Mission and objectives

UNFPA has been working in Yemen since early 1970s. UNFPA’s 5th Country Programme for Yemen from 2012-2015 has been extended since 2016. The current country programme has been directed to a humanitarian response upon the activation of a Level 3 emergency response in Yemen on 1 July 2015. UNFPA’s response in Yemen aims at meeting the reproductive health needs of women and girls and ensuring that they are protected from gender-based violence, working in close partnership with local authorities, non-governmental partners and UN agencies across the country.

Context

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.

Task Description

• Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects on population and development and other areas within the Country Programme by compiling and analyzing information in the subject area including the collection and preparation of tables and statistical data. • Drafts concept notes/project proposals in the area of Population and Development. • Implements initiatives in the area of Population and Development including the cooperation with local stakeholders (public and civil society) and supervision of work consultants. • Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms. • Programme Analyst Population and Development systematically assesses the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports in the area of Population and Development. Analyzes factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations. • Coordinates project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs. • Contributes to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination. • Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing ways to systematically assess achievement and recommending corrective action as required; conducting field visits; participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. • Analyses and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities, and identifying opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. • Analyses policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans; preparing briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks. • Supports senior officers in the establishment and maintenance of partnerships with implementing partners, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of UNFPA activities including in the humanitarian settings. • Assists the Programme Coordinators to analyze the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA programme activities, and pursuing opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. • Works with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to capture lessons learned and best practices for future planning • Provides data, information and evidence to the Programme Coordinator to support the Country Representative in advocacy and resource mobilization, • Undertakes any other duties requested by the supervisor or the Representative.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

Yemen is currently considered as L3 crisis country, and travel to Sana’a international airport is by use of UNHAS flights. Yemenia flies three times a week, however, it is not accessible to international staff traveling to and out of Sana’a. the climate is favorable compared to other parts of Yemen. Due to the unpredictable security situation in Sana’a, All UN internationally recruited personnel reside in United Nations Common Accommodation Facility (UNCAF), which has been approved by UNDSS. Movement within the city is by armoured vehicles within designated areas, while in other areas, there is a requirement to get clearance from the national authorities and UNDSS. Yemen is a unique country and with a unique humanitarian operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. International UN Specialist volunteers in Yemen are entitled to: - Monthly Living Allowance 2392.15 $ - One-time entry lump sum 4000$ - Annal and learning leaves - Free medical and life insurance - Free access to different learning platforms You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”