Programme Associate, Field Office, GS-6, Dnipro & Kharkiv & Odessa, Ukraine

The Position:

The Programme Associate supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations.

You will report to the Programme Specialist / Programme Analyst. (3 Vacancy for 3 different locations)

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. The UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026-2029 is a roadmap for resilience and renewal, aimed at ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health, realizing reproductive rights, and accelerating the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). The Strategic Plan focuses on four interconnected outcomes: (a) Accelerating progress on meeting the unmet need for family planning; (b) Accelerating progress on ending preventable maternal deaths; (c) Accelerating progress on ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and (d) Adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

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:

You will play an instrumental role in facilitating UNFPA’s country programme and project implementation, supporting design, planning and management, in the areas of population and development, reproductive health, Youth  and gender based violence programming, with a focus on integrated and sustainable service delivery, strengthening partnerships with local authorities, UN entities and other local actors.

You will apply established systems and procedures and assist in the creation of knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing relevant information, developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with procedures.

You would be responsible for:

• Participating in the formulation of the country programme and component projects, by compiling and analysing information relevant to the UNFPA’s role in the country, drafting project documents and work plans and preparing tables and statistical data. 
• Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of project and programme activities, establishing ways to assess achievement and recommending corrective action as required; preparing and conducting field visits; participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports.
• Supporting and follow up on routine implementation of assigned projects, in coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, coordinating delivery of project inputs; and ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
• Supporting localisation by strengthening engagement with relevant stakeholders, including implementing partners and promoting their meaningful participation throughout the project cycle.
• Assisting in maintaining day-to-day coordination with implementing partners to track progress, address constraints and support timely delivery.
• Contribute to capacity strengthening of partners through targeted support, on-the-job guidance and identification of gaps.
• Support working engagements with local authorities, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders to align and contribute to a coordinated, comprehensive response for a greater impact.
• Providing logistical support to projects by coordinating project related meetings, workshops and events. Training and guiding project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures.
• Supporting advocacy and resource mobilisation efforts of the CO, by establishing and maintaining a network of donor and public information contacts. Assisting with organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events, including preparing relevant background material for these events. 
• Regularly monitoring budgets and financial expenditures of the section by employing applicable tools, ensuring compliance with UNFPA rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up. Provide supply/logistic support for the field office, facilitating timely delivery of supplies, adhering to UNFPA rules, regulations and various protocols. 
• Support in the preparation of reports on emergency preparedness and response actions.
• Act as liaison between the Field Offices and the central office to facilitate and guarantee timely responses to the requirements made to the different areas.
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Seven years of relevant experience in programme/ project management.
• Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.

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,
• 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
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

Compensation and Benefits:

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

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.