Job Identification : 11198
Locations : Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh
Posting Date : 06/07/2023, 11:04 AM
Apply Before : 06/14/2023, 11:00 AM
Job Schedule : Full time
Grade : NOB
Vacancy Type : Fixed Term
Contract Duration : 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Education and Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience
Other Criteria
Women candidates are encouraged to apply!
Vacancy Timeline : 1 Week
Job Category : Sexual & Reproductive Health
Job Description
The Position:
The Programme Analyst-Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) shall be based in UNFPA Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar office. The Programme Analyst-RHCS is part of the SRHR team of UNFPA Bangladesh Cox’s Bazar office. Under the overall guidance of the Head of Sub Office, the incumbent directly reports to the Programme Specialist- SRH in Cox’s Bazar, UNFPA Bangladesh.
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 strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
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:
The RHCS Programme Analyst will be part of the UNFPA SRH team, which provides integrated programme and technical support within a system strengthening approach fundamental to implementation of UNFPA Supplies program’s strategy.
You would be responsible for:
Programme Management and Technical support:
- Coordinate the inputs to the procurement work plan development and implementation and quality of programming in accordance with UNFPA Commodities and Supplies Program documents.
- Provide technical support to ensure the institutionalization of a sustainable RH commodity supply and logistics management system in Cox’s Bazaar, in response to Rohingya refugees” crisis.
- Ensure the consistent, secure supply of contraceptives in-Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh right up to service delivery level in the camps and host community.
- Provide guidance required to strengthen and build national capacity of information management to forecast the required contraceptives for the humanitarian partners and local health authorities in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh.
- Gather inputs and contribute to the preparation of work-plans, periodic narrative and progress reports.
- Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with implementing partners.
- Monitor the allocation and disbursement of commodities to implementing partners.
- Record and maintain documents on FP/SRH commodities procurement activities, issues, and risks.
Advocacy and Knowledge Management:
- Document the program implementation process and products for UNFPA and contribute to the exchange of information and provide inputs to the development of knowledge products internally and externally.
- Ensure compliance with UNFPA communications guidelines and support development of communications materials which support the achievements of the UNFPA Commodities and Supplies Program.
- Provide evidence-based information in support of advocacy for contraceptive supplies and logistics management in the context of RHCS.
- Working with Ministry of Health to ensure appropriate allocation, orientation and resourcing of FP service provision in Cox’s Bazaar [adapted to effectively meet needs—including with broad method mix—of different population segments and able to reach refuges and underserved/marginalized groups
- Coordinate advocacy events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products working closely in partnership with country staff.
Monitoring and Evaluation support:
- Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on the UNFPA Commodities and Supplies program from the planning to the evaluation stages.
- Monitor the implementation of activities and the distribution of commodities.
- Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports.
- Carry out monitoring missions to sites of field implementation periodically.
- Provide technical oversight for the development and implementation of a monitoring and supervision plan for the RHCS in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh.
- Carries out any other duties as may be required by the supervisor to assure the success of the work team
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Master’s Degree in the field of Social Sciences, Health, Public Health, or in a related field with experience in the area of contraceptive logistic management is required.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of Two (2) years of professional experience in reproductive health/family planning or contraceptive logistic management or related field is required. SRHR emergency response, including field experiences, will be an asset.
- Thorough understanding of the social, economic and political context of Bangladesh, especially Cox’s Bazaar and the emergency response.
- Be experienced in working with government institutions and donor organizations.
- Knowledge of UNFPA programming processes, proposal/project development and monitoring and evaluation, and Programme management skills will be an asset.
- Have proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.
- Experience and Training in Health Supplies Program Quantification is desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Bangla is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
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,
Functional Competencies:
- Managing the organization’s financial resources
- Analytical skills,
- Planning, organizing and multi-tasking,
- Providing procurement services
- Ensuring facilities and assets management
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Disclaimer:
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
