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UNFPA

Role Specification

As the UN Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency, UNFPA focuses on the delivery
of the Integrate Sexual and Reproductive and Rights (ISRHR) services with the
target of reducing preventable maternal deaths and unmet need of family
planning to zero by 2030 (Transformative Results 1 and 2). This is also in
line with UNFPA’s approach of delivering an ‘Integrated Package of Rights’
that includes Maternal Health; Family Planning; HIV Prevention; Adolescents
and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health; and prevention and response to
Gender-Based Violence and other harmful practices.

You will therefore be a critical member of staff for advancing Population and
Development issues within the national development frameworks, plans, and
budgets working closely with relevant UNFPA staff and other stakeholders. This
includes supporting the Government of Zambia at both national and sub-national
levels, and other relevant RH stakeholders. services with in the health
system.

Rotation

This post is non-rotational.

Background Information

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 (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative
results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family
planning; and end gender-based violence and other harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, UNFPA needs principled
and ethical staff, who embody the 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; who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the
resources entrusted to them; and who commit to deliver excellence in programme
results.

Organizational Setting

The Programme Specialist, Population and Development is responsible for
coordination and providing technical oversight and overall technical and
programmatic leadership of the Population and Data component of the Government
of Zambia/UNFPA 8th Country Programme. S/he will report to the Assistant
Representative and work closely with a team of Programme and Operations staff
with support from the Management Team

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

In collaboration with Government counterparts, ESARO advisers, contributes to
the integration of Population issues in the formulation and design, of
development plans in line with Government priorities and UNSDCF.

Providing technical support to government and partners for development and
application of practical tools for integration of population issues in
development plans and strategies

Providing substantive technical leadership in the development of the GRZ/UNFPA
9th country programme, annual work plans with a focus on Population and
Development component and its linkages to other components

Analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development
frameworks and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue to address
population and development issues in line to ICPD Action Plan.

Representing UNFPA in the development of UNSDCF to ensure the integration of
Population related issues and availability of socio demographic data
priorities are addressed

Participating in the development of Joint Programmes that enhance Population
and Data documents on Participatory Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation;

Providing technical support to the Zambia Statistical Agency and partners in
the Planning, Implementation, Evaluation and Documentation of the National
Population and Housing Census in line with the UN Statistic Division
Principles

Supporting government to ensure that the Census and other socio demographic
surveys taking place, produce key indicators to monitor ICPD commitments,
SDGs, and population and development policies, strategies and programmes

Actively supporting advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country
Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, speeches,
donor profiles and participating in donor meetings, with particular focus to
support the realization of Population and Development results.

Facilitating the work of consultants, advisors and experts and establishes and
maintains collaborative relationships with MNDP, Zambia Statistics Agency
(ZamStats) UNZA, UN entities and cooperating partners and academic
institutions to address emerging population and development issues.

Supporting ongoing capacity strengthening of the Department of Population and
Development, MNDP to ensure they adequately apply their mandate with in
government sectors and across population and development partners and actors.

Technical representation of UNFPA in key fora that seek to advance the
implementation of the national commitments within the context of the ICPD 25
Global Summit, 2019

Participating in UN system-wide efforts to provide support to government in
the implementation of the National Development Plan, ensuring a focus on
Population and Development issues

Ensuring Population and Development programmatic work plans are formulated,
implemented and monitored in accordance with Results Based Management and HACT
procedures and in compliance with UNFPA policies and guidance.

Supporting the P&D Implementing Partners in reporting on quarterly and annual
achievements in accordance with AWP and provides data for assessing country
programme effectiveness in achieving country programme results and consistency
with UNSDCF and NDP priorities.

Acting as UNFPA focal point in the UN system –wide efforts for promoting
coherence in supporting the government national development and humanitarian
priorities. This may include, active participation in and ensuring integration
of P&D aspects in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
(UNSDCF) processes, joint programmes and initiatives Humanitarian Response
plan, etc

Providing technical input in resource mobilization and leveraging efforts for
Population and Development initiatives including generation of evidence and
proposal writing.

Creating and documenting knowledge by evaluating population programs, projects
and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices and replicable
strategies and approaches and actively sharing and applying this knowledge.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Key Outcomes

The following will be the corresponding expected outcomes:

National and sub-national strategic policy and programmatic frameworks
demonstrate mainstreaming of Population and Development Issues.
Timely and quality planning, implementation and reporting for P&D component of
the programme
Evidence is available to inform the development of national development
policies, plans and strategies and programmes
More Integrated, appropriate, effective and efficient SRH services in the
health sector.
Improved utilization and implementation rates; and timely and quality
accountability for the UNFPA funds.
Increased resources for P&D initiatives.
Enabling policy environment and improved programming for population and
development (as a result of documented and disseminated good practices/
lessons learnt)

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree in population studies, demography and statistics or other
related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

At least five (5) years of professional experience with programme/project
planning, designing and management in the public or private sector, including
international development assistance.
Experience in the development of National development policies, strategies and
plans
Experience working with the government ministries and departments in
strengthening national data system at national and sub-national levels
Excellent analytical, writing and interpersonal communication skills
Good computer/information systems skills.
Understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA’s mandate,
policies, operations and development topics within the Zambia setting is an
added advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; knowledge of major national languages is an
added advantage.

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

UNFPA Work Environment

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality,
teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy
balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender
distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal
opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a
competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer

WARNING TO APPLICANTS: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing,
training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the
application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation
for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that
emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced.
Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal
information on the web. Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent
notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may
submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline
http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

Notice to applicants: In accordance with the 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, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a)
stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for
citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted
imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related
categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional
category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please
understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance
in applying for any citizenship.

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