Programme Specialist, Lome, Togo, P3

### Job description The Position: The Programme Specialist P3 will be based in Lomé, Togo, and will report directly to the Representative. The Specialist will work closely with programme and operations teams within the UNFPA Togo Country Office, while also engaging with national authorities, development partners, bilateral and multilateral donors, civil society organizations and other UN agencies. The position will play a key role in supporting the management through programme actions coordination, and supporting the Representative in mobilizing resources, and ensuring that high-quality reports are delivered on time across the Country Programme. Particular attention will be given to the Luxambourg project and other sensitive CO projects including RHCS. It will report directly to the Resident Representative. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results Job Purpose: The UNFPA Togo Country Office is implementing its Eighth Country Programme, which runs until December 2027, while preparing for the Ninth Country Programme, beginning in January 2028. This transition is taking place in a changing humanitarian environment, particularly in the Savanes Region, and at a time when competition for development resources is increasing. Securing and effectively managing multi-year funding will therefore be critical. Effective management of CO funding will require strong donor engagement, clear communication, rigorous compliance, quality reporting and continuous strengthening of the capacities of the Country Office team. The Programme Specialist will lead the Country Office’s work on Projects coordination, ensuring good reports preparations and advising the Representative on any project shortfalls. The position will also contribute to supporting the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and expanding UNFPA’s funding. You would be responsible for: A. Programme Coordination and Resource Mobilization and Financing Under the guidance of the UNFPA Representative or delegated supervisor, the incumbent will: - Coordinateinputs for the implementation and regular updating of the Country Office resource mobilization strategy and annual action plans. - Support the management in tracking:Potential donors and funding mechanisms.Emerging funding opportunities.Funding gaps related to programme priorities.Opportunities for co-financing and joint programming.Innovative financing mechanisms.Opportunities with non-traditional partners. - Support the CO team in Consolidation and draftof concept notes, funding proposals, expressions of interest, and funding applications under technical guidance. - Coordinate inputsfrom Programme and Operations Officers to ensure proposals are technically sound, results-oriented, coherent, evidence-based, and compliant with donor requirements. - Prepare background materials, briefing notes, talking points, presentations, analyses, and donor profilesto support the Representative and senior management in donor engagements. - Analyze and track opportunitiesfor mobilizing domestic resources, development financing (RHCS), joint UN programmes, and partnerships, Humanitarian response - Maintain operational liaisonwith the UNFPA Regional Office, Headquarters, and relevant corporate units regarding funding opportunities and reporting guidelines. B. Strategic Partnerships and Donor Relations Under guidance, the incumbent will: - Support the maintenance of professional working relationshipswith government technical counterparts, bilateral and multilateral partners, UN entities, international financial institutions, civil society, foundations, private sector actors, and academic institutions. - Prepare technical background documentsto support the Representative in positioning UNFPA as a partner of choice in sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, population dynamics, and youth development. - Provide technical inputs and draft contentfor joint UN programmes and joint resource mobilization initiatives. - Maintain accurate records and documentationof partnership commitments, opportunities, and follow-up actions. C. Donor Reporting and Results-Based Reporting The incumbent will coordinate and facilitate the operational performance of the Country Office reporting function, including: - Establishing and managinga centralized calendar and tracking mechanism for donor reports. - Initiating, tracking, and consolidatinginputs to ensure the timely preparation, quality assurance, and submission of donor reports. - Coordinating inputsfrom Programme, M&E, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure consistency between technical achievements, narrative descriptions, and financial data. - Gathering and documentinglessons learned, best practices, case studies, and programme results for resource mobilization and advocacy tools. - Assisting Programme teamswith analytical writing, reporting templates, and donor-specific compliance requirements. D. STRATEGIC POSITIONING, ADVOCACY AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS Under the direction of senior management, the incumbent will: - Monitor and summarizepolitical, economic, social, and development trends affecting UNFPA's mandate and funding environment in Togo. - Coordinate the Preparation of analytical noteson opportunities, risks, and trends to assist management in strategic decision-making. - Support UNFPA's participationin technical working groups, national forums, and coordination mechanisms by preparing background documents. - Contribute technical contentto advocacy and communication materials highlighting UNFPA's contributions to national priorities and the SDGs. E. PROGRAMME PLANNING, COORDINATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT The incumbent will: - Work closely with Programme teamsto identify sub-programme priorities requiring funding and partnership support. - Provide technical inputsto programme reviews, planning exercises, and internal coordination meetings. - Draft and updateinternal tools, templates, and guidance materials to improve reporting efficiency and proposal quality. - Act as CO focal point for Humanitarian responsefunds mobilization and management. Key Outcomes: 1. Increased & Diversified Funding Portfolio - Outcome: Mobilization of new financial resources and successful diversification of funding streams beyond traditional sources. - Impact: Secures long-term financial sustainability for the Country Office and helps scale up both regular and humanitarian programming (particularly in response to the crisis in the Savanes Region). 2. High-Quality Donor Reporting & Full Project Compliance - Outcome: