Applications are open for the Program Specialist Vacancy for at UNFPA in the USA. Interested candidates can apply for the position now.

Job Purpose

• Under the overall guidance of the Chief, non-core global funds management unit, the Programme Specialist is responsible for the coordination, with implementing units and Fund advisors, of programmatic and reporting activities related to non-core global funds.
• Furthermore, he/she analyzes and interprets UNFPA’s policies, rules and regulations as well as donor reporting requirements and ensures the compliance of reporting.
• Additionally, the Programme Specialist promotes a collaborative and integrated client-oriented approach consistent with UNFPA’s rules and regulations.

Duties for Program Specialist Vacancy in the USA

The incumbent will do the following duties

• Contribute to the implementation of a quality assurance framework for reporting related to global non-core funds;
• Additionally, working with all parties internally and externally, provide support to implement a cohesive and coordinated approach to joint annual work planning and reporting;
• Similarly, support the Governance Body meetings as rapporteur and prepare related material
• Furthermore, support planning and design of internal communications strategies between the Secretariat and all parties involved in delivering activities funded through global non-core funds
• Also, assistance in the development of an annual documentation framework and publications plan.

Qualifications

The candidate should meet the given criteria for the Program Specialist Vacancy for at UNFPA in the USA

Education

• Advanced University Degree in international development, economics, public administration and information, business administration, social sciences, public health or related fields in media relations, communications, publishing or related fields.

Knowledge

• Liaise with all parties involved to gather material and review narrative inputs for mid-year and end of year reporting activities;
• Also, contribute to the incorporation of evaluation results in mid-year and end of year reporting activities
• Similarly, provide guidance and support to technical experts in finalizing their end of year reports for donors
• Furthermore, finalize inputs from all stakeholders and produce narrative annual reports to donors;
• Also, facilitate knowledge building and sharing.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Application

• UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
• Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment.
• Print out the Guide for the reference during the registration and application process.

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