REPRESENTANTE AUXILIAR

Concurso para la vacante del puesto de Representante Auxiliar- NOC del Fondo de Población de las Naciones Unidas. Adjunto encontrará los términos de referencia.

Bajo la supervisión del Representante, contribuirá sustantivamente con la dirección efectiva de las actividades del UNFPA en todas las áreas programáticas, con especial énfasis en el área de salud y derechos reproductivos. Analizará y determinará las tendencias nacionales y regionales del sector salud y brindará aportes técnicos y gerenciales en la planificación, monitoreo y evaluación de proyectos en el área de salud y derechos reproductivos.

1. Título del puesto: Assistant Representative- NOC
2. Tipo de contrato: Fixed term anual
3. Grado: LNOC-I
4. Fecha de inicio: 1º de octubre, 2009
5. Descripción del puesto: Se adjunta

Las personas interesadas deberán completar el formulario P11 en la página http://www.unfpa.org.pe/vacantes/index.htm y remitirlo al correo rrhh@unfpa.org.pe indicando en el subject “REP AUX-NOC”.

La fecha límite para la recepción de candidaturas será el domingo 30 de agosto 2009.
De igual manera, mucho se agradecerá circular esta convocatoria con sus contactos profesionales interesados.


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Assistant Representative (NO-C)



Organizational Context



Under the supervision of the Representative, the Asst Rep substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in all programmatic areas, with a special emphasis in the area of reproductive health and rights. She/he analyzes and assesses relevant national and sub-national health sector trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. The Asst Rep guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA – Peru Country Programme by monitoring results achieved in the implementation, extracting lessons learned and identifying best practices.



The Asst Rep facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government at national and sub-national level, the multi lateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues.



The Asst Rep must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The Asst Rep is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the Country Office



Results-Oriented Functional Statement:



In collaboration with Government counterparts, regional advisers and technical experts, NGOs and other partners contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the Country Programme in line with national priorities and objectives, and according to UNDG/UNFPA programme policies and procedures. The Asst Rep ensures quality of programming/project design on issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health and rights, integrating a gender perspective. Establishes appropriate project execution, monitoring and reporting mechanisms.



Analyzes and interprets the political and socio-cultural environment within which the health sector develops, from a gender and human rights perspective and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention for the achievement of key health related results. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies, analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination and development frameworks.



Analyzes and reports on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action. Monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.





Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging reproductive health and rights 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.



Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e: project summaries; conference papers, speeches, donor profiles and participating in donor meetings and public information events.

Functional Competencies:

Primary Competencies

Results-based programme development and management

Contributes to the achievement of results through primary research and analysis and effective monitoring of programme/project implementation. Uses analytical skills to identify opportunities for project development and participates in the formulation of proposals ensuing substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches.

Innovation and marketing of new approaches

Enhances existing processes and products. Documents and analyzes innovative strategies, best practices and new approaches. Adapts quickly to change.

Additional Competencies

Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners

Establishes, maintains and utilizes a broad network of contacts to keep abreast of developments and to share information. Analyzes and selected materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders.

Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda

Creates effective evidence-based advocacy messages and strategies using opportunities to bring forward and disseminate advocacy work. Performs analysis of economic and political situations and scenarios and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.



Resource mobilization

Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and government authorities to recommend a strategic approach. Promotes and encourages Country Office action for increased contribution to core resources, including cost sharing modalities.



Corporate Competencies:

Values



Integrity/Commitment to mandate

Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken. Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA's mandate and to the organizational vision.



Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning

Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others. Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.

Valuing diversity

Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity. Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences. Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.



Managing Relationships



Working in teams

Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.



Communicating information and ideas

Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner. Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information. Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.





Conflict and self management

Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict. Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person. Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.





Working with people



Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management

Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team. Knows his/her limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues and supervisors. Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn. Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.



Personal Leadership and Effectiveness



Analytical and strategic thinking

Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.



Results orientation/Commitment to excellence

Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence. Takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.



Appropriate and transparent decision making

Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions. Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviours.



Job Requirements



Academic Requirements

Post graduate studies in medicine, public health and/or social sciences.



Experience

8 to 10 years professional experience preferably in programme/project management in the area of public health working with government counterparts and civil society organizations.



Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish.



Computer skills:

Proficiency in current office software applications.