UNFPA Programme Coordinator Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. UNFPA Uganda looking for “Programme Coordinator“. Applicants with a degree in Masters Degree may apply on or before Oct. 24, 2022.
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UNFPA Programme Coordinator Jobs 2022
The UNFPA has published a job vacancy announcement on Oct. 21, 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Programme Coordinator to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |
| Position | Programme Coordinator |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | Oct. 24, 2022 |
UNFPA Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose:
- Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Coordinator Gender and Youth will act as a coordinator for the Gender, GBV and Youth programmes of UNFPA Uganda Country Office with the responsibility to develop and effectively manage programmes and related staff. The incumbent will develop strengthened capacities to formulate and implement multi-sectoral, rights-based policies and interventions that prevent and mitigate the impact of GBV and other harmful practices. The coordinator will also be responsible for the provision of technical and advisory services to support youth activities in the country office, with special attention to the UN Youth Development flagship programme.
Position in Organization:
- Level: P-4
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
- Closing date: 24 Oct 2022 11:59 PM (America/New_York)
- Duty station: Kampala, Uganda
Qualification:
- Masters Degree degree in health, population, demography, development, law and/or other related social science field.
- At least 7 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience, including experience on design, implementation, monitoring and management of GBV and Youth development programmes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Gender Equality and GBV Guiding Principles, survivor-centered approach, latest evidence, research, global guidelines and good practices on prevention and response to gender-based violence.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Youth Development Programming including adolescents reproductive health, youth mainstreaming, positive youth development approaches, youth policy development and implementation, and institutional strengthening.
- Demonstrated experience in leading capacity building initiatives in gender and youth development.
- Experience in utilizing the following internationals tools: Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programming; Essential Services Package for women and girls subject to violence; Inter-Agency GBV Case Management Guidelines; GBV Information Management System; IASC GBV Guidelines; GBV Coordination Handbook; RESPECT Framework for GBV prevention; WHO manual for Health Managers: Strengthening health systems to respond to women subjected to intimate partner violence or sexual violence ; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching GBV in Emergencies; and the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.
- Experience in evidence informed policy advocacy for GBV prevention and response and development of national actions plans to address GBV.
- Experience in effectively leading diversified team of experts and coordinating with government counterparts, international and local NGOs and UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes
- Experience in programme/ project management including experience in large multi-sector programmes;
- Excellent communication skills and experience with management of staff in multi-locations.
- A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations and current development topics and political issues in Uganda will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated ability to work in and lead a team
- Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French is desirable.
How to Apply UNFPA Programme Coordinator Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/programme-coordinator-gender-and-youth-kampala-uganda-p-4
The Closing Date: Oct. 24, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unfpa.org |
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