🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) – 3 Positions

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Chief Technical Adviser, Population and Housing Census
2.) Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnership Specialist
3.) Programme Coordinator / Head of Liaison Office

Job Title: Chief Technical Adviser, Population and Housing Census

Job Identification: 16270
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: P5
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Vacancy Timeline: 3 Weeks
Job Category: Population & Development

Job Purpose

• Nigeria is preparing to undertake its Population and Housing Census (PHC) in 2022. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly with UN agencies is supporting the Government of Nigeria in conducting this PHC to enable national technical and management capacities to plan and implement high quality census in accordance with UN Principles and Recommendations for the 2020 Programme on World PHCs.
• The CTA will provide the technical assistance to support the Government of Nigeria through the NPC to implement countrywide PHC activities in order to; derive aggregated count of the population; obtain social demographic characteristics of every person; assess and monitor the structure and composition of population; obtain other much needed socio-economic information using relevant indicators on the socio-economic conditions prevalent both at the national and household level; and obtain data which can be readily used to evaluate the population trends and other related indicators.
• The results of this PHC will be used for development planning with a view to raising the standard of living of the population of Nigeria, ensuring good governance and maintaining equity and equality among all subgroups. In general the PHC data will support the compilation of information for monitoring the implementation of national and global development goals, including ICPD plus 25, SDGs and Agenda 2063.

You Would Be Responsible For
Planning And Preparation:

• In collaboration with the NPC advise, coordinate and provide oversight in the planning, organization, execution and management of the 2022 Census;
• Assist the NPC Census 2022 Management to co-ordinate the planning, organization, execution and management of training activities for national counterparts as needed.
• Advise NPC procurement and logistics team on equipment needs and assist with the procurement of required equipment and materials;
• Collaborate with the Census Cartography (GIS & Mapping) Team on cartographic fieldwork (Census Unit Framework) and GIS outputs (Updated CU boundaries and points);
• In consultation with stakeholders (users), assist in the review of the 2022 Census and Post Enumeration Survey (PES) questionnaire and instructions and ensure efficient sampling for pre-tests, pilot census and PES;
• Advise and assist with the implementation of the pre-tests activities and provide a report to guide the design and development of census questionnaire and data capture screen;
• Advise and assist with the implementation of Pilot Census activities and provide the report to guide the main census activities. Advise and assist on the development manual editing and coding, tabulation and analysis plans and other instruction manuals.
• Assist NPC in the development and implementation of PES schedule of activities for data analysis and production of reports;
• Support the implementation of a comprehensive advocacy and publicity strategy for the Census.

Enumeration:

• Provide technical advise and oversight towards successful enumeration;
• Coordinate and supervise national and international experts in various aspects of the PHC undertaking;
• Support the implementation of advocacy and publicity activities;
• Undertake any other tasks relevant to the 2022 PHC as may be required by the NPC Chairman in consultation with the UNFPA Representative.

Data Processing, Analysis and Dissemination:

• Advise and assist NPC Data Processing team in the development and implementation of Data
• Processing schedule of activities for data capture and processing;
• Provide technical support to NPC Research and Development Team to process and analyze PHC data, produce preliminary, final and thematic analysis reports.
• Advise and assist NPC Research and Development Team in designing, organizing and implementing short courses and workshops on the utilization of PHC data for development planning and policy formulation;
• Provide technical advise and oversight on the implementation of an all-inclusive dissemination strategy to promote the utilization of the PHC results.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Support the monitoring and evaluation of progress and challenges, prepare and submit monthly progress reports on the 2022 PHC activities to the Government of Nigeria and UNFPA, and consolidate quarterly progress reports for submission to stakeholders.
• Conduct field visits to monitor and validate quality of implementation of PHC related field activities.

Administrative And Other Duties:

• Provide overall administrative and financial supervision support to the 2022 PHC;
• Supervise national and international experts in various aspects of the PHC undertaking;
• Foster teamwork and technical communication among various teams;
• Undertake any other tasks relevant to the 2022 PHC as may be required by the NPC Chairman in consultation with the UNFPA Representative.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in Demography, Social Sciences or related discipline; PhD is desirable.

Knowledge And Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in the implementation of PHCs, especially in Africa, including:
• experience in providing on-the-job training to local staff in data analysis, report writing and use of Internet resources;
• experience in the dissemination of PHC data and socio-demographic analyses to broad audiences as well as in motivating the utilization of data and results in development planning and policy issues;
• knowledge and experience in PHCs taking phases; knowledge and experience with PHC data processing software (CSPro, REDATAM, etc.), demographic data analysis (MORTPAK, PAS), statistical packages (SPSS, STATA) and population projection programs (People, Spectrum, RUP);
• Communication skills especially for transfer of knowledge.

Application Closing Date
4th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnership Specialist

Job Identification: 16267
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: P3
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Vacancy Timeline: 3 Weeks
Job Category: Resource Mobilization

Job Purpose

• The Resource mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Specialist contributes to the Country Office resource mobilization efforts from the private and public sector by working closely with the Representative and other teams to drive portfolio growth in the Country Office and supports broader engagement with business and key influencers.
• S/he identifies opportunities  for strengthening relationships and elevating UNFPA Nigeria profile with the private sector, academia, high net worth individuals, donors, etc. thru supporting the development, management, and implementation of a comprehensive donor relations strategy and program for the organization.
• S/he supports establishment and maintaining of collaborative relationships and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organizations as well as community-based organizations to facilitate successful delivery of the program.
• This includes supporting the country Representative to develop and maintain relationships with high-level partners, coordinating donor visits, and managing all aspects of the donor experience.
• S/he will focus on Private Sector engagement and resource mobilization, South-South Corporation, Digital Fundraising, Innovative Financing, Knowledge transfer, and Private Sector Portfolio Compliance Management.
• You will report directly to the Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office, Lagos Sub-Office.

You would be responsible for
Technical support  and coordination in resource mobilization:

• Contribute to development and implementation of a comprehensive donor relations strategy and program for the organization including developing a donor stewardship plan, creating and executing donor recognition programs, and managing donor communications.
• Provide intputs to the Country Office  leadership team to develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies ensuring their alignment with the organization's donor relations goals.
• Regularly monitor and share information on the Nigerian and global Corporate Social Responsibility trends with implications for Resource Mobilization in Middle Income contexts.
• Provide specific technical inputs to facilitate CO collaboration  with the Global Compact Regional Office to identify private sector opportunities.

Donor/Private Sector and Civil Society Engagement:

• Contribute to CO management of   the donor experience: this includes supporting the country office  work in ensuring that donors have a positive experience from the moment they make a donation to the organization, through ongoing stewardship and recognition.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining an updated database of Private Sector/Corporates in Nigeria, prioritize relevant Corporates and develop engagement strategies including cause related marketing.
• In collaboration  with the Regional Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Advisor and the Country Office’s communications unit develop corporate engagement packages, marketing materials on Nigeria to preposition the Country Office.
• Provided specific technical inputs and prepare reports on donor relations activities, document best practices on Private Sector engagement and resource mobilization, knowledge transfer, and Private Sector Resource Portfolio Compliance Management.
• Coordinate donor visits including scheduling and coordinating donor visits to the organization's facilities, as well as arranging for meetings with key staff members.

Digital Fundraising:

• Develop digital fundraising strategy
• Maintain individual donor portfolio
• Document best practices on Digital Fundraising

Innovative Financing:

• Compile new data on current trends on innovative financing
• Leads the CO in identifying and developing investment cases for SDG Financing
• Support and maintain  relationships with a wide range of partners to optimize Innovative Financing opportunities.
• Support business development activities for Innovative Financing

Knowledge Transfer and Management:

• Contribute to capacity assessment of Country Offices in Private Sector/Corporate engagement including Private Sector Resource Portfolio Compliance Management, Digital Fundraising, Innovative Financing, Knowledge transfer
• Coordinate  capacity development planning with the RO and CO
• Monitors implementation of Capacity development plans
• Develops corporate engagement training package and tools
• Provide inputs to  Corporate engagement and Fundraising capacity building efforts
• Support Portfolio Compliance
• In collaboration with CO leadership team contribute to  the development of a Corporate grants database for performance monitoring and portfolio management
• Provide inputs to corporate program implementation issuesand ensure on time submission of key Corporate grant documents as per agreement with donor (semi and annual reports, midterm and final evaluation reports, quarterly financial reports etc)
• Contributes to the resource mobilization strategy by analyzing information on potential donors, preparing substantive briefs and project proposals in line with donor priorities, creating feedback mechanisms and providing information on progress of donor funded projects. Identifies opportunities for cost sharing.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, corporate social responsibility, CSR, Innovative Financing, Experience working in a Middle Income Country is preferred, communications or project management, including work with the private sector, ideally with a minimum of one year at international level.
• Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing English, to foster engaged partnerships at the highest level and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned region.
• Field experience in Sub-Sahara Africa would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
4th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Programme Coordinator / Head of Liaison Office

Job Identification: 16145
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Grade: P4
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Job Category: Resource Mobilization

The Position

• Based in the Lagos Sub-Office (SO), the Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office coordinates the Country Office programme in the states covered by the sub office, liaises, w  with the private sector in Lagos and provides daily oversight in the states under the coverage of the Lagos Sub-Office.
• The Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office is part of a Country Office team led by the UNFPA Representative, which provides integrated programme, technical support within the systems strengthening approach fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategy, and strengthen the partnership and resource mobilization capabilities to increase domestic resource mobilization.

Job Purpose

• The Programme Coordinator and Head of Liaison Office supports and facilitates the CO relationships with the partners in Lagos including the private sector, academia, high net worth individuals, donors, etc. and oversees the delivery of the Country Programme components to be implemented in the states under the coverage of the Lagos Sub-Office, and also plays a leadership role within the sub-office, supervising the programme team assigned to the sub-office and inspiring them to translate the country programme goals into specific solutions and results.
• S/he substantively contributes to the management of UNFPA activities in all areas of its mandate, and proactively provides UNFPA Representative with updates on programmes implementation and results in Lagos State. Furthermore, s/he supports the establishment and maintenance of  collaborative relationships and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organizations as well as community-based organizations to facilitate successful delivery of the program.
• S/he will report directly to the UNFPA Representative.

You would be responsible for
Programme Leadership:

• Plays a leadership role within the sub-office, supervising the programme team assigned to the sub-office and inspiring them to translate the country programme goals into specific solutions and results.
• Provides  technical oversight  and coordination for the effective management of all programme outputs including development and implementation of result-based work plans, project financial monitoring and budget management.
• Facilitates the achievement of programme results by identifying, providing and coordinating inputs into programme development and implementation, ensuring programme monitoring and oversight.
• Introduces into the project formulation process the results of programme and project reviews and evaluations, best practices, as well as innovative strategies, approaches and policies.
• Promotes a results-based approach, integrating innovative policies and strategies into the design and formulation of projects.
• Proactively provides UNFPA Representative and country office leadership team with updates on financial resources, programmes implementation and results in Lagos state
• Promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning including testing, evaluating and documenting innovative strategies and best practices internal and external to UNFPA, and integrating these as appropriate.
• Directly supervise and coach sub-office staff.

Liaison and resource mobilization:

• Contribute to resource mobilization by identifying potential donors, preparing proposals including identifying potential  co-financing resources for  the country programme, and supporting the government and other agencies in coordinating assistance for programmes.
• Contribute to country office leadership team efforts to develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies in  alignement with the UNFPS's donor relations goals.
• Provides inputs and identifies opportunities to facilitate country office advocacy with the private sector  including contribution to sustainable development  financing models;
• Contribute to building and cultivating strategic relationships with partners, government, private sector, individual donors and foundations to enhance  UNFPA Nigeria’s profile with corporate and High Net Worth Individuals
• Advocating and promoting the digital fundraising strategy
• Represent the organization at strategic partners, government, private sector and donor events at  State level

Partnership and Advocacy:

• Provides support to  the Representative to ensure  a harmonized and coordinated approach to UNFPA work with  UN Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and state’s national authorities through the establishment of a wider/appropriate consultation process to strengthen the links between states counterparts and UN Agencies, taking into consideration the DaO architecture where required.
• Contribute to country office advocacy  for Demographic Dividend investments to sustain economic growth.
• Participate in  policy dialogue with  state governments, UN and other development partners to incorporate UNFPA’s priorities and agenda into national plans and strategies, and UN systems initiatives and development frameworks.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships and promotes partnership, synergy and strategic alliances with counterparts in government, multilateral and bilateral agencies, civil society organizations as well as community-based organizations to facilitate successful delivery of the programme.
• Provides oversight and maintenance of the Due diligence process
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Gender, International Development, or related discipline.

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in program management and development relevant to Population and Development, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Gender.
• Substantive knowledge and practical experience in population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and gender issues.
• Experience in program and/or technical assistance with the UN System.
• Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing English, to foster engaged partnerships at the highest level and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned region.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated, diverse team and be comfortable in multiple, high varied settings with different work and learning styles.
• Ability to lead and manage teams to achieve results.
• Field experience in Sub-Sahara Africa would be an advantage.

Languages:

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

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,

Functional Competencies:

• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
• Advocacy / Advancing a policy-orientated agenda.

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

• Providing strategic focus,
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
• Making decisions and exercising judgment.

Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2024 (11:00 PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online