United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.
Closing date: 30 Nov 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Under the supervision of the Global RH Coordinator, based at the Humanitarian Response Branch of UNFPA, the Regional RH Coordinator’s duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
- Provide technical assistance to country offices and where necessary in terms of RH emergency response (including GBV and HIV/AIDS) in emergency preparedness, crisis response and recovery;
- Support the UNFPA country offices and UNCTs with training on, and the integration of RH projects into, the Consolidated Appeals Process;
- Assist in the coordination, set up and analysis of pilot projects to develop standards and best practices in comprehensive RH programming in recovery settings (Family Planning, Comprehensive Essential Obstetric Care, GBV multisectoral response STI programming, etc.);
- Monitor and evaluate RH programs in collaboration with implementing partners during phases of emergency preparedness, crisis response and or recovery;
- Coordinate and conduct trainings to build skills of those directly and peripherally involved in RH issues (including GBV, HIV/AIDS, comprehensive RH, Coordination etc.) in emergency preparedness, crisis response and recovery;
- Advocate with all partners (UNCTs, donors, Governments) for the inclusion and implementation of RH programs in emergency settings including the use of up to date IASC guidelines;
- Ensure regular cross border information sharing amongst countries in the regions to ensure effective programming and coordinate flow of information from the region
- Document best practices and approaches and report to the IAWG RH as an integral resource for responding to RH issues in conflict and post conflict settings;
- Assist in organizing and facilitate at Annual IAWG meetings;
- Attend donor briefings, coordination meetings and represent RH in emergency issues within UNFPA process, IASC and its subsidiary bodies within the region;
- Any other related duties as requested and needed.
GEOGRAPHICAL FOCUS
Great Lakes Region (DRC, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania), Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya), Chad, CAR and Sudan. Other countries in Southern Africa as needed.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Values/Guiding Principles/Performance management
- Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment
- Working in teams at all levels
- Communicating information and ideas/Knowledge sharing
- Self-management/Emotional intelligence and Conflict management/Negotiating and resolving disagreements
- Appropriate and transparent decision making
- Analytical and Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Results-based programme development and management
- Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Applied research and analysis
- Innovation and marketing of new approaches
- Resource mobilization
- Job knowledge/technical expertise
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced degree in social sciences or humanities, public health or social work;
- 7 years of experience, of which at least 3 at the international level (experience in the region preferred);
- Practical experience in programme development and management;
- Technical knowledge and experience in RH service provision;
- Previous experience in humanitarian response/emergencies;
- Fluency in English and French.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.
* This is a project-funded post.
Reference Code: RW_7XEK8T-77
