Programme Analyst, RHCS (National Post)

Please note that this vacancy is open only to nationals of Zambia.

Position Summary:

The Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) Programme Analyst ensures the effective management of UNFPA supported Reproductive Health Commodity Security related programmes, comprising of family planning commodities and maternal health life-saving medicines. S/he also oversees procurement planning, forecasting and budgeting, procurement ordering, inventory tracking and monitoring, reporting, logistics management information systems, policy and advocacy. S/he supports the country office in contributing to accelerating progress on the ICPD beyond 2014 agenda and SDGs. S/he also collaborates with the CO’s operations/administrative support staff.

Requirements:

Education:

• Masters degree in Pharmacy, public health or population related field

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience with increasing professional experience and responsibilities at national level in the area of FP programme, logistics supply chain system;
• Working experience in policy analysis, and advocacy for gender, women empowerment and human rights in the context of sustainable development; and working experience in communication and advocacy;
• Familiarity and knowledge of the functioning of the UN and its policies will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of rights-centered approaches to promote Maternal Newborn Health (MNH)
• Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to successfully complete a UNFPA position related written test.

Languages

• Fluency in written and verbal English is required; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage

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