Programme Manager - Bmgf Project, Sb5, New Delhi, India

The Position:

The position is aimed at supporting the SRH programmes of the Country Office through technical assistance for knowledge management, development of policy briefs, resource and communication material, global best practices. Support resource mobilization, research and innovations, evidence generation on emerging RH issues, and capacity building initiatives that are relevant to UNFPA’s Country Programme.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan focuses on three transformative results: (i) to end preventable maternal deaths; (ii) end unmet need for family planning; and (iii) end gender-based violence and harmful practices. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

Job Purpose:

UNFPA has been a partner of the Government of India (GoI) since 1974 and is now implementing its 10th five-year (2023 - 2027) Country Programme. The Country Programme leverages large-scale government programmes to strengthen maternal health and family planning interventions and promote comprehensive SRH services through advocacy, technical assistance, capacity building and system strengthening approaches through national initiatives and support to State governments in its focus states.   Furthermore, UNFPA is a co-convener of the FP 2030 partnership in the country. It is supporting the implementation of the FP 2030 roadmap and action plan at the national level and UNFPA focused states.

You will report to the Programmes and Technical Support Lead, UNFPA, and will work in close collaboration with the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights unit.

You would be responsible for: 

Under the direct technical guidance of the Programme  & Technical Support Lead, in the Country Office,

• Prepare technical briefs and policy papers on maternal health, Family Planning, and other emerging Reproductive Health issues for advocacy and evidence-building.
• Develop project proposals and concept notes and assist the Country Office in resource mobilization for SRHR. 
• Review and provide substantive inputs to documents, guidelines, and training materials on SRH to align with international guidelines.
• Assist in advancing humanitarian/emergency preparedness and response initiatives of UNFPA India Country including development of resource and training materials on SRH in humanitarian settings.
• Support in initiatives such as research, innovations, development of tech-based solutions for FP and MH and other emerging issues such as climate change. 
• Facilitate in knowledge management by supporting documentation of best practices and interventions related to UNFPA’s work in sexual and reproductive health and rights. 
• Assist in newer initiatives such as in the areas of climate change, addressing RH morbidities and cancers of reproductive organs.
• Conduct field visits to UNFPA focus states, extend need based technical inputs to State offices and assist in capacity building initiatives.
• Undertake other tasks as may be assigned from time to time based on emerging needs.

Qualifications and Experience 

Education: 

Masters in public health/medical degree/social sciences 

Knowledge and experience: 

• At least 10 years of professional experience in reproductive health, preferably in programme management. 
• Experience of working on SRHR programs.
• Good writing skills with experience of developing proposals, policy briefs/technical papers and advocacy notes.

Competency:

• Multi-tasking, handling various responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Good negotiation and facilitation skills including the ability to work in diverse settings.

Language: 

• Fluency in English (both spoken and written) is required and working knowledge of Hindi.

Required Competencies 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programme
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Core Competencies: 

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

Compensation and Benefits 
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus, health insurance, pension and other benefits as applicable.

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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