Under the guidance and supervision of the Demographic Intelligence Analysis, and Planning (DIAP) Programme Analyst and working closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team, the Programme Coordinator for the 15-year Longitudinal Cohort Study will provide technical and administrative support on internal systems to both the UNFPA Philippine Country Office and the Implementing Partner, University of San Carlos-Office of Population Studies (USC-OPS). The Programme Coordinator will play a crucial role in the implementation and monitoring of regular activities such as data collection i.e. Wave 8 Quantitative Data Collection which will start this first quarter of the year.

Apart from the regular activities related to the implementation and monitoring of data collection, the Programme Coordinator will also focus on facilitating activities related to the production, dissemination and use of the data repository from the Cohort Study. A range of activities will be conducted this year for the dissemination component of the study, including regional dissemination fora for each domain of the study, and a national dissemination forum designed to engage the academe, government and other development partners, policy makers, non-government organizations to inform country policies, programmes, and interventions.

In line with these, UNFPA seeks to engage the Programme Coordinator to successfully carry out the tasks assigned in the approved terms of reference for the post.

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

• Assist the Demographic Intelligence Analysis, and Planning (DIAP) Programme Analyst in the over-all day-to-day management of the implementation of the Cohort Study
• Guide the implementing partners in formulating the Annual Targets of the implementation which includes setting annual output indicators, quarterly milestones;
• Monitor the progress of implementation through technical inputs reporting and year-end targets;
• Contribute to the knowledge management, by ensuring that studies using the cohort data are properly documented, distributed, and discussed;
• Provide technically backstopping to major cohort documents and activities such as:
  • Formulation of Implementation Partner’s Annual Work Plans, Quarterly Work Plans, and other UNFPA programming and reporting documents, in the right format with narratives and SMART indicators, targets and baselines, and reviewing quarterly monitoring reports submitted by implementing partners to ensure that they are results-focused and aligned with the CO strategic plan/high-level work plans;
  • Formulation of proposals and other relevant documents needed during the conduct of the Cohort Study
  • Conduct of Periodic Review of the Budgetary and Administrative requirements of the study for the implementation period
  • Conduct of Review and assessment of relevant research documents of the study such as questionnaires, methodologies, etc.)
  • Provide initial review of outputs borne out of the study such as findings, reports, policy notes, etc.
  • Prepare IEC materials (i.e. Briefers, Presentation Materials, Program Design).

Partnerships, Coordination, and Advocacy

• Coordinate UNFPA inputs and participate during the regular National Steering Committee meeting of the study;
• Provide technical support and coordination to partner initiated activities relevant to the study;
• Oversee the information dissemination in close coordination with the UNFPA communications officer the findings, conclusions, and policy recommendations of the study;
• Assist to resource mobilisation efforts for the conduct of the study.

Other corporate tasks

• Any other relevant activities/responsibilities as assigned by the PD Programme Officer

01 March 2025 – 31 January 2026

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• Advanced Degree or equivalent in years of relevant work experience in Public Health, Population, Management, Demography, Development, Economics, or Public Administration
• Relevant experience in programme/project management and development, or research coordination
• Prior experience in community-based development is preferred
• Strong research management experience
• Proficiency in current office software applications
• Familiarity with UN policies and principles will be an advantage;
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking and commitment to results;
• Ability to organise work effectively and to meet planned deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different backgrounds in  multi-cultural environment;
• Must possess negotiations skills;
• Experience working with government implementing partners;and
• Familiarity with government planning processes and systems.

Core competencies:

• Integrity, commitment, cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity;
• Developing people/ Coaching and Mentoring;
• Building and managing relationships; and
• Personal leadership and effectiveness

Functional Competencies:

• Business acumen;
• Implementing management systems;
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
• Client orientation;
• Organisational awareness;
• Strategic alignment of human resource practices;
• Promoting organisational change and development;
• Impact and influence; and
• Job knowledge/technical expertise