UNFPA RH / HIV & AIDS National Project Professional Personnel Job in Nairobi Kenya

UNFPA RH / HIV & AIDS National Project Professional Personnel Job in Nairobi Kenya
February 19, 2015 Job Description

Position Title: National Project Professional Personnel (NPPP) – RH/HIV&AIDS

Grade: Service Contract (SB-4)

Location: Nairobi

Duration: One year renewable

Organizational Unit: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Reporting to: Head-Division of Reproductive Health, Ministry of Health

Background: Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Deputy Representative and direct supervision of the Head-Division of Reproductive Health in the Ministry of Health, the NPPP substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of reproductive health/rights and gender.
He/ She is expected to analyze and assess relevant technical, political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs and feedback to SRH/HIV/AIDS programme formulation and evaluation.



The NPP position is based in the Ministry of Health’s Reproductive and Maternal Health Unit.

Duties and responsibilities:
Provide technical and logistic support to the referenced ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations in coordination, implementation, monitoring and supervision of reproductive health programme activities in the supported districts and during humanitarian response and work closely with other Development Partners in Health.
Coordinating UNFPA support to the Ministry of Health and Non-Governmental Organizations in the implementation of integrated and quality reproductive health activities.
Prepare and submit programme and financial analysis and reports on the implementation of the programme requests for funds (FACE), and ensuring the implementing partners adhere to UNFPA requirement and procedures;
Participate in the formulation of various Reproductive Health program documents for the referenced ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations.
Facilitate and ensure regular monitoring, supervision and continuous internal evaluation of project activities;
Facilitate procurement of RH commodities, project equipment, vehicles, and training materials and ensuring their appropriate and effective use;
Liaising with UNFPA Country Office and the referenced implementing partners to ensure timely submission of work-plans and budgets, reports and other relevant documents, release of project funds and effective implementation of the project activities.
Collaborate with other institutions and organizations in the sharing of experiences and lessons learned;
Guides and works together with Officer of implanting partners’ assigned to the UNFPA programme.
Participate in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office
Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging trends in RH/HIV&AIDS and gender issues, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
Required Competencies:

Core Competencies
Integrity and commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and values
Performance management, developing people, coaching and mentoring
Work in teams
Analytical and strategic thinking in the area of reproductive health
Knowledge sharing and continuous learning
Communication
Functional Competencies
Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners, and building strategic alliances and partnerships – building strategic alliances;
Job knowledge / technical expertise – excellent knowledge of own discipline.
Other Requirements:
Successful candidates must have a master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health and/or other related fields.
We expect minimum professional experience of 5 years, preferably in Reproductive Health programme / project management in the public or private sector.
Candidates are expected to be fluent in English Language and proficient in current office software applications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their applications to email address: kenya.recruit@unfpa.org by Wednesday, 11 March 2015, quoting the post title on the subject line.

Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees.

We will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further interest.
Women and nationals from developing countries (this is a National Position) are encouraged to apply.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.

Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, 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.’