Jobs in Calabar, Cross River State for a Programme Coordinator at UNFPA

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an International Development Agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
UNFPA supports Countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

We are currently seeking to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator, Cross River Decentralized Office

Location: Calabar, Nigeria
Job ID: 2727

Job Descriptions

• Under the guidance of the Representative, the Programme Coordinator of Cross River Decentralized Office (DO) has a dual role.
• S/he is the primary implementer of the Country Programme at the Cross River DO, as well as overseeing the Reproductive Health component in the DO.
• The Programme Coordinator of Cross River DO substantively contributes to the management of UNFPA activities in the DO.
• Acting as an analyst/advisor, the Programme Coordinator of Cross River DO proactively provides the Representative with information on achievement of results in the implementation of UNFPA programmes in the states under the DO.

• S/he must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to advance the ICPD policy agenda.

• Creates substantive knowledge of population and development, Reproductive Health and Gender Equality issues in the DO, assesses technical assistance needs in these areas and advises on the suitability of programmes and projects to meet these needs. Addresses policy issues and provides substantive inputs to facilitate policy dialogue and the incorporation of these policies into national plans and strategies, UN systems initiatives and development frameworks (CCA, UNDAP, PRSPs, SWAPs, CAPs MDG).
• Provides substantive technical support and coordination for the effective management of all programme outputs including development and implementation of result based work plans, project financial monitoring and budget management in ATLAS.
• In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners contributes substantively to implement an integrated UNFPA programme, monitoring and evaluation.
• Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging programmatic issues, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with the Field Office team for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
• Represents UNFPA in the geographic area, which covers 8 states with a population of 30 million, and in various fora as requested by the Representative on programmatic and technical issues.
• Facilitate the effective running of the DO, including efficient management and supervision of staff, finance and administrative matters in accordance with relevant UNFPA rules and procedures.
• Provides substantive leadership and inputs into the design and formulation of programmes and projects translating UNFPA’s mandate and strategies priorities into local interventions, and responding to Government plans and priorities. Introduces into the project formulation process the results of programme and project reviews and evaluations, best practices, as well as innovative strategies, approaches and policies
• Advises and reports on achievement of programme and project results, proactively measuring substantive progress and the effective utilization of financial and human project resources using appropriate monitoring and measuring mechanisms and tools. Leads programme and project implementation, guiding and orienting executing agencies and project personnel introducing effective modalities and practices of implementation.
• Creates and documents knowledge by evaluating programmes, projects and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices and replicable strategies and approaches and actively shares and applies this knowledge. Creates mechanisms to collect and share knowledge.
• Analyzes population and development, Reproductive Health and Gender equality issues within the states in the DO to provide substantive inputs to institutional responses and advocacy strategies taking into account political and social sensitivities. Takes opportunities to advocate and advance UNFPA's policy agenda by participating in public information events.
• Contributes to the resource mobilization strategy by analyzing information on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs and project proposals in line with donor priorities, creating feedback mechanisms and providing information on progress of donor funded projects. Identifies opportunities for cost sharing.
• Have oversight responsibility and is accountable for the appropriate use and management of DO resources and those provided for the programmes in the geographic area.
• In collaboration with the Representative, provides a harmonized coordination support to UN Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and state’s national authorities through the establishment of a wider/appropriate consultation process to enhance coordination between state counterparts, development partners, thus strengthening the links between states counterparts and UN Agencies.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Representative in close connection with the main office.

• Advanced degree in health, population, demography and/or other related social science field. PhD is an advantage.
• 7 years of professional experience, preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector.
• Knowledge of the UN System will be an advantage.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

• Exemplifying Integrity; Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA mandate & the UN System; Embracing cultural diversity; Embracing change.

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Developing & applying professional expertise/business acumen
• Thinking analytically and strategically
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for Impact.

• Engaging internal/external partners and stakeholders
• Leading, developing & empowering people/creating a culture of performance
• Making Decisions and exercising judgment

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments & Partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Internal & external communication & Advocacy; Resource Mobilization
• Results-based programme development management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches

• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

• This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.