The Position:
Summary of UNFPA Zambia CPD
UNFPA and the Government of the Republic of Zambia have developed the Ninth (9th) Country Programme of support for the period 2023-2027. The programme was developed in consultation with a wide range of partners including government, civil society, development partners, United Nations organizations, academia, and the private sector among others.
The 9th Zambia Country Programme is premised on the outputs stated below:
Output 1: By 2027, enhanced integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights, including the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices into policies and plans, relevant laws and accountability frameworks, which are effectively implemented, monitored and evaluated;
Output 2: By 2027, strengthened capacities of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality integrated sexual reproductive health and rights information and services to address HIV and gender-based violence, in development and humanitarian contexts;
Output 3: By 2027, strengthened data systems and evidence built on relevant and current population dynamics, socio-economic and environmental changes to inform development, humanitarian and recovery policies, plans and programmes on gender and SRHR; and
Output 4: By 2027, adolescents and young people have strengthened skills and opportunities to exercise their rights to sexual and reproductive health services and information, especially bodily autonomy, leadership and participation.
It is worth noting that UNFPA is the chair of the Gender Theme Group (GTG) within the UN System in Zambia and is the chair of the Gender Cooperating Partners’ Group.
The Government of the Republic of Zambia and the United Nations in Zambia, in collaboration with the Spotlight Initiative - the world's largest partnership to end violence against women and girls - are launching a new comprehensive program aimed at ending violence against women and girls. With financial support from the Embassy of Ireland, this programme`s objective is to create an environment where all women and girls in Zambia, especially the most vulnerable, enjoy equal rights and opportunities as men and boys, and live free of violence through enhancing existing strategies for coordinating key actors in government, the UN, development partners, and CSOs. It focuses on a more integrated and strategic approach to enhancing gender inclusion and participation in all sectors informed by empirical data and emerging megatrends at the country level.
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:
Support the implementation of the Spotlight Initiative 2.0 UN Joint Programme for the Promotion of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment activities, ensure UNFPA comprehensive contribution to final reports, support GTG and CPG meetings including ensuring timely compilation of agenda and minutes. In order to ensure there is continuity in programme delivery and sustainability of interventions, UNFPA seeks to recruit a consultant who will be responsible for the following:
You would be responsible for:
Spotlight Initiative 2.0:
Support liaison and coordination activities with GRZ, other UN Agencies, and CSOs to maximize programme impact Working with GBV Analyst to provide supervision and technical support to implementing partners and sub-grantee Contribute to the Spotlight Initiative 2.0 visibility in inter-agency fora, high-level engagements in Zambia, and advocate for the programme objectivesGTG and CPG Meetings
Working with state and non-state actors to strengthen coordination of the GBV response at national and sub-national levels Ensure GTG monthly meetings are held as scheduled and compilation and circulation of minutes is done timely Ensure CPG monthly meetings are held as scheduled and compilation and circulation of minutes is done timelyProtection Sector Meetings
Participate in protection sector meetings convened by MCDSS and UNHCR Ensure note for the record is compiled for a series of meetings Provide input into protection sector appeals and any resource mobilization initiatives Monthly reports of all deliverablesExpected Outcomes
Strengthened coordination of programme activities with government, contributing UN entities and civil society partners Timely and quality planning, implementation of and reporting on Spotlight 2.0 programme activities Capacity building interventions for service providers police, medical practitioners, social workers and faith leadersCompilation of capacity building reports
Qualifications and Experience:
Master’s Degree in Gender, Development Studies, Public Health, Sociology or any other relevant social science. At least three (3) years of professional experience with programme/project planning, designing and management in the public or private sector, including international development assistance Previous experience in the field of gender and gender-based violence, working with the government ministries and departments at national sub-national levels English is required; knowledge of major local languages is an added advantage.Contract Duration and Working Schedule: 11 Months, In Person
Place where services are to be delivered: Lusaka, UNFPA Zambia Country Office.
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): All reports, minutes of meetings, presentations will be submitted in soft copy unless otherwise advised. Dates of deliverables will be agreed with the supervisor as shall be required.
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: Monthly reports will be required for all tasks accomplished during the month.
Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
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,
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 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 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.