UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. Since UNFPA started working in 1969, the number – and rate – of women dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are smaller and healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before. But too many are still left behind. Nearly a billion people remain mired in extreme poverty. Reproductive health problems are a leading cause of death and disability for women in the developing world. Young people bear the highest risks of HIV infection and unintended pregnancy. More than a hundred million girls face the prospect of child marriage and other harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation or cutting. Much more needs to be done to ensure a world in which all individuals can exercise their basic human rights, including those that relate to the most intimate and fundamental aspects of life.  

Brief description of the assignment:

Under the overall leadership of UNFPA Sudan Representative and guidance of the Deputy and Assistant Representative, and the direct supervision of the Gender Analyst and in close cooperation with National Programme Officers, the Reporting and Documentation Consultant works in creating and manages systems which foster a reporting and documentation environment within the project ‘Sudan free from FGM/C’ and other related UNFPA interventions in that area. She/he coordinates reporting, advocating and documenting activities of the project and all other related activities in close coordination with all partners, line ministries and sister UN organizations.

Under the direct supervision of the Gender Analyst and in close collaboration with the National Gender Capacity Building Officer, National Coordination Officer, M&E Officer and other National Programme Officers on GBV, Population and Development, HIV/AIDS/, Reproductive Health,  , the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Support projects / program teams in showcasing their project achievements;
• Assist in time to time development of internal and external communiqué and standard presentation for donors;
• Assist in development of human interest stories, writing blogs and press releases;
• Maintain the data bank for human-interest stories, research studies, and publications;
• Assist in the development and bring out project periodical and on demand reports;
• Support in development of thematic capacity statements supporting the project interventions for UNFPA staff, partners and donors;
• Support IT team and other relevant staff in updating the contents on website and other relevant medium;
•  Manage and regularly update project’s mailing list
• Regularly update the photo gallery of the country program and showcasing work among stakeholders and donor communities;
• Assist in development and timely dissemination of press releases;
• Develop and regularly update donors’ and stakeholders reporting calendar / Tracker;
• Provide support to project teams in understanding donors’ reporting requirements and formats;
• Provide technical support to projects in timely development and delivery of quality donor reports as per donor/stakeholders formats
•  Ensure follow up with project teams and IPs to meet donors’ reporting deadlines;
• Maintain quality of the reports through effective editing and proof-reading;
• Address donors’ comments / queries on progress reports and any other reports;

Results/Expected Output

• Efficient, timely, responsive, and client-friendly and high-quality support
• Build relationships with a wide range (private/public) local organizations, groups or individuals and support and/or participate in community driven voluntary activities and assist them to tell their stories to the World Volunteer Web site;
• Monitor on a continual basis the impact of integrating human rights work with voluntary action at the community level;
• Contribute to articles/write-ups on the findings from the monitoring process and experiences from the above outlined activities and submit them to office publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;

Education    : Master Degree on Information, Social and Economic sciences and other relevant disciplines.

Experience : Minimum 2 years of professional experience in areas of reporting and documentation in projects and donor reports.

• Excellent information management skills with specific focus on evidence- based knowledge and success stories documentation
• Good drafting and writing skills to report in both Arabic and English and efficient ability in translation and interpretations of project stakeholders’ statements during meetings and other project activities.
• Relevant experience in areas of FGM/C, gender and women empowerment with not less than one year of experience in gender in development programme design and implementation.

Languages         : Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic.

Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.

Other Skills        : Excellent communication and networking skills

Required Competencies:

Values:

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

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results
• Accountability,
• Developing and applying professional expertise
• Analytical thinking
• Working in teams
• Communicating for results and impact.

Required Skillset:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programme

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.  We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.  UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status