Programme Associate, PCQA, GS-6, Kyiv, Ukraine (Readvertised)

The Position:

The Programme Associate supports the implementation of UNFPAs country programme by providing operational coordination and administrative support to programme planning monitoring and reporting processes.

The role contributes to data management tracking of programme implementation and coordination of activities ensuring compliance with UNFPA procedures and supporting effective programme delivery.

You will report to the Programme Specialist.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted every childbirth is safe and every young persons potential is fulfilled. UNFPAs strategic plan (2026-2029) reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States organizations and individuals to build forward better while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on womens and girls access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

You will play a key role in supporting the implementation of UNFPAs country programme by applying established procedures and systems in programme planning monitoring and reporting.

You will assist in data collection compilation and verification support tracking of programme activities and results and contribute to ensuring compliance with UNFPA rules and procedures.

You will also support coordination of programme activities and contribute to knowledge management through documentation and organization of relevant information.

You would be responsible for:

• Assist in preparation of project documents workplans and supporting materials by compiling and organizing relevant information and data.
• Support routine implementation of assigned projects including coordination with national counterparts and project personnel.
• Assist in tracking delivery of activities and project inputs.
• Support monitoring of programme and project implementation by collecting and organizing data on progress against workplans.
• Assist in preparation of status reports progress updates and other reporting outputs.
• Support organization of monitoring visits review meetings and evaluation activities.
• Maintain programme data and records in corporate systems and internal tracking tools.
• Support data verification and consistency checks for reporting purposes.
• Assist in maintaining programme tracking systems and updating relevant information.
• Support application of UNFPA procedures and guidelines in programme implementation.
• Assist in maintaining documentation related to programme activities reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support follow-up on routine actions and recommendations from monitoring and review processes.
• Assist in coordination with implementing partners on routine programme matters.
• Support collection and organization of information related to partner implementation and reporting.
• Assist in tracking submission of reports and required documentation.
• Provide logistical support to meetings workshops training and other programme activities.
• Coordinate preparation of materials and documentation for programme events.
• Support organization of missions field visits and related activities.
• Assist in preparation of background materials presentations and documentation for advocacy and communication purposes.
• Support documentation of lessons learned and good practices.
• Maintain organized records and information for programme use.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Completed Secondary Level Education required. First level university degree is desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in programme management monitoring compliance preferably within UN agencies or international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of programme planning monitoring reporting quality assurance processes and application of HACT/NEX procedures and results-based management principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance frameworks accountability standards and partnership oversight mechanisms including risk-based approaches.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review programme implementation identify gaps and support corrective actions.
• Strong reporting skills with attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate across teams follow up on recommendations and support timely implementation.
• Proficiency in standard office software and familiarity with programme and financial management systems (e.g. ERP platforms such as Quantum).

Languages:

• Fluency in English Ukrainian.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• 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

Functional 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

Compensation and Benefits:

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

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality diversity integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA community minority ethnic groups indigenous populations persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment training compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPAs workforce - clickhereto learn more.

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.