Programme Associate, G6, Abidjan/Côte d'Ivoire
Organizational Context
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN's leading agency for realizing a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. This role is based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and operates within the framework of UNFPA's strategic plan, focusing on transformative results in sexual and reproductive health, family planning, and ending gender-based violence. The Programme Associate supports the country office's efforts to achieve these goals.
Job Purpose
The Programme Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the operational management and implementation of projects and programmes within UNFPA's 9th cooperation programme in Côte d'Ivoire. This position directly contributes to achieving the goals of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action, with a specific focus on universal access to sexual and reproductive health services, eliminating gender-based violence, and integrating population dynamics into national planning. The role is instrumental in supporting planning, partnership, effective project management, and monitoring and evaluation efforts, ultimately aiming to maintain girls in school and empower women.
Responsibilities
The Programme Associate is responsible for the operational management and implementation of projects and programmes, providing administrative and logistical support to Programme Officers. Key duties include managing work plans and equipment, document management, and administrative tasks. The role involves maintaining an information-sharing network with key stakeholders in sexual and reproductive health and rights to guide UNFPA's interventions. Responsibilities encompass supporting the revision of quarterly work plans, acting as a focal point for project information dissemination, preparing correspondence, and assisting with project registration and financial requisitions in Atlas. The associate also organizes travel, missions, workshops, and meetings, supports programme studies and evaluations, maintains data and information records, compiles relevant statistics, and manages the programme's partner registry and contact list.
Work Experience
Requires 6 years of experience in project/programme management assistance. Proficiency in common office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is necessary. Experience in logistical management is required. Experience with United Nations agencies is desirable.
Skills
Core competencies include achieving results, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, self-management, and effective communication. Functional skills involve knowledge management, improving programme quality, data and process management, innovation, and continuous learning. Proficiency in French (oral and written) is essential, with knowledge of English as a working language.