Country: Thailand
Closing date: 07 Jul 2015
VACANCY NO:VA JD002/20015 UNFPA Thailand
CLOSING DATE: 7 July 2015
POST TITLE: Programme Associate for Monitoring and Evaluation
CATEGORY: Special Service Agreement, equivalent to GS6
DUTY STATION: Bangkok, Thailand
DURATION: July to December 2015 (six months)
ORGANIZATION UNIT: UNFPA Thailand Country Office
Organizational Location
The post of Programme Associate for Monitoring and Evaluation is located at UNFPA Thailand Country Office. The Programme Associate will work under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer for South to South Cooperation (SSC), Knowledge Management (KM) and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to ensure effective implementation of the Tenth Programme Cycle.
Job Purpose
The Programme Associate for Monitoring & Evaluation will provide programmatic support to UNFPA Monitoring and Evaluation and the development of new Country Programme Document.
S/He will deliver quality services to the Country Programme, mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures.
Major Activities/Expected Results
Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (for SSC, KM, Staff Capacity Development and M & E), the following tasks are expected:
- Collects and updates data against programme outputs’ indicators;
- Provides data as request by consultant for programme review;
- Keeps records of the Country Programme Document (CPD) consultation meetings;
- Concludes and reports on key recommendations and suggestions from CPD consultation meetings and related internal meetings;
- Provides monitoring/evaluation information to UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) and Headquarter (HQ);
- Assists to manage and control UNFPA Thailand Monitoring Plan;
- Undertakes other tasks as requested by the country representative and supervisor.
Work Relations
Internal partners include all staff members in the Country Office to ensure smooth and effective management of the Representative’s office; the Assistant Representative; members of Thailand CO and HQs to resolve policy and procedural issues.
External partners include officials in line ministries, project implementation partners; key stakeholders, private sector, donor, UN agencies, individuals, institutions, professional societies, NGOs, IGOs, consultants, libraries and database for research and programme assistance.
Job Requirements
Education:Completed Secondary Level Education required. First Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Communications, Law, or related field is an asset.
Knowledge and Experience:
· Six years of progressively responsible for programme monitoring and evaluation
· Proven record of experience on data collection, data analysis and reporting
· Ability to communicate the results of evidence-based research and data analysis to country team, outside partners and to the media.
· Ability to maintain and update records on programme results
· Good writing and communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and team building skills
· Planning, organizing and multi-tasking
· Computer literacy - Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.
Required Competencies:
i) Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change
ii) Core competencies: Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity, Demonstrate sound judgment, self-development and initiative –taking, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communication for impact, empowering and knowledge sharing.
iii) Required Skillset:
• Familiarity with the issue of sexual and reproductive health, particularly of young people
• Advocacy skills with Thai government and other partners
• Ability to provide evidence-based policy advice to the Thai government and civil society organizations
• Ability to coordinate with researchers and institutions studying sexual and reproductive health of young people in Thailand and other countries
• Proven ability in developing effective communications strategies that promote sexual and reproductive health of young people
• Ability to incorporate communication strategies into the programmes of Thai government and other partners
• Planning, organizing, and multi-tasking
Languages:Fluency in Thai and good working knowledge of English.
Other Desirable Skills:Initiative, sound judgment, strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.
How to apply:
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit an application letter and a completed United Nations Personal History (P11) Form by email to thailand.office@unfpa.org. The P11 is available on the UNFPA websites at http://countryoffice.unfpa.org/thailand. The deadline for application is**7 July 2015.**
UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in whom UNFPA has a further interest.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balances gender distribution.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDs status.
Qualified men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
Date Issued: 23 June 2015
Date Closed: 7 July 2015