United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
DUE: 13 APR 2023
Job Identification: 9687
Job Schedule:Full time
Grade: NPSA-9
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area: Health
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 4 year(s) experience
Required Languages:English
Desired Languages: Shona or Ndebele
Mobility required/no mobility: no mobility required
Job Description
Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with a broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, UNDP help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP is a longstanding technical partner of governments, civil society and communities providing advice on law, policy, governance, and human rights. As an integrator across policy, programmes and organizations in the UN system, UNDP has partnerships at the highest levels of government, with law-making bodies such as parliaments, judiciary, national human rights institutions and with civil society organizations. #WeBelongAfrica (WBA) is coordinated by UNDP’s Africa Region HIV, Health & Development (HHD) team.
UNDP’s #WeBelongAfrica Programme (#WBA) is a regional initiative that integrates two UNDP projects, namely the “Inclusive Governance Initiative” and the “Southern Africa Young Key Population Initiative”. #WBA is designed to support state entities in sub-Saharan Africa to become increasingly accountable and responsive to, and inclusive of, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI) and Young Key Populations, which in turn will contribute to better laws, more responsive public-sector services, and social norms that affirm these populations’ perspectives, needs and rights.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist – #WBA, the Programme Analyst provides technical support to the UNDP country office in implementing activities related to WBA project.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Supporting the implementation and monitoring of #WBA country-level activities as per the strategy and work plan to be developed including.
Monitor and share information about LGBTI-related issues and activities in Zimbabwe, including actions and statements by parliamentarians, civil servants, the judiciary, important influencers, and civil society;
Convening of Implementing Partners and coordination of their activities;
Preparation of policy briefs, speaking notes, PowerPoint presentations and similar tools;
Development and implementation of #WBA related communications activities, in social and traditional media;
Drafting concept notes for training workshops.
b) Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist-# WBA, lead in the development of annual workplans and budgets for WBA activities in Zimbabwe each year.
c) Developing virtual and physical advocacy training sessions for Young Key Populations and LGBTI groups using tools such as the Young Key Population Advocacy guide, the Zimbabwe Legal Environment Assessment, and other similar resources.
d) Leading the delivery of virtual and face to face capacity development training for young key populations and LGBTI groups.
e) Developing materials and conduct online sessions to prepare young key populations and LGBTI for effective participation in regional events including SADC, ACHPR, and AU meetings.
f) Documenting and producing lessons learned on national and regional young key population and LGBTI advocacy capacity interventions.
g) Supporting the planning and facilitation of a national strategy development process to build consensus with key stakeholders on the most appropriate strategic direction for UNDP-managed work on LGBTI inclusion in the country.
Institutional Arrangement
The Programme Analyst- #WBA will work directly under the supervision of the Programme Specialist-HHD.
Competencies:
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Management:
Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, priorities and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
Monitoring: Abilit to provide managers and stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.
Finance:
Financial Planning and Budgeting: Ability to create and manage processes to achieve UNDP’s long and short-term financial goals, including through planning, budgeting, forecasting, analyzing and reporting.
Digital & Innovation:
Creative facilitation: Ability to swiftly build rapport with participants and create a safe space where they feel comfortable to share their views, concerns, experiences and reflections, supporting this with a range of tools to stimulate active participation.
Social Media Communication:
Communication: Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks.
Partnership Management:
Relationship Management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relationships, trust aand mutual understanding.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree in Law, Public Health, Development Studies, or related fields or;
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Health, Development Studies, or related fields in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years with Master’s Degree or 4 years with bachelor’s degree relevant experience in Health-related and/or LGBTI related projects is a requirement;
Highly motivated, a pleasant character with good teamwork spirit;
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment;
Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including LGBTI, and authorities at different levels;
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision and ability to work with tight deadlines;
Systematic and organized, with an ability to be flexible and adaptive;
Strong writing skills, coordination and liasing capabilities;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; culturally and socially sensitive;
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
Previous UNDP/LPP experience would be an added advantage;
Experience in handling of web-based management systems;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
Knowledge of the national languages would be an asset.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills. Knowledge of the national languages Shona or Ndebele would be an asset.
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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