Programme Assistant
Location : Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA
Application Deadline : 07-Apr-16
Additional Category
Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : GS-5
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
16-May-2016
Duration of Initial Contract : One Year Renewable
Expected Duration of Assignment : One Year Renewable
Background
UNFPA Tanzania is a Typology Type IV office, with approximately 33 staff
members providing programmatic support on Reproductive Health (RH),
Youth, Population and Development (P&D) and Gender with support from
operations team. Our work reflects the authority and commitment of
Member States to uphold the United Nations normative values of social
justice and inclusiveness ('leaving no one behind') on human rights,
specifically by working to promote universal sexual and reproductive
health and rights. The Programme Assistant works under the overall
supervision of the Deputy and direct supervision of the Assistant
Representative. S/he works in close collaboration with both operation
and programme teams. S/he provides support to national authorities and
implementing partners for the realization of the results as stipulated
in the organization strategic plan and country programme results. The
staff member is expected to interact regularly with the entire programme
team and contribute to the Country Programme as required.
Purpose
The Programme Assistant supports the design, planning and management of
UNFPA's country programme by providing and managing data inputs,
providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and
following up on recommendations.
The Programme Assistant applies established systems and procedures and
assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling,
synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and
development, reproductive health and gender issues. He/she is
instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and
developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance
with established procedures. The Programme Assistant maintains
collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff.
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