Job description

The Position:

Under the supervision of the International Operations Manager, the Quality Assurance Associate supports the development, enhancement, and implementation of UNFPA assurance and compliance activities within the Country Office. The role contributes to IP risk management, including HACT assurance processes, and provides guidance to the Country Office and UNFPA-supported projects and partners on monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance in line with UNFPA policies and procedures. The position is closely aligned with Operations functions, ensuring effective oversight, internal controls, and follow-up on assurance plans and recommendations to strengthen accountability and programme quality.

 

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 (2026-2029), 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:

The Quality Assurance Associate plays a key role in supporting the development, enhancement, and implementation of UNFPA assurance and compliance functions within the Country Office. Working under the supervision of the International Operations Manager, the Associate provides guidance and support to the CO, UNFPA-supported projects, and implementing partners on quality assurance, monitoring, and reporting in line with UNFPA policies and procedures. The role ensures that programme activities are effectively monitored and aligned with established standards, with a strong focus on implementing partner oversight, risk management, and HACT assurance processes. It also involves following up on assurance plans and recommendations, advising on programme implementation from a compliance perspective, and contributing to the overall efficiency, accountability, and quality of UNFPA interventions..

You would be responsible for:

            A. Planning and Quality Assurance

  • Support the planning, development, and implementation of programme assurance frameworks and activities.

     
  • Contribute to implementing partner (IP) risk management, including preparation and implementation of HACT assurance plans (spot checks, audits, micro-assessments).

     
  • Maintain and update partner (supplier) records in UNFPA systems, including registration and compliance-related documentation.

     
  • Support planning and tracking of assurance activities in UNFPA systems (e.g., Quantum), ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

     
  • Provide guidance and training to UNFPA personnel and IP staff on HACT, assurance processes, and compliance requirements.

  • Maintain accurate records of assurance activities and follow-up actions.


    B. Monitoring, Reporting, and Follow-up

  • Monitor programme implementation and track progress against assurance plans.

     
  • Conduct monitoring visits, participate in review meetings, and assess programme quality and compliance.

     
  • Ensure timely follow-up and implementation of recommendations from spot checks, audits, and other assurance activities.

     
  • Support preparation of evidence-based reports on programme performance, assurance activities, and compliance status for the Country Office and HQ.

  • Identify gaps and areas for improvement and support corrective actions.

     

    C. Institutional Coordination and Compliance

  • Support coordination with IPs and internal units to ensure compliance with UNFPA policies and procedures.

     
  • Facilitate timely communication of assurance findings, risks, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

     
  • Contribute to strengthening internal controls, accountability, and quality of programme implementation.



 

Qualifications and Experience: 

 

Education:  

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

Knowledge and Experience: 

  • Have at least six (6) years of experience in programme management, monitoring, or quality assurance, preferably with UN agencies or international organizations.

     
  • Strong knowledge of programme planning, monitoring, reporting, quality assurance, HACT/NEX procedures, and results-based management.

     
  • Awareness of compliance, accountability, and partnership oversight standards.

     
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

     
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to coordinate, follow up, and ensure implementation of recommendations.

     
  • Proficiency in office software and programme management systems.

     
  • Experience in assisting the United Nations System Programme and UNFPA programming in particular would be an asset

     

Languages: 

  • Fluency in English and Ukrainian

     

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,

Functional Competencies:

  • Providing technical guidance and support to ensure programme quality.
  • Facilitating monitoring and achievement of quality programme results.
  • Coordinating logistical and operational support for programme activities.
  • Managing documents, correspondence, and reporting.
  • Organizing information and workflow efficiently.
  • Planning, prioritizing, and multitasking effectively.
  • Collecting, analyzing, and managing programme data. 

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.

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