The Position:
Community Coordinator - Regional Project Leave No One Behind
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 person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), 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 women’s 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:
Community Coordinator - Regional Project Leave No One Behind: Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy in Afro-descendant communities in selected municipalities of Panama. A desarrollarse en la Provincia de Colón con énfasis en (Costa Arriba y comunidades Afrodescendientes en Costa Abajo) y coordinaciones en la Provincia de Bocas del Toro (Almirante).
You would be responsible for:
Support the implementation in Panama of the “Regional Project Leave No One Behind: Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy in Afro-descendant communities in selected municipalities of Panama”, with emphasis on achieving results in the municipalities of Colon, Portobelo, Santa Isabel and Almirante. Support the implementation (administrative and programmatic) of the project's annual operational plan, with emphasis on the territory in charge, based on UNFPA's implementation and procurement modalities. Work in close communication with the Representative/Head of Office, the UNFPA liaison and the Regional Project Coordination to ensure effective implementation of the project objectives in the country. Support the preparation of Terms of Reference, technical specifications and calls for proposals in coordination with the Representation. Support in the evaluation of proposals, participation in selection panels and preparation of selection recommendations; follow-up of selection processes, etc. in the territory in charge. Technical support for the development of consultancies, contracts and PIs in the territory in charge. Guide implementing partners in the management of activities, identification of accompaniment needs, etc. Support the collection of information associated with the management and performance indicators resulting from the contracts, taking into account the M&E framework of the project and support the preparation of territorial reports of the project. Support the Office Focal Point in the planning and development of meetings, workshops and events that may contribute to the achievement of the project objectives in the territory. Establish alliances and support in the articulation of actions and relationships with the municipalities of Colón, Portobelo, Santa Isabel and Almirante, key stakeholders, local authorities, the private sector, civil society organizations and academia in the territory. Accompany and co-facilitate meetings with key counterparts and partners. Facilitate coordination in the territory with focal points in the municipalities of Colón, Portobelo, Santa Isabel and Almirante. Prepare progress reports, reports, presentations and systematization of activities that allow for a permanent updating of information to evaluate and report on project management, its intermediate results, the impacts of the intervention and possible difficulties affecting progress. Availability to travel in the territories of deployment, according to the development of their functions. Support the organization of activities, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products related to the project in the territory in charge. Under the strategic guidance of the Project Coordination team and the Country Office, facilitate coordination with the project implementation team to achieve the substantive results sought, ensuring the guiding principles and approaches of the project. Lead the implementation of the necessary coordination and management actions and strategies between UNFPA and the different actors at the territorial level in accordance with the thematic emphasis of each of the project components. Contribute to the implementation and provide inputs for project follow-up meetings in coordination with the Representation. Any other activity as assigned and related to the nature of the position.Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
University degree in social sciences Bachelor's degrees: psychologists, sociologists, social worker, Community Development. Political and management sciences Master's Degree: Project Management, Public Health, Social/Environmental Development (preferred)Knowledge and Experience:
Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.), as well as knowledge in the use of Internet and web applications; familiarity with database management and office equipment. Knowledge of the municipalities and the socio-cultural context and Afro-descendant populations of the territory prioritized by the project.Languages:
Fluency in Spanish required and basic EnglishRequired Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing changeCore 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:
Provide a strategic focus Engage internal/external partners Lead, develop and empower peopleCompensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including leave days, health insurance and additional remuneration for pensions and social security obligations.
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. 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 UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and engagement of LSC personnel may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or selection process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.