Programme Associate, Fixed Term Appointment, GS-6, UNFPA APRO, Bangkok, Thailand

The Position:

The Programme Associate position is located in the UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office and provides support for programme implementation, coordination, budget monitoring and financial reporting of UNFPA APRO supported/led Gender based Violence and Harmful Practices projects.  

The Programme Associate is situated within the APRO GBV and Harmful Practices team and will coordinate closely with the Programme Support Team of UNFPA APRO to ensure effective and efficient programme and operational support to the Regional Programme Outputs and interventions.  The Programme Associate also works in close collaboration with the International Operations Manager (IOM) and his/her team to ensure timely support to the RO on programme and operational matters.

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 strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

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:

You will support the effective management of UNFPA programme activities in the areas of gender-based violence and harmful practices by providing administrative and financial management support.  The Programme Associate is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation by using appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures. As appropriate and under the direction of his/her dedicated output managers, the Programme Associate also contributes to financial management and operational and procedural guidance.

Possessing a depth of knowledge of UNFPA financial rules, guidelines, and processes, the Programme Associate will demonstrate a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting rules, procedures and guidelines.  

The Programme Associate post will directly report to UNFPA APRO GBV Advisor.
 

You would be responsible for:

•  Supporting the monitoring of programme workplan implementation and financial performance, by providing necessary guidance on appropriate implementation modality, ensuring timely financial analysis, detecting potential over/under expenditure problems and proposing remedial action in compliance with UNFPA’s policies and procedures, and monitoring progress
• Supporting the development of  effective mechanisms for monitoring programme and project budgets; coordinating compilation of financial data; and regularly providing accurate, up to date financial information.
• Interpreting financial policies and procedures and providing training and guidance to staff and project managers. Striving to identify innovative ways in which programme financial needs can be met within existing policies.
• Providing support for the management and monitoring of programme budget for core and non-core resources including analysing utilization trends and bringing relevant issues to the attention of programme manager with recommendations that support decision making 
• Maintaining an effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up; and processing financial transactions in an accurate and timely way.
• Provide logistical and administrative support when it is required by UNFPA, and as assigned by the supervisor.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the supervisor to assure the success of the work team. 
   

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Completed Secondary Level Education is required.  First level university degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration or similar discipline is desirable.
 

Knowledge and Experience: 

●    Six years of relevant experience in progarmme/project management, administration, finance or office management.
●    Proficiency in current office software applications, web-based management and ERP financial systems.
 

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Thai is mandatory

Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• 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:

• Managing the organization’s financial resources,
• Providing procurement services,
• Ensuring facilities and assets management,
• Delivering results-based programmes,
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results 
   

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.