Job description

The Position:

The Technical Coordinator (Project Manager) is located in the UNFPA Gambia Country Office. Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Country Representative, s/he is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a European Union project with the United Nations Project Services (UNOPS) and Expertise France. The incumbent ensures that all tasks are executed on time, within budget, and aligned with the project's work plan and the 2026–2029 Strategic Plan. s/he will also work closely with a project finance assistant based in the country office and a finance specialist based in Brussels at the UNFPA Representation Office to the European Union.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization's response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal in a period of polycrisis. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes:

●    Accelerating progress on meeting the unmet need for family planning;

●    Accelerating progress on ending preventable maternal deaths;

●    Accelerating progress on ending gender-based violence and harmful practices;

●    Adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies that strengthen the resilience of societies while upholding individual choices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards, defending them with conviction. UNFPA seeks candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact results, remaining transparent and exceptional in the management of resources entrusted to them

 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards, defending them with conviction. UNFPA seeks candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact results, remaining transparent and exceptional in the management of resources entrusted to them.

Job Purpose:

The Technical Coordinator (Project Manager) will lead the UNFPA technical team to ensure that all wellbeing, gender, and community outputs are achieved and partnership networks as primary vehicles for delivery.

You would be responsible for:

  • Project Management and Implementation: leads the day-to-day management and implementation of the project XXX. Coordinate the technical delivery of EU/EY project UNFPA-led outputs, including Comprehensive Health Education (CHE), re-entry programs for girls, and gender-sensitive teacher training.
  • Curriculum Integration: Oversees the integration of life skills and reproductive health education into the SSE curriculum to prevent dropouts.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Acts as the UNFPA focal point for MoBSE and MoHERST to ensure national ownership of the EU/EY project. Coordinate with the UNFPA Representation office to the EU, as needed.
  • Advocacy & Engagement: Oversees community-level interventions and mentorship programs for aspiring female educators.
  • Risk Management: Identifies operational risks and implements mitigation strategies in coordination with the Project Steering Committee.
  • Consortium Liaison: Serve as the UNFPA focal point in the Joint PMU, coordinating with UNOPS and Expertise France to synchronise field missions and reporting.
  • Innovation & Partnerships: Manage the relationship with the project’s sub-grantees and ensure they leverage digital tools for community mobilisation.
  • Evidence-Based Reporting: Utilise app analytics and EMIS data to produce high-quality narrative and financial and narrative reports for the Project Steering Committee and the Donor.

Qualifications, Experience and Experience: 

  • Education: Advanced degree in Public Health, Education, Gender Studies, Social Sciences or Project Management.
  • Experience: At least five years of professional experience in managing complex development programs, preferably in education or adolescent health.
  • Competencies: Results-based management, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships.

Work Relations:



The Project Manager maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and operations staff at the UNFPA Gambia Country Office to ensure coherence with the ninth country programme 2024-2028. Internal contacts include the Programme & Operations staff and members of the UNFPA country office Management team, whereas external clients include Implementing partners, the Government ministries and other UN agencies. When needed, it also coordinates with the UNFPA Representation Office to the EU, based in Brussels.

 

Languages: 

  • Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills. Knowledge of local languages is an asset.

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:

  • Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
  • Managing the organisation's resources
  • Delivering results-oriented programmes 
  • Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Compensation and Benefits:

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

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.

Note: UNFPA reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNFPA at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance 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. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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