Programme Specialist, Comprehensive SRHR; Sexual & Reproductive

 Job Opportunity: Programme Specialist, Comprehensive SRHR

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Posting Date: May 9, 2024

Apply Before: May 30, 2024

Job Schedule: Full-time

Grade: P3

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational

Education and Work Experience: Master's Degree - 5 years experience

Required Languages: English

Job Category: Sexual & Reproductive Health

Description:

The Programme Specialist, Comprehensive SRHR, starting from August 1, 2024, will be the focal point for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and Maternal Health Linkages, particularly focusing on comprehensive abortion care (CAC) at the global level. This role involves analyzing and identifying integration opportunities across various areas and linking services and interventions within and beyond the health system. The Specialist will work within the Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) team, collaborating across the SRHR Branch and liaising with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities:

Conceptualization and Implementation of Comprehensive SRHR and MNH Programming:

• Identify integration opportunities and support implementation of comprehensive SRHR interventions.
• Strengthen capacity and knowledge management on unsafe abortion, post-abortion care, and comprehensive abortion care.
• Review country program documents and work plans for SRHR integration.
• Develop SRHR integration indicators and provide technical input to tools and guidance.

Capacity Building on SRHR Integration into MNH Programs:

• Provide technical support to focal countries and other offices related to comprehensive abortion care.
• Contribute to capacity building on Values Clarification and Attitude Transformation (VCAT) modalities.
• Disseminate policy and guidance documents and promote their implementation.

Ensuring Linkages Between SRHR/MNH, Gender, and Adolescent and Youth Program Streams:

• Integrate and link thematic areas of MNH and SRHR with adolescent and youth programming.
• Support gender transformative and human rights-based approaches within MHTF.
• Ensure integration between MNH and GBV services.

Supporting Efficient Management of Overall MHTF:

• Contribute to annual work planning, evidence generation, and best-practice documentation.
• Act as focal point for a set number of MHTF countries.
• Assist in reviewing MHTF proposals, work plans, and budgets.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Advanced university degree in Public Health.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Five years of experience in global public health, focusing on comprehensive abortion care.
• Experience in program implementation and technical assistance in low-resource settings.
• Familiarity with UNFPA's mandate and working within a multilateral agency.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English required; French proficiency is an asset.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Integrity, 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, communicating for impact.

Functional Competencies:

• Business acumen, implementing management systems, innovation and marketing of new approaches, client orientation, organizational awareness.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance. It promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

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 fees during the application or recruitment process.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. If you meet the qualifications and share UNFPA's values, we encourage you to apply!