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UN Population Fund Emergency Programme Officer - SRH Career Opportunities in South Sudan


Organizational Context

  • Under the overall direction of the UNFPA Country Representative and direct supervision of the UNFPA Emergency Coordinator, the Emergency Programme Officer - Sexual and Reproductive Health (EPO-SRH) is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) for SRH.
  • The incumbent will focus on ensuring functional SRH coordination, availability of SRH commodities and supplies, building the capacity of national and sub-national institutions on MISP.
  • In this role, s/he will work closely with the UNFPA programmes, operations staff, State Ministry of Health, the humanitarian cluster system and key partners at the central and state levels.

    Responsibilities

    · Provide support to the national RH working group of the health cluster( scheduling meetings, taking minutes and disseminating them, following up on some of the coordination issues).
    · Carry out routine needs assessments and gaps and make proposals to improve RH service delivery and expansion to the target groups in the conflict-affected populations.
    · Assist the Emergency Coordinator in identifying RH needs and developing appropriate responses.
    · Raise awareness to implementing partners as well as community leaders for improved RH service delivery including safe motherhood including post-abortion care, family planning, sexually transmitted infections/ HIV, sexual and gender-based violence.

    Academic Requirements:

    · University degree in, public health, medical sciences, reproductive health or
    another related field, is required. Those with a post-graduate qualification in a public health related field have an added advantage.
    · Five years progressively responsible professional work experience in the implementation of MISP including CMR in humanitarian programmes at national and international level.
    · Field experience in emergency programme planning, management or evaluation a distinct advantage. Relevant UN, government or international NGO experience an asset.
    · Experience planning and facilitating training and other capacity-building initiatives but especially inMinimum Initial Services Package for RH, Emergency Obstetric Care and related areas.

    Competencies:

    · Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
    · Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
    · Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
    · Have good leadership skills and co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
    · Analyses and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from some sources.
    · Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
    · Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
    · Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organisational departments.

    Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

    How to Apply:

    For more information and job application details, see; UN Population Fund Emergency Programme Officer - SRH Career Opportunities in South Sudan

    Closing date: 26 May 2017

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