Programme Specialist, Reproductive Health, Dili, Timor-Leste

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the overall supervision of the Representative and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, the Programme Specialist will work with the UNFPA RH team to support the national response to improve sexual and reproductive health. S/He will work with the national counterparts, the UN agencies and other partners to undertake the following tasks: • Provide substantive inputs into the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes to increase access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services with quality evidence-based comprehensive intervention packages, within the context of the national strategy, taking into account socio-cultural factors. • Work in close collaboration with national governments, UN Agencies, NGOs and other partners to ensure that appropriate national capacities are developed for the implementation of quality SRH programmes. • Facilitate the involvement of all levels of society namely, government, civil society, NGOs, FBOs and the private sector in the development of plans, implementation and evaluation of interventions to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. • Support the implementation of programmes to empower women and young people and improve their access to reproductive health information and services. • Support the collection (including through operational research) of lessons learnt and best practices that enhance the effectiveness of RH interventions, disseminate them to stakeholders, and advocate, mobilize and convene partners for large-scale up of response to increase access to RH services and reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. • Continuously analyze population and development, RH and gender issues in the country and provide data for decision making and target setting for RH programming. In addition, provide substantive input into advocacy strategies taking into account political and social sensitivities. • Advocate and advance UNFPA’s policy agenda by participating in public information events • Conceptualize and provide substantive inputs for new programmes and project proposals within UNFPA strategic directions of work, including preparation of Country Programme Action Plans (CPAC) • Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Representative REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

CORE COMPETENCIES • Integrity/Commitment to our mandate/Valuing Diversity • Performance Management; • Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; Working in Teams; • Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence; • Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence; • Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES • Conceptual Innovation in the provision of technical expertise • Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships • Job knowledge/Technical expertise: Good knowledge of Maternal health, especially interventions to improve access to quality antenatal care (ANC), Family Planning (FP), delivery care, and postnatal care and services. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Advanced university degree in medicine, nursing, midwifery or public health. • Minimum of 5 years preferably in programme/project management in the public and/or private sector linked to sexual and reproductive health issues especially with international bilateral, multilateral organizations or NGOs. • Experience in implementing and managing reproductive health programs at the national and district level in developing countries • Experience conducting training needs assessments, preparation of training modules and organization of training programs • Experienced in working with government institutions and donor organizations. • Strong English communication, analytical and report writing skills. • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, in coordination with other related departments and organizations to achieve sexual and reproductive health objectives. • Prior experience in the UN system an asset. • Ability to communicate clearly in Tetum and/or Bahasa Indonesia an asset.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, 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. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

How to apply:

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