagship reports and background papers relating to population and development and its interconnectedness with SRH, maternal health and GBV programmes. o Contribute to the review of the political, social and economic environment relevant to Population and Development and prepare analytical information and evidence for the senior management and the programme team to support the CO in advocacy and resource mobilization. o Assist the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), National Population Council (NPC) and relevant line ministries and departments in demographic analysis and data collection for evidence-based planning. o Support planning and implementation of PD programme activities in close collaboration with Implementing Partners. o Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project performance, prepare reports, presentations, and programme documentation. o Assist with financial and operational tracking of programme activities and ensure compliance with organizational procedures and standards. o Contribute to the development of the country programme and projects by compiling and analysing information relevant to population and development. o Support the development, finalization, and revision of P&D-related annual work plans and draft project documents. o Contribute to identifying research gaps to be initiated under the P&D projects and carrying out literature reviews as guided. o Review and process in collaboration with the Finance Unit, advance requests by IPs and ensure all expenditures are in line with UNFPA polices and procedure and the agreed annual work plan (AWP). o Reviews Implementing Partners’ (IPs) financial supporting documents and ensuring all expenditures are fairly presented and proceed with the liquidation process. o Follow up the payments process with the UNFPA Finance Unit to ensure that cheques are ready and received by IPs in a timely manner. o Track project expenditures and monitor the expenditures using all available analytic tools (e.g., Quantum+, SIS, etc…….) o Ensures proper management of the programme and office filing and archiving systems, applying UNFPA rules, regulations, and procedures. o Draft for approval, amendments to project agreements, workplans and contractual aspects of projects with implementing partners. ● Handle administrative work, including but not limited to creation and follow up of requisitions in Quantum; processing of minor procurement of goods and services; organizing, follow up, and provide logistic support on events, workshops, etc. ● Conduct rigorous Spot-checks to ensure IPs implemented activities are implemented according to UNFPA procedures and guidelines. ● Provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support to programme teams, including travel arrangements, event coordination, and procurement requests. ● Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

● Accountability ● Adaptability and flexibility ● Creativity ● Judgement and decision-making ● Planning and organizing ● Professionalism ● Self-management

Minimum three years of relevant experience in population and data programme management, research, survey management, climate change, administration, finance or office management; Proficiency in current office software applications, web-based management and ERP financial systems; Technical knowledge and detailed understanding of data collection and analysis as well as financial and administrative work, secretarial best practices and procedures within a multicultural corporate environment; Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners ,computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and hands-on working experience with data analysis software; Have affinity with or interest in gender equality and women’s rights work, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System; experience in statistical analysis is an asset, and previous UN working experience is added value; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; and sound self-security awareness is required.

The security situation in Port Sudan is relatively stable, living conditions are good, the city is accessible by road and via its airport that receives internal and international flights including UNHAS. The climate is humid and cost of an accommodation is somewhat high with a wide range of options available. Food, water, and other services are available, including medical facilities, banking facilities, communications infrastructure, among others. Like other parts of Sudan, electricity in Port Sudan is not stable, hence not reliable.

Sudan is a humanitarian operation, more specifically, the society requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential

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