National Post: SRH Program Officer ,IC, NOA, Khartoum.

The Position:

The SRH Program IC Consultant is expected to significantly contribute to the effective implementation of UNFPA activities in the areas of sexual and reproductive health and emergency obstetric care. S/he will provide technical assistance and contribute to the implementation of the work plans, establish and maintain collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, implementing partners and civil society in Khartoum, to address SRH emerging issues, and effectively influence diverse stakeholders to contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate.

Under the overall guidance of the SRH Unit and under direct supervision of the Head of Atbara Field Office

 

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:

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Officer IC will be based in Khartoum, Khartoum State. S/he will closely work with the SRH Unit, Atbara Field Office staff, government, and implementing partners to plan, implement, and monitor SRHR programs. The consultant will contribute to the implementation of the reproductive and maternal health program, as well as joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. S/he will closely monitor UNFPA-funded integrated SRH interventions being implemented by partners in Khartoum, in collaboration with the other program units (Gender, Population and Data, and Humanitarian) to ensure synergies among the units. S/he will work closely with program staff to ensure the completion of the UNFPA work plan, implementation, and quality and timely reporting. The SRH consultant will oversee UNFPA SRHR programs being implemented by partners in Khartoum state, under the overall guidance of the Head of SRHR Program Unit and the direct supervision of the Head of Atbara Field Office. 

You would be responsible for:

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

 

Education:  

Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine/Health Sciences or other related discipline.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least three years of increasingly responsible professional experience and responsibilities at the national level in the field of sexual and reproductive and maternal health; population activities; including in humanitarian situations. 
• Experience in program/project management including experience in large multi-sector projects, designing and appraising proposals and actively liaising with relevant government counterparts and implementing partners.
• Knowledge of the national health system and national models for the provision of health services. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the quality of care, human rights applied to users of health services in SRH and clinical care for sexual violence. 
• Experience in culturally sensitive programming.
• Knowledge of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health (RH) with counterparts and communities.
• Demonstrated expertise in the substantive area of work, including programme /project planning, design, follow-up, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong track record of technical leadership and proven ability to produce high-quality results. 
• Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manage spreadsheets, use advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, data analysis tools), and effectively organize and analyze data.

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. 

 

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,

 

 

Compensation and Benefits:

N/A

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 the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.