Programme Analyst, Information Management and M&E Temporary

Organizational Setting

The Position:

The Programme Analyst, Information Management (IM) and M&E will be responsible for information management & M&E of UNFPA´s humanitarian response in both GBV and SRHR in Beira, Mozambique, also supporting humanitarian efforts in Manica. The incumbent will report to the designated Local Coordinator, under the guidance of the Surge Humanitarian Response Coordinator, and work in close collaboration with the M&E and Innovation Technical Specialist in Maputo.

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 (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and 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.

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:

The Programme Analyst, Information Management & M&E will be based in Beira and will provide support to effective and efficient implementation of the SRHR and GBV programme in the province of Sofala and Manica. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with National and Surge Officers for SRHR and GBV.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

You would be responsible for:

The Programme Analyst, Information Management will provide strategic information management support to the management of the UNFPA’s humanitarian programme in Sofala. His/her roles and responsibilities will include:

Information management support to the SRHR team

• Responsible for technical guidance, coordination, data collection and analysis of SRHR and GBV related data from all members of the sector in Sofala;
• Create and maintain a database of SRHR and GBV activities and commodities in Sofala;
• Coordinate with relevant partners for timely submission of data, data entry, analysis and reporting;
• Provide training to sector members as needed;
• Design, implement, refine, and monitor data reporting systems for UNFPA’s own SRHR and GBV activities in Sofala to support the SRHR and GBV units with analysis and frequent field monitoring activities.

Coordinate collection of geospatial information on essential SRHR/health services and any other relevant matters on the ground.

• Coordinate and maintain a range of geospatial information collection that may vary from GPS coordinates of operational/planned SRHR and GBV service points and other relevant health service points, emergency patient transport points, contingency SRHR and medical supply distribution points and mobile medical team operations in disaster scenarios;
• Coordinate with other sector information management officers to keep up-to-date on humanitarian activities relevant to SRHR and GBV activities such as nutrition clinics, or food distribution points, as well as on information critical to effective disaster response such as flood/landslide risk areas, road access, or medevac/casevac points;
• Visually present where relevant agencies operate in Sofala and the surrounding vital infrastructures and service delivery points, so that agencies can optimize service/referral coordination and identify any potential gaps or duplication in coverage;
• With assistance from the Country Office, produce tailored maps to assist with planning of UNFPA/SRHR subsector humanitarian response.

Coordination

• Attend and partake in meetings, trainings and special events related to SRHR and GBV humanitarian responses. Provide SRHR and GBV updates as needed and share information gathered with SRHR and GBV teams and other relevant colleagues as well as SRHR and GBV partners;
• Assist in ensuring appropriate, timely liaison with the Country Office Units to monitor effective and timely distribution and utilization of emergency RH kits and other commodities and medicines that the Country Office has procured for Sofala;
• Facilitate communication flows among the SRHR and GBV teams to ensure updates are shared and that tasks are completed;
• Identify bottlenecks and take proactive actions to address the challenges that prevent the achievement of results in office support activities through planning and organizing;
• Organize and accurately complete multiple SRHR and GBV related tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.

Communication and Information Management

• General management of SRHR and GBV team information, documents, correspondence and reports;
• Create, edit and present information (queries, reports, documents) in a visually pleasing, clear and presentable format;
• Edit, format and provide input to correspondence, reports, documents and presentations using word processing, spreadsheets and databases;
• Liaise with SRHR and GBV partners to share critical information, guiding documents and updates, as well as to connect and redirect partners to other relevant people and resources;
• Organize the collection and compilation of information from SRHR and GBV partners in Sofala, including SRHR and GBV needs, activities, interventions, lessons and good practices;
• Assist the SRHR and GBV team in preparing relevant SRHR and GBV related advocacy materials, inputs and updates for relevant stakeholders and partners, including for UNFPA HQs, ISCG (e.g. SitRep), donors, SitRep, etc;
• Assist the communications team in the Mozambique CO in providing information and materials to publicize UNFPA SRHR and GBV work via social media, press releases, articles, documentaries, TV interviews and radio;
• Coach and build the capacity of staff members and staff of implementing partners in information management, as needed.

Any other duties

• Perform any other duties as required by the CO Senior Managers, the Communications Officer and Humanitarian Response Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent and above) with specialization in public health, gender studies, humanitarian affairs, human rights, law, economics, statistics, data management, ICT, sociology, social work, development studies, public administration, international relations, and/or other related social science disciplines.

Knowledge and Experience

• Two years of experience in data management, research or monitoring and evaluation, preferably related to health;
• Experience on data collection and analysis, including proficiency in geospatial information systems;

• Experience in UN/UNFPA humanitarian/development/peace-building programming and operations is desired;
• Demonstrate understanding about UN common programming principles including human-rights based approach, gender equality and capacity development;
• Proved experience in survivors-centered approach;
• Experience in coordination and liaison with government counterparts and other development partners and stakeholders, including NGOs and communities;
• Demonstrated professional experience within a multinational and multicultural environment;
• Skills in building strategic alliances and partnerships, strong communication and networking and excellent organizational skills;
• Experience in developing and/or contributing to the development of training materials and experience in facilitating and conducting capacity development training;
• Excellent English and Portuguese speaking and writing skills, excellent communications skills, and inter-personal skills;
• Ability to self-manage, emotional intelligence, empathy, team spirit, conflict management as well as negotiating skills.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.

Required Competencies

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity;
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system;
• Embracing diversity in all its forms;
• 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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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