Job opportunities at UNFPA- Programme Coordinator, Kasulu, Kigoma,
Tanzania
Job
Description
Job
Title
NATIONAL
POST: Programme Coordinator – SRHR, Kasulu, Kigoma, NO-C
Job ID
14661
Location
East and
Southern Africa
Full/Part
Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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Rotation
This
post is non-rotational.
Duty
Station: Kasulu, Kigoma
Closing
Date: 24 May 2018 (5 pm, Kigoma time)
Duration:
One Year (*)
Post
Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
PLEASE
NOTE THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF TANZANIA ONLY
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*[i] No
expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5
Organizational
Setting
The
incumbent will be stationed in Kasulu, Kigoma (at UNHCR office premises) and on
a day to day basis, will coordinate the implementation of Sexual and
Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Eliminating Violence Against Women
and Children (VAWC) activities in Nyarugusu, Mtendeli and Nduta refugee camps;
and in the local community. He/she will also attend all coordination/working
group meetings and other critical forums where appropriate. The incumbent will
be under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative.
Job
Purpose
The
Programme Coordinator-SRHR provides support to the country office in: providing
technical assistance to implementation, monitoring and supervision of the
programme in Kigoma both development and humanitarian-funded SRHR and
Eliminating VAWC activities. The incumbent will be guided among others, by work
plans with implementing partners and the UN Kigoma Joint Programme in support
of the local community, while building collaboration with the Ministry of
Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) and
other organizations working in Kigoma and in the Refugee camps, to monitor,
document and report on the programme.
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Main
Tasks & Responsibilities
Partnerships
and Coordination
Work
closely with Implementing Partners to ensure the timely implementation of the
development and humanitarian work plans and identify and address any barriers
to implementation.
Participate
in the Health and Protection Sub-Working Groups and ensure the integration of
SRHR and Sexual and Gender based Violence (SGBV) priorities into development
and humanitarian response plans and implementation.
Liaise
with other sectors (protection, water and sanitation, community services, camp
coordination, etc.) addressing SRHR related priorities and concerns in
humanitarian settings.
Ensure
that the Inter-Agency Reproductive Health (RH) coordination is in place as part
of the Health Cluster by supporting the responding agencies to any emergency in
coordination and implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP)
and assessing needs for a Reproductive Health focal person at each agency or
sector.
Provide
support to the lead agency on coordinating implementation of MISP on
positioning Reproductive Health under the health coordinating mechanism by
reporting at the health coordination meetings and sharing any necessary
information to facilitate the process.
Coordinate
RH interventions with other health actors and implementing partners by
facilitating regular stakeholder meetings and sharing information on the
availability of RH resources and supplies.
Liaise
with relevant partners to enhance RH services and commodities including Dignity
kits for affected populations, assessing whether commodities are available and
being used.
Under
the direction of the Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the
Assistant Representative, provide substantial input to develop a comprehensive
SRHR and SGBV programme, including referral and reporting mechanisms, information
sharing, coordination, and monitoring/evaluation.
Technical
Leadership
Provide
technical support in relation to SRHR and SGBV in the preparation of Regional
Response Plans, CAP, Flash and other appeal processes and documents.
Work
with relevant partners to develop and/or revise training materials according to
the local context and implement relevant training sessions on the MISP and the
Clinical Management of Rape (CMR), for different humanitarian actors.
Provide
technical input to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to
address SRHR and SGBV in the context of a broader gender inequality lense .
Arrange
for the capacity building of partners to provide comprehensive SRHR and SGBV
support services.
Provide
continuous advice and guidance to the CO on strengthening the
development-humanitarian nexus of the program.
Any
other technical needs in support of UNFPA Tanzania’s implementation of its
eight Country Programme of Assistance (July 2016 – June 2022).
Monitoring
and Evaluation
Identify
opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
Assess
the monitoring and evaluation systems for MISP implementation and develop a
plan of action and timetable for all monitoring activities to be undertaken.
Carry
out regular visits to sites and to health units and service delivery points, to
check the main needs and to ensure that partners are implementing high-quality
programmes to respond to the SRHR and SGBV needs of the affected population.
Closely
work with the UNFPA Humanitarian focal person, Programme Analyst Adolescent
Sexual and Reproductive Health and the UNFPA Monitoring and Evaluation Officer,
develop appropriate checklists/ monitoring tools in coordination with the
implementing partners.
Work
with the UNFPA Humanitarian Focal person to prepare and submit forecasting and
preparedness needs.
Administrative
and Miscellaneous Duties
·Contribute
to monthly UNFPA Country Office Situation Reports
Work
closely with Operations staff members to ensure that activities are implemented
within the allocated budgets and in-line with policies and procedures. Alerts
in case of deviations.
Regular
follow-up with IPs on the timely submission of financial reports (FACE). Assist
in budget revisions when needed.
Write
monthly work plans, monthly reports and other reports as needed or requested.
Provide
UNFPA with stories and anecdotes to be posted in newsletters, websites, press
releases, and other visibility tools
Assist
in writing proposals and engaging in other fundraising efforts to support the
CO Refugees Response Plan
Other
duties as required
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Qualifications
and Experience
Education:
An
Advanced University Degree in public health, family health, health research,
global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental
health sciences, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health
related sciences is required.
Knowledge
& Experience:
A
minimum of 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian planning and
management and/or in relevant areas of health care, health
emergency/humanitarian preparedness, in a developing country is required.
Relevant humanitarian field experience and having worked in any UN system
agency or organization is an asset.
Languages:
Fluency
of the local language of the duty station as well as proficiency in English
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Required
Competencies
Values:
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Exemplifying integrity
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Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
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Embracing diversity in all its forms
•
Embracing change
Core
Competencies:
•
Achieving Results
• Being
Accountable
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Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
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Thinking analytically and Strategically
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Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
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Communicating for Impact
Functional
Skill Set:
• Providing logistical support
• Managing data
• Managing documents, correspondence and
reports
• Managing information and work flow
• Good level of emotional intelligence, empathy
and conflict management as well as
negotiating skills.
•
Analytical and strategic thinking, results oriented, commitment to excellence
and able to work efficiently under high pressure.
•
Planning, organizing and multitasking
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UNFPA
Work Environment
UNFPA
provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality,
teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance
of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender
distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal
opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
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