Humanitarian Program Associate

Our Mandate

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN's reproductive health agency dealing with population issues and it is responsible for expanding the possibilities for women and young people to lead a healthy sexual and reproductive life. UNFPA works to accelerate universal access to sexual and reproductive health, including voluntary family planning and safe motherhood; and seeks the realization of rights and opportunities for young people.

UNFPA is present in more than 150 countries, improving people's lives as a catalyst for action and advocacy of their issues. Acting through alliances and partnerships with governments, other UN agencies, civil society and the private sector, UNFPA makes a positive difference for billions of people, especially those most in need.

UNFPA also helps countries use population data to anticipate future challenges; offers technical assistance that strengthens and empowers its partners; supports policy formulation and national capacity-building, ensuring that reproductive health and the rights of women and young people remain central issues in the development agenda.

UNFPA is making progress - fewer women are dying during childbirth, more unwanted pregnancies are being avoided, and younger women are having their opportunities expanded. But it is necessary to expand these efforts so that we can reach a healthy and fair world.

UNFPA - Creating a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

Mozambique has been facing a worsening humanitarian situation due to a combination of factors, including recurrent climatic shocks, insecurity, and violence in the northern region. These challenges have led to significant displacement, disruptions in livelihoods, and limited access to essential services, including sexual and reproductive and maternal healthcare.
The IUNV (Program Associate, Humanitarian) will support UNFPA Mozambique in responding to humanitarian emergencies, mitigating immediate risks, and enhancing preparedness for future disasters. Working in one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, the Program Associate will provide programmatic and administrative support for the development and implementation of UNFPA’s Humanitarian Programme. S/he will play a role in supporting humanitarian project implementation by utilizing appropriate mechanisms and systems while ensuring compliance with established rules, policies, and procedures. S/he will collaborate closely with the humanitarian team in Maputo and field offices, Technical Specialists, and the Operations Unit in the Country Office, contributing to the effective implementation of UNFPA’s humanitarian response in Mozambique.
Under the overall guidance of the Representative and Deputy Resident Representative, the IUNV (Program Associate) will be part of the humanitarian preparedness and response team in the Country Office.

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Deputy Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Program development and implementation
● Contribute to the development of project proposals or concept notes for new humanitarian programs.
● Assist in organizing and maintaining records of donor agreements, project timelines, and milestones.
● Assist in monitoring the implementation of specific program activities.
● Assist in maintaining an organized filing system for humanitarian program documents and reports.
● Assist in compiling a list of lessons learned and best practices from ongoing programs to help inform programming, communications, and advocacy work.

2. Emergency Preparedness and Response
● Support humanitarian commodity stock mapping and prepositioning in provinces prone to cyclones and floods.

3. Monitoring and reporting
● Assist in the analysis of data to identify trends in needs, vulnerabilities, and response gaps.
● Support in compiling reports on program progress, challenges, and good practices.
● Assist in preparing country office updates, including humanitarian situation reports

4. General Administrative and Operational Support
● Support general administrative duties, including fund allocation in the Results and
Resources Plan (RRP), reviewing e-FACEs, and organizing meetings and event logistics.
● Assist in initiating procurement requests for emergency commodities in accordance with UNFPA procurement procedures.
● Perform any other tasks related to emergency preparedness, planning, and response as requested by the unit.

During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. This plan will include regular meetings with the supervisor to review progress and receive feedback on performance against agreed objectives. The final work plan will be discussed and mutually endorsed by both the UN Volunteer and the supervisor.