Programme Associate for Population and Development, Jakarta-Indonesia, G6

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 Population and Development (PD).

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

You will play an instrumental role in facilitating UNFPA’s Country Programme and Project Implementation, supporting design, planning and management in the area of Population and Development (PD).

You Would Be Responsible For

Support the implementation of the UNFPA Country Office (CO) work plan particularly on Population Development (PD) during the working period;

• Support the implementation of the UNFPA Country Office (CO) work plan particularly on Population Development (PD) during the working period;
• Providing assistance to Implementing Partners (IPs) in providing programmatic and financial reports, including:
• In close consultation with the Programme Specialist for Population and Development (PD), provide inputs for the proposed AWP from IPs to ensure prioritization of activities and detailed budgeting, including review Terms of References (TORs);
• Reviews the compliance between quarterly Work-plan Progress Report (WPR) with the AWP;
• Provide technical assistance to IPs to develop and ensure timely submission of the programme and financial reports (FACE, AWP and WPR) under output of Population and Development in a timely manner;
• In close consultation with the Programme Specialist for Population and Development (PD), and other NPAs, supporting the implementation of project activities, monitors project expenditures, monitoring compliance of programme and financial reports (annual project report, quarterly financial report/FACE and work plans progress report/WPR, follow up audit recommendation;
• Assisting in programme formulation and workplan creation in Quantum, maintain and update project profiles, including progress reports and workplan review in compliance with programme implementation guidelines; operating the Quantum for budget revision, reprogramming of activities, ERP offline preparation and requisition development;
• Collating project related information and procurement needs; support project personnel in their work plans, monitor and follow-up with implementing partners on submission of progress and financial reports (eFACE);
• Support the Programme Specialist for Population and Development (PD) in reviewing the performance and progress of the programme, identify bottlenecks for both substantive & financial issues and ensure necessary actions are made in a timely manner to remedy problems;
• Support the Programme Specialist for Population and Development (PD) to monitor the implementation of consolidated audit and spot check action plan and report to the Senior Management on the progress of implementing the audit recommendations;
• Support the Programme Specialist for Population and Development (PD), providing technical assistance to coordinate the programme implementation including the UN joint programmes on Population and Development;
• In coordination with related PA, providing logistical support to projects by coordinating project related meetings, workshop and events;
• Providing coaching and guidance to project personnel and implementing partner’s staff on UNFPA Implementation Guideline and UNFPA related programme management and financial policies and procedures;
• Support effective communication with and between UNFPA colleagues (including with other NPAs) at Country Office, Project Personnel, Implementing Partners and related stakeholders;
• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the Programme Specialist for Population and Development (PD).

Education

Qualifications and Experience:

Completed secondary education with six years of relevant experience. A university degree in statistics, demography, population studies, public health, economic development, management and/or related disciplines would be considered as an asset.

Knowledge And Experience

• Relevant experience in programme/ project management.
• Knowledge and or experiences related to the Population Dynamic, Data and Statistics is

preferable

• Proficiency to use current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
• Ability to liaise and affiliate with Government, Donors, NGOs and networks in the area

of Population Dynamic, Data and Statistics

• A sound knowledge/experience in working with youth and/or sexual and reproductive

health issues in Indonesia is preferable;

• Strong organizational, facilitation, coordination and management skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and travel frequently;
• Excellent communication and human relation skills;
• Proficiency in the usage of computers and current office software applications;
• Knowledge of QUANTUM system is preferable

Languages

Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required

Values

Required Competencies:

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

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. 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.