Programme Associate
Job title: Programme Associate (Field Operations and Training)
Level: SB-3
Position Number: 00149455
Location: Monrovia, Liberia (with extensive field visits)
Full/Part time: Full-Time
Fixed term/Temporary: Service Contract
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational
Duration: One year (renewable subject to performance and
availability of fund)
The Position:
The Programme Associate supports the design, planning and management of Liberia Population
and Housing Census (LPHC) training intervention by managing data inputs, providing logistical
support, monitoring implementation and following up on recommendations. S/He will report to
the Representative through the Chief Technical Advisor.
How you can make a difference:
The availability of reliable data for policy formulation and decision making has been a major
concern to the Government of Liberia. UNFPA strategic focus is to support national capacities for
data collection, analysis, dissemination and utilization. The Government of Liberia, through the
Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services and with UNFPA support, has planned
the conduct of the 2021 National Population & Housing Census (NPHC). This will be Liberia’s first
ever digital census exercise and migration from paper-based to electronic procedures will require
a lot of training. There is a need for support to the various cascaded trainings and several field
operations built into the census programme. Through this recruitment, UNFPA seeks to
capacitate the Government in its endeavorfor census data collection, analysis, dissemination and
use.
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every
childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan
(2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end
unmet need for family planning, and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
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 an instrumental role in facilitating 2021 Liberia Population and Housing Census(PHC)
training interventions and field operations.
You will apply established systems and procedures and assist in the creation of knowledge by
compiling, synthesizing and analyzing relevant information, developing appropriate mechanisms
and systems and ensuring compliance with procedures.
You would be responsible for:
 Prepare Liberia PHC training plan by compiling and analyzing information, including detailed
budget breakdown in consultation with LISGIS and the relevant census expert
 Conduct training needs assessment and focus group discussions to identify areas and
methods of training
 Assist in preparing selection criteria of participants for various training activities
 Develop an e-library of all 2021 PHC learning and capacity development related documents
 Conduct field testing to validate training materials and inform the finalization process ofsuch
materials
 Develop a preferred list of venues and other training service related facilities
 Responsible for timely provision of all training related logistics
 Develop monthly training calendars and update periodically
 Conduct quality assurance of 2021 PHC training activities
 Prepare monitoring tool for measuring performance and progress of training interventions
 Provide logistical support to census project training-related meetings, workshops and
events, and guiding project personnel and staff on national execution and programme
policies and procedures
 Assist in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and
best practices; sharing these with management for future planning
 Manage the technical arrangements of the training, including engagement with training
providers and partners and the development of training materials
 Liaise with training providers, partners and stakeholders to ensure entire curriculum
coordination, good quality of the training content and successful delivery of the training
programme
 Develop, review and modify training materials and other related products required for the
successful delivery of the training sessions
 Facilitate the conduct of the training sessions and manage feedback sessions to ensure
continuous improvements of the training sessions
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
A degree in Population Studies/Demography, Sociology and any other relevant social science
discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
 Five years of relevant experience in Training Management and Capacity Development
required.
 Experience in use of electronic devices in field data collection and real time transmission
procedures, an asset
 Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience of planning, management and field data
collection activities in Liberia, a unique advantage
 Experience of mass data collection activities in nationally representative surveys and
censuses in sub-Saharan Africa, an asset
 Experience of working with United Nations and/or international agencies, an asset
 Proficiency in current office software applications is required.
Languages:
Fluency in English.
Required Competencies:
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA
and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change
Functional 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 resource mobilisation
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
• Communicating for impact
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package and applicable benefits as per
UNFPA/UN staff rules.
Disclaimer:
Please Note Well
This post is a National Post and applicants of either sex are encouraged to apply. Preference will
be given to equally qualified women candidates. UNFPA does not charge any application,
processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or
recruitment process. Please submit all fraudulent notices, letters or offers to the UNFPA fraud
hotline at http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should submit their applications indicating post and vacancy number, attach an updated CV,
and a completed United Nations Personnel History Form P.11 obtainable from the UNFPA website at
www.unfpa.org. ALL APPLICATIONS, WITH RELEVANT ATTACHMENTS, SHOULD BE SUBMITTED
BY EMAIL TO: ewatkins@unfpa.org with copy to debashish@unfpa.org. or apply through the system below.
The last date to receive applications is 16 December 2019. UNFPA will only respond to applicants who will
meet the stated job requirements.