Job description
The Position:
The Programme Associate supports the 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 GBV Programme Manager.
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), grounded in the ICPD Programme of Action, 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. 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), more than 30 years after its historic adoption in Cairo in 1994. As the last of three consecutive strategic plans leading to 2030, it reaffirms the UNFPA commitment to the ICPD vision: individual rights and choices – especially for women, adolescents and youth, and marginalized populations – are central to sustainable development.
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 GBV programme implementation, supporting planning and management, in the areas of GBV prevention and response and cross-thematic areas such as GBV-SRH integration.
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:
- Facilitates contacts and promotes information sharing/exchange between IPs and Programme staff on the issues related to implementation of GBV intervention and activities. This includes follow up on sharing, documentation and keeping of technical and financial reports, best practices and lessons learnt to inform future programming.
- Reviews and processes in collaboration with the Finance Unit, advance requests by IPs and ensures all expenditure are in line with UNFPA polices and procedure and the agreed annual work plan (AWP).
- Follow up the payments process with the UNFPA Finance Unit to ensure that cheques and transfers are ready and received by IPs in a timely manner.
- Ensures proper management of the programme and office filing and archiving systems;
- Supporting the evaluation of programme activities, establishing ways to assess achievement and recommending corrective action as required; conducting field visits; participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports.
- Guiding routine implementation of assigned activities, in coordination with national/local counterparts and programme personnel, coordinating delivery of project inputs; and ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours.
- 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 assisting with organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events, including preparing relevant background material for these events.
- Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with management for future planning.
- Identify sources, and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, and papers.
- Assembling briefing materials and preparing power-point and other presentations for the technical and programme team members.
- Handling secretarial and administrative work, including but not limited to: creation and follow up of requisitions in Quantum; processing of minor procurement of goods and services; organize, follow up, and provide logistic support on events, workshops, etc.
- Perform any other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Completed Bachelor Degree Education required.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years’ of relevant experience particularly in providing general support on information management, research, basic financial and program monitoring; and administration, previous experience in the UN is an advantage;
- Knowledge of program and project management processes, especially experience in GBV projects management
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems.
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset.
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 mobilisation
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.