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PROGRAMME COORDINATOR |
UNFPA |
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Posted 2018-07-04 03:29:00
*PLEASE
NOTE THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF ZAMBIA ONLY*
Job
Setting:
Under
the guidance of the UNFPA Representative and the direct supervision of the
Deputy Representative, the National Programme Coordinator will provide
strategic leadership for the formulation, delivery and coordination of the
GRZ/DFID/UN Joint programme on RMNCAH&N in Western and Central Provinces,
as well as facilitate synergies with other related programmes within and
outside the UN system towards improving RMNCAH&N outcomes. Specifically,
the National Programme Coordinator will ensure the effective and efficient
delivery of the strategic interventions within the Joint programme document and
actualization of the provisions in related contractual documents, namely the
Standard Administrative Arrangement with DfID, Memorandum of Understanding with
UNFPA and UNICEF, as well as agreements with downstream partners.
The
National Programme Coordinator will also be instrumental in fostering
collaborations with government counterparts and partners, to ensure national
ownership and an enabling environment for the joint programme. As may be
required, the National programme coordinator will serve as an active member of
relevant UN coordination mechanisms in line with the Delivery as One approach
operational in Zambia.
Education:
Advanced
degree in Public Health or a related health field, Sociology, demography,
statistics, development, studies in management and/or other related social
science field.
Knowledge
and Experience:
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At
national level: 7 years relevant working experience. Field experience is a
strong asset.
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Strong
background in Medicine, Population & Development, Sexual and reproductive
health,
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Gender
an in-depth understanding of the corporate culture and country context.
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Demonstrated
ability to work in a multicultural environment with
continuous consultation with the senior management and other staff is necessary
to achieve targets.
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Demonstrated
ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational
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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Strong
interest in development work, and dedication to the principles of the United
Nations; experience with the UN is an added advantage.
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Proficiency
in current office software applications.
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Proficiency
in Atlas, PeopleSoft, and other computerized applications used by the UN.
Languages:
Fluency
in English is a requirement.
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