UNFPA Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
UNFPA Programme Coordinator Jobs in Uganda
Job PurposeUnder the overall supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Programme Delivery and Coordination Specialist, the Programme Coordinator substantively contributes to the effective delivery of an integrated package of rights (SRHR/GBV/HIV) in Gulu and the Nothern part of Uganda.
The Programme Coordinator will manage UNFPA programme delivery in the region and provide high quality technical inputs and managerial oversight of the decentralized UNFPA office in Gulu.
The Programme Coordinator is overall responsible for UNFPA programme development, implementation, results monitoring, knowledge management, and policy advocacy in the area of SRHR, GBV, HIV and gender equality in the region.
S/he will work to keep the UNFPA mandate high on the agenda of the Local Government and of the Local Development Partners, optimize the allocation of resources, influence policies and improve consistency and effectiveness of UNFPA’s work in the region.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Environmental scanning and Advocacy
Support the district local governments and humanitarian settings in the region to undertake an analysis of the causes of the slow progress in improving results of SRHR, MNH, HIV/AIDS, GBV, gender and population, and design strategies on how to address them.
Work with local media agencies to help publicize UNFPA’s work via media including press releases, articles, documentaries, TV interviews and radios.
Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address MNH and broader SRHR issues.
Conduct environmental scanning, on a continuous basis, for Northern and West Nile regions and regularly update and advise the Country Office accordingly.
Programme Development and Coordination
Support districts and humanitarian settings in Northern and West Nile regions in the development of comprehensive SRHR, MNH, HIV/AIDS, GBV, gender and population programmes working closely the Central Government, UN Agencies and other stakeholders.
Lead and provide technical guidance to the UN convergence areas that are relevant to the UNFPA’s mandate in the Northern and West Nile regions.
Contribute to integration of SRHR, MNH, HIV/AIDS, GBV, and gender and population issues in district programmes and humanitarian settings.
Arrange and/or facilitate regional coordination meetings for SRHR, MNH, HIV/AIDS, GBV, gender and population issues.
Participate in strengthening capacity of districts and humanitarian settings to improve programming for SRHR, MNH, HIV/AIDS, GBV, gender and population activities.
Assist the districts and humanitarian settings in developing a sound logistics system especially on commodity forecasting, quantification, storage, distribution and reporting.
Support districts and humanitarian settings in mainstreaming gender and population issues in their plans.
Support districts and humanitarian settings in developing/ revising training and other relevant resource materials according to local context.
Perform any other duties as an IP Manager of all the UNFPA-supported core districts in the Northern and West Nile regions.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Follow up UNFPA-supported activities in the non-core districts as per the Directly Executed (DEX) work plans; and the core districts in Northern and West Nile regions – as the assigned IP Manager and according to the National Executed (NEX) work plans, to ensure their implementation in conformity with the signed agreements.
Conduct quarterly field visits to follow up and monitor UNFPA-supported programmes with due regard to activities being implemented and funds being expended to ensure Value for Money (VfM).
Support districts and humanitarian settings in conducting quarterly and annual review meetings.
Participate in the joint programme monitoring and evaluation activities with regard to UNFPA’s mandate.
Support the implementation of accountability framework for Sexual Reproductive Maternal and New born and Child Health (SRMNCH) based on an agreed scorecard for the districts and humanitarian settings.
Support the districts and humanitarian settings in data collections, management, analysis, dissemination and use for evidence-based decision making.
Resource mobilization
Work with district and humanitarian setting to identify resource gaps with regard to UNFPA’s mandate.
Participate in the development of the CO resource mobilization plan and other resource mobilization efforts as per the needs of the Northern and West Nile districts and humanitarian settings.
Participate in the preparation of project proposals and strategic documents for resource mobilization
including the Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP) and Consolidated Appeal Proposal (CAP).
Provide leadership in demonstrating UNFPA’s work to the Government and development partners to enhance goodwill and partnership.
Reporting
Support UNFPA core districts in Northern and West Nile regions – as the assigned IP Manager – in preparation and submission of quarterly technical and financial reports (FACEs) to the CO as per the UNFPA guidelines and standards.
Provide technical reports to the UNFPA CO on the progress of the MNH convergence support to the districts of the Northern and West Nile regions.
Prepare regular analytical and project reports to be shared with Districts, UNFPA CO, United Nations Country Team (UNCT), donors and other relevant stakeholders.
Participate in documentation of lessons learnt, best practices and success stories for deepening the knowledge base and replication.
Support UNFPA implementing partners in preparation and timely submissions of technical and financial reports in conformity with the signed agreements.
Liaising with Partner Agencies and other Key stakeholders:
Collaborate with the national and local government, UN Humanitarian team and relevant stakeholders working in emergencies in providing coordinated humanitarian responses.
Liaise with exiting District Disaster Management Committees and other relevant local committees to ensure that ICPD agenda is taken into consideration.
Liaise with other sectors in the Northern and West Nile regions including security, community development and education to ensure a multi-sectoral approach in programme design.
Maintain a working relationship and constantly share relevant information with UN partner agencies in accordance with the ‘Delivery as One’ model.
Work with other UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders in resource mobilization efforts – including identification of resource gaps and proposal writing – for joint programmes.
Liaise with local media agencies to publicize UNFPA’s work via press releases, articles, documentaries, TV interviews, radio; to mention but a few.
Administrative, Supervisory and Representational Roles:
Represent UNFPA at key events in Northern and West Nile regions, with regard to UNFPA’s mandate, including field visits by Government and donors, international days and policy formulation fora.
Supervise Gulu DO staff including development and monitoring of Performance Appraisal Documents (PADs).
Track budgetary expenditures for the Gulu DO work plan as per approved Directly Executed (DEX) activities and National Executed (NEX) activities for the assigned implementing partners.
Ensure all travel undertaken by DO staff complies with all requirements for travel and is approved in line with the travel plan.
Ensure that organizational assets and equipment are maintained and used in line with UNFPA policies and business practice.
Provide leadership support to staff under Gulu DO including Program Analyst, GBV and Humanitarian; for timely and quality delivery of services.
Provide leadership in office financial management including petty cash.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Advanced degree in health, population, demography, development, law and/or other related social science field.
Knowledge and Experience
At least 2 years of professional experience in programme/project management in the public or private sector.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required
Required Competencies
Values
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• 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
• Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies
Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programmes
Resource mobilization and donor relations
How to Apply
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