Programme Analyst, Midwifery and Maternal Health, Jakarta - Indonesia, NOB

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY is ONLY OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF INDONESIA

The Position:

The Programme Analyst, Midwifery and Maternal Health analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends, guiding and facilitating the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes relating to Sexual and Reproductive Health with a  focus on Midwifery and Maternal Health in the Indonesia Country Office. 

The Programme Analyst, Midwifery and Maternal Health, will report to the Programme Specialist for Reproductive Health.

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 strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

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.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Working within a large and complex country context, Programme Analyst  will support the effective management of the UNFPA programme in maternal health and midwifery. Through substantive analysis and assessment of political and social trends  the Programme Analyst  will manage project formulation, implementation, evaluation, monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding appropriate application of UNFPA’s systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required. The Programme Analyst will contribute to the joint programming initiatives, policy advocacy and development of frameworks/guidelines that improve the skilled midwifery workforce and quality of maternal health care to end preventable maternal deaths.

You would be responsible for: 

• In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributing to the design and implementation of programmes that strengthen the midwifery workforce and improve quality of maternal health care aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures.
• Managing work plan development, budget allocation, including monitoring of expenditures to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information and delivery of programme results.
• Assisting in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices, sharing these with relevant partners and  management for future planning in the midwifery and maternal health thematic area.
• Ensuring appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms, and systems are established and implemented for this purpose.
• Analyzing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention in the field of  sexual and reproductive health focusing  on midwifery and maternal health. 
• Analyzing policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans; preparing briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks focusing on midwifery and maternal health within the country programme.
• Assessing implications of new policy developments and strategies on programme execution, and ensuring their integration in midwifery programmes to keep relevance of UNFPA’s interventions.
• Establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs.
• Supporting the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the UNFPA County Office (CO), by ensuring preparation of relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in related meetings and public events.
• Participate and support coordination of relevant national and sub-national, such technical working groups, steering committees

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Advanced university degree in.  public health, medicine, social science development and/or other related social science disciplines

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum of two (2) years professional experience in the field of public health, with experience in programme/ project management;
• Work experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health programme is desirable;
• Knowledge of the country’s context and a good understanding of the government systems, particularly in sexual and reproductive health areas;
• Practical experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems;
• Work experience in the UN system and development partners will be an added advantage. 

Languages: 

Fluency in verbal and written English and Indonesian language is required.

Required Competencies:

Values:

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

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

Functional Competencies:

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

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing strategic focus,
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance
• Making decisions and exercising judgment

Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.