Background
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position:
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the UNFPA Representative and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, Kaduna the NPPP, (Reproductive Health) will provide substantive inputs to programme formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and, development frameworks in Sokoto and Kebbi States under the Kaduna Sub-Office. S/he will provide oversight of programme implementation; guide and facilitate the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes; and, ensures the appropriate application of the tools, available guidelines and procedures for reproductive health and rights. S/he will undertake the following duties:- In collaboration with State Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributes substantively to integrate reproductive health and rights dimensions in UNFPA programming, monitoring and evaluation and ensure that reproductive health and rights issues are taken into account in addressing population issues.
- Provides technical assistance in Sokoto and Kebbi States within the framework of agreed work plans for successful implementation of the reproductive health and rights component of the UNFPA Country Programme.
- Help to create and document knowledge about current and emerging reproductive health and rights issues, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and disseminate to relevant team members for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
- Assist in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Decentralized Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, donor profiles and participating in donor meetings and public information events.
- Create and deliver effective evidence-based advocacy messages to promote UNFPA’s programme goals taking into account political and social sensitivities
- Mobilize government counterpart obligations and explore opportunities for additional resources in support of reproductive health and rights initiatives in Sokoto and Kebbi States.
- Promote UNFPA visibility in Sokoto and Kebbi States.
- Analyze and interpret the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
- Keep abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks.
- Monitor the reproduce health and rights content of the UNFPA Country Programme, ensuring that it is in line with the National Strategic Framework and State developmentpolicies and plans for the effective and efficient provision of reproductive health services.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (Governments, NGOs and CBOs) in the design of materials pertaining to reproductive health, adolescent reproductive health, IEC/BCC advocacy in support of the implementation of reproductive health programme.
- Undertake advocacy activities with policy makers at all levels to ensure sustained support for utilization of reproductive health services.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by UNFPA Representative and/or Programme Coordinator of the Kaduna Sub-Office.
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
- Communicating for impact
Required Skillset
- Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes
- Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness
- Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information
- Providing a technical support system
- Strengthening the programming capacity of implementing partners
- Facilitating quality programmatic results
- Internal and External relations and advocacy for results mobilization.
Required Skills and Experience
The Ideal Candidate should:- Be a Nigerian National
- Posses an MBBS and a Master’s degree in Public Health and/or other related Social Science field would be desirable
- Possess professional experience of a minimum of 5 years (post-masters degree) preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector linked to reproductive health and rights issues.
- Be experienced in working with government institutions and donor organizations.
- Be familiar with issues on population, reproductive health, gender and youth.
- Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English.
- Have ability to work under pressure.
- Have excellent communication and human relation skills.
- Have proficiency in current office software applications is mandatory.
The UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities