Purpose of consultancy: |
UNFPA is currently working with the Commission on Population and Development in coordinating the implementation of Chapter 13 of the Philppine Development Plan whose primary focus is on the attainment of the Demographic Dividend (DD). This strategic partnership aims to support POPCOM in its critical role in strategizing, coordinating and monitoring and implementing the key programs related to Demographic Dividend.
The UN Philippines Country Team - in particular UNFPA, UNICEF and UNDP has also been chosen as a recipient of the SDG Fund for its proposal.
The Demographic Dividend Analyst will be the Focal Point for coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on DD-related activities and deliverables. The technical and coordination work shall be primarily in line with policy and programmatic discussions related to the Demographic Dividend (DD), South-South Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) and SDG Fund within UNFPA’s 8th Country Programme Assistance to the Philippines.
The technical and coordination work expected from the Analyst shall primarily be in line with the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM)’s operationalization of DD and SSTC activities |
Scope of work: (Description of services, activities, or outputs) |
Key functions include:
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Duration and working schedule: |
01 July to 31 December 2021; Full-time position |
Place where services are to be delivered: |
UNFPA Country Office, Metro Manila |
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): |
Monthly accomplishment report to be submitted at the 30th of each month detailing: a) Target Deliverables; b) Deliverables Achieved; and c) other Comments/Remarks |
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: |
The monthly accomplishment report described above will be prepared by the DD Analyst, reviewed and verified by the Head of the PD Team, and approved by the UNFPA Head of Programme |
Supervisory arrangements: |
Under the overall direction and supervision of the UNFPA Head of Programme, the consultant maintains collaborative relationship with POPCOM Executive Director and other departments concerned within POPCOM |
Expected travel: |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing quarantine, the DD Analyst will be home based and will submit the deliverables to UNFPA Philippines CO virtually with the possibility of reporting to Duty Station once decided upon by management that it is safe. |
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: |
Job requirements:
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Core Competencies: ● Integrity, commitment, cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity; ● Developing people/Coaching and Mentoring; ● Building and managing relationships; and ● Personal leadership and effectiveness. Functional Competencies: ● Managing and coordinating campaigns, and promotion of workplace ● Knowledgeable on global and sustainable development and able to apply these to strategic and/or practical situations ● Managing information and workflow ● Planning, organizing and multi-tasking ● Job knowledge/technical expertise Languages: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable. Other Desirable Skills: Initiative, sound judgment, strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations. |