INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position in the Field Office in Abuja:
POST TITLE: NATIONAL PROGRAMME ANALYST – DEMOGRAPHY AND STATISTICS
POST LEVEL: NOB (ICS 9)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FIXED TERM
DURATION: ONE (1) YEAR (RENEWABLE UPON SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE)
DUTY POST: ABUJA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Representative or Deputy Representative and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative P&D, the National Programme Analyst (Demography and Statistics) will contribute to UNFPA activities in the areas of socio-cultural and demographic research.
THE NPA (D&S) WILL:
• Provide technical assistance and support for population research, data collection, analysis, dissemination and utilization and prepare technically sound papers, reports and indicators;
• Contribute to analyses of census, DHS and other data for use by policy and decision makers and contribute to assessments of gaps in policy environment, policy implementation and programmatic responses;
• 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, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
• Provide substantive input into evidence based advocacy to promote UNFPA’s programme goals taking into account political and social sensitivities. Advocate and advance UNFPA’s policy agenda by participating in public information events
• Promote a results based approach and integrate innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of country programmes (CPs), country programme action plans (CPAPs) and projects based on strategic priorities and responsive to the Government’s needs in the areas of RH, P& D and Gender.
• Support UNFPA Representative to dialogue and lobby with major funding organizations and development partners to leverage funds towards implementation of the Population and development programme.
• Support capacity building for staff in relevant government, NGO and CSO institutions in research including data collection, analysis, dissemination and utilization.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Representative
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Integrity/Commitment to our mandate/Valuing Diversity
• Performance Management;
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
Working in Teams;
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Conceptual Innovation in the provision of technical expertise
• Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Job knowledge/Technical expertise: Good knowledge of population and development- dynamics and interrelationships.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate should:
Possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Demography, Sociology, Statistics, Economics or other related fields.
Have demonstrable experience in research at national level.
Have experience in working with government institutions and donor organizations.
Be familiar with issues on population, reproductive health, gender and youth.
Have a minimum of 8 years working experience.
Have the ability to work under pressure.
Have excellent communication and human relation skills.
Be proficient in current office and data analysis software applications.
Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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 – vacancypdu.ng@unfpa.org latest by 18 June, 2010 and clearly marked “ NPA Demography & Statistics.”
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.
POST TITLE: NATIONAL PROGRAMME ANALYST – DEMOGRAPHY AND STATISTICS
POST LEVEL: NOB (ICS 9)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FIXED TERM
DURATION: ONE (1) YEAR (RENEWABLE UPON SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE)
DUTY POST: ABUJA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Representative or Deputy Representative and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative P&D, the National Programme Analyst (Demography and Statistics) will contribute to UNFPA activities in the areas of socio-cultural and demographic research.
THE NPA (D&S) WILL:
• Provide technical assistance and support for population research, data collection, analysis, dissemination and utilization and prepare technically sound papers, reports and indicators;
• Contribute to analyses of census, DHS and other data for use by policy and decision makers and contribute to assessments of gaps in policy environment, policy implementation and programmatic responses;
• 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, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
• Provide substantive input into evidence based advocacy to promote UNFPA’s programme goals taking into account political and social sensitivities. Advocate and advance UNFPA’s policy agenda by participating in public information events
• Promote a results based approach and integrate innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of country programmes (CPs), country programme action plans (CPAPs) and projects based on strategic priorities and responsive to the Government’s needs in the areas of RH, P& D and Gender.
• Support UNFPA Representative to dialogue and lobby with major funding organizations and development partners to leverage funds towards implementation of the Population and development programme.
• Support capacity building for staff in relevant government, NGO and CSO institutions in research including data collection, analysis, dissemination and utilization.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Representative
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Integrity/Commitment to our mandate/Valuing Diversity
• Performance Management;
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
Working in Teams;
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Conceptual Innovation in the provision of technical expertise
• Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Job knowledge/Technical expertise: Good knowledge of population and development- dynamics and interrelationships.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate should:
Possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Demography, Sociology, Statistics, Economics or other related fields.
Have demonstrable experience in research at national level.
Have experience in working with government institutions and donor organizations.
Be familiar with issues on population, reproductive health, gender and youth.
Have a minimum of 8 years working experience.
Have the ability to work under pressure.
Have excellent communication and human relation skills.
Be proficient in current office and data analysis software applications.
Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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 – vacancypdu.ng@unfpa.org latest by 18 June, 2010 and clearly marked “ NPA Demography & Statistics.”
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.
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