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Mission and objectives
UNFPA MHL organization mission TBD
Context
The Programme Analyst will support the implementation of the UNFPA supported interventions at the national and sub-national levels and to ensure that the agreed strategic interventions are implemented in the context of the 2030 Agenda, ICPD Programme of Action and UNFPA Strategic Plan at the global level, the UN Pacific Strategy, UNFPA multi-country programme at the regional level, and the national development agenda of RMI.
The Programme Analyst is expected to support close engagement with the Government line ministries, academic and research institutions, relevant civil society organizations and CBOs, the local bilateral partners in country and international development agencies to ensure effective programme implementation as per the agreed strategic direction and work plan timeframe. The Programme Analyst will perform an active role in program development, monitoring and effective management of UNFPA activities within delegated authority the national level with support from the sub-regional office.
The Programme Analyst is expected to support close engagement with the Government line ministries, academic and research institutions, relevant civil society organizations and CBOs, the local bilateral partners in country and international development agencies to ensure effective programme implementation as per the agreed strategic direction and work plan timeframe. The Programme Analyst will perform an active role in program development, monitoring and effective management of UNFPA activities within delegated authority the national level with support from the sub-regional office.
Task description
With support from UNFPA country team, Assistant Representative for Micronesia, technical advisors, Multi Country Programme Coordinator and regional partners, the Programme Analyst will contribute towards technical & program management support for the quality development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of RMI programme, including:
Programme Development, Implementation & Management
• Assist the Sub Regional Office (SRO) in the development and implementation of UNFPA programme delivery through workplans and provide in-country support in its operational activities;
• Support monitoring the implementation of different programme segments across Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights assigned to the Republic of Marshall Islands.
• Participate in program reviews and meetings and contribute to the preparation of inputs to periodic and annual reports, in close coordination with SRO.
• Support provision of quality inputs to reporting under designated areas and implementing partners to develop quality workplan progress reports including quality inputs to other UNFPA and donor reporting
• Support the monitoring of project expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved budgets, targeted results and assist with the identification of operational and financial problems and identify solutions.
• Assist with coordination of quarterly meetings with implementing partners to support and closely monitor implementation, carry out monitoring missions to ensure programme quality.
• Support training needs of national counterparts by establishing collaborative relationships with
executing agencies, consultants, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies aimed at improving their capacity to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes in area of UNFPA’s mandate.
• Assist in the preparation of national and regional events related to ICPD in RMI.
• Provide guidance to implementing partners and UNFPA programme finance staff on application of operational guidelines ensuring quality and compliance with procedures and requirements.
• Support drafting background project papers/briefing documents, proposals, statements, talking points and reports on the programme and operational issues related to the operations of the country; contribute to their review, collate and provide feedback in close consultation with SRO.
• Analyze, appraise and review incoming documents, correspondence to ensure quality and relevance of SRHR, Gender based violence, adolescent & youth and Data including in humanitarian situation.
• Liaise between the country presence office and other offices of UNFPA and UN sister agencies to obtain relevant information, feedback and advice to be directed to the SRO Director, Deputy Director;
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA Senior Management.
Knowledge Management
• Support management of the initiatives undertaken by UNFPA, in conjunction with partners and agencies to improve the capacity to deliver support on population and reproductive health-related issues in RMI.
• Contribute to synthesis and sharing of best practices and lessons learned from implementing partners and UNFPA policy and programming experience.
• Contribute to the development of communications products and materials to increase visibility for UNFPA and the Transformative Agenda programme results.
• Support the analysis and interpretation of the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA mandate and identify opportunities for UNFPA’s involvement with capacity strengthening and appropriate intervention;
• Coordinate and maintain close communication with all organizational units on issues and activities related to the particular thematic area, including organization of trainings;
• Support policy development in collaboration with Governments and other strategic partners;
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
• Support the development of partnerships with government Institutions, sister UN Agencies, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society based on strategic goals of UNFPA, country needs and donors’ priorities;
• Contribute to analysis and research information on donors, identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, actively contribute to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
• Support and work effectively in coalitions, networks ensuring the quality of programme/project design and incorporating lessons learned;
• Perform other duties assigned related to the programme support, the promotion of knowledge exchange and further strengthening of relations between UNFPA and its counterparts.
Programme Development, Implementation & Management
• Assist the Sub Regional Office (SRO) in the development and implementation of UNFPA programme delivery through workplans and provide in-country support in its operational activities;
• Support monitoring the implementation of different programme segments across Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights assigned to the Republic of Marshall Islands.
• Participate in program reviews and meetings and contribute to the preparation of inputs to periodic and annual reports, in close coordination with SRO.
• Support provision of quality inputs to reporting under designated areas and implementing partners to develop quality workplan progress reports including quality inputs to other UNFPA and donor reporting
• Support the monitoring of project expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved budgets, targeted results and assist with the identification of operational and financial problems and identify solutions.
• Assist with coordination of quarterly meetings with implementing partners to support and closely monitor implementation, carry out monitoring missions to ensure programme quality.
• Support training needs of national counterparts by establishing collaborative relationships with
executing agencies, consultants, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies aimed at improving their capacity to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes in area of UNFPA’s mandate.
• Assist in the preparation of national and regional events related to ICPD in RMI.
• Provide guidance to implementing partners and UNFPA programme finance staff on application of operational guidelines ensuring quality and compliance with procedures and requirements.
• Support drafting background project papers/briefing documents, proposals, statements, talking points and reports on the programme and operational issues related to the operations of the country; contribute to their review, collate and provide feedback in close consultation with SRO.
• Analyze, appraise and review incoming documents, correspondence to ensure quality and relevance of SRHR, Gender based violence, adolescent & youth and Data including in humanitarian situation.
• Liaise between the country presence office and other offices of UNFPA and UN sister agencies to obtain relevant information, feedback and advice to be directed to the SRO Director, Deputy Director;
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA Senior Management.
Knowledge Management
• Support management of the initiatives undertaken by UNFPA, in conjunction with partners and agencies to improve the capacity to deliver support on population and reproductive health-related issues in RMI.
• Contribute to synthesis and sharing of best practices and lessons learned from implementing partners and UNFPA policy and programming experience.
• Contribute to the development of communications products and materials to increase visibility for UNFPA and the Transformative Agenda programme results.
• Support the analysis and interpretation of the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA mandate and identify opportunities for UNFPA’s involvement with capacity strengthening and appropriate intervention;
• Coordinate and maintain close communication with all organizational units on issues and activities related to the particular thematic area, including organization of trainings;
• Support policy development in collaboration with Governments and other strategic partners;
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
• Support the development of partnerships with government Institutions, sister UN Agencies, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society based on strategic goals of UNFPA, country needs and donors’ priorities;
• Contribute to analysis and research information on donors, identify opportunities for initiation of new projects, actively contribute to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
• Support and work effectively in coalitions, networks ensuring the quality of programme/project design and incorporating lessons learned;
• Perform other duties assigned related to the programme support, the promotion of knowledge exchange and further strengthening of relations between UNFPA and its counterparts.
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