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UNFPA Moldova Country Office is looking for a Programme Analyst on Youth.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Analyst on Youth substantively contributes to the effective implementation of the UNFPA activities in the area of youth development, including youth health education and community mobilization. The Programme Analyst will also assist with gender matters as a cross-cutting issue. The Programme Analyst on Youth assists in the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by analyzing relevant political, social and economic trends and providing inputs to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Programme Analyst assists with programme/ project implementation by using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures, as well as by monitoring results achieved during implementation.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, drafts project documents and work plans and prepares tables and statistical data.
  • Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyzes factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations.
  • Contributes to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination.
  • Supports advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the CO by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events. Establishes and maintains network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.
  • Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to the youth/young people field and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.Qualification & Experience:

    Education: 

    • Advanced degree in education, public health, youth studies, population, and/or other related social science field.

    Knowledge and Experience:

    • Prior experience in the field of youth programme activities would be desirable.

    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
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    • Functional Skill Set:
      • 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

      Languages:

      • Fluency in English and Romanian is required.
      • Working knowledge of one or more additional languages such as Russian, Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language would be an asset. 

      This is a local position, therefore only citizens of the Republic of Moldova or others legally authorized to work in the country are eligible to apply.

      The United Nations Organization is committed to diversity and inclusion. Women, persons from vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic, linguistic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, refugees and other noncitizens legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, as well as persons from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

      Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

      HOW TO APPLY:

      To apply on-line for this position and read more detailed information, please visit: 

      https://erecruit.partneragencies.org/psc/UNDPP1HRE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=14387&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

      Applications for this position must be received no later than on: 1 March 2018

      Only those short listed will be contacted.