The United Nations Development Programme Population and Development Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
The United Nations Development Programme Population and Development Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
Job PurposeIn a world where the SDGs broadly provide comprehensive and inclusive programme to provide a high level of prosperity, comfort, and quality of life to women, girls and young people and the opportunities to ‘leave no one behind’, and to ‘reach the furthest behind first', work stream on programme management will strengthen and deepen understanding and monitoring of progress towards such Goals and the ICPD.
Under the guidance of the Representative and direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Management Specialist, Population and Development will support the UNFPA Representative in overall accountability for the management and work in Population and Development within the Country Office.
She/he will liaise directly with the Country Office team of professionals for quality assurance, policy application, effective and sound resources and programme data, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring results-based, gender-transformative and peace-responsive management across both operations and substantive activities.
She/he will ensure the successful implementation of the data operations agenda of UNFPA (Census, Survey and CRVS).
He/she will also liaise with the Ministry of Finance, Budget, and National Planning and other line ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to guide and ensure the successful integration of population issues into national and sub-national development plans.
She/he will provide innovative technical knowledge and deliver substantive technical advice on current and emerging approaches in population change and data and policies to CO, government, intergovernmental bodies, and the UN. She/he works to ensure strong programme management of the P&D portfolio; strengthen technical capacities of national experts; improve the quality, relevance and usefulness of population change and data; and promote a more effective and extensive use of population data for development planning.
In all activities she/he will fosters collaboration within the UNFPA Technical Division, Western and Central Africa Regional Office and the Country Office, ensuring the national implementation of international best practices in population change, data and policies.
She/he will support the Deputy Representative to lead the programme and operations team, translate the global, regional, country, and sub-national goals to deliver results at the country and sub-national levels through quality programme development, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation, while promoting knowledge management approaches and practices.
She/he will coordinate the process of developing quality country programmes that prioritise acceleration towards the transformative results and is part of a team providing integrated programme and technical support at country and regional levels.
Knowledge and Experience:
At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of population and development, with good knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Strong results-based programme management experience, with particular focus on strategic planning and capacity building.
Previous experience working with the UN and understanding of Human Rights dimensions of Population and Development, an asset.
Experience in national and/or sectoral policy dialogue, especially in the context of UN Reform and Joint Programming, and the new aid environment, would be a distinct advantage.
Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
Demonstrated ability to produce quality policy analysis, papers, and briefs.
Excellent writing skills and ability to make compelling oral presentations.
Understanding of development planning and policy processes.
Experience in large scale national surveys and censuses.
Highly motivated, proactive and ability to work both independently and in teams.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; The United Nations Development Programme Population and Development Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
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