Programme Support Officer, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

The UNV will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff who are transparent, exceptional, and committed to deliver excellence in programme results. The UNV is expected to contribute towards high impact and sustained results in the areas of population and development, reproductive health and gender. She/he will support the implementation, coordination, monitoring and documentation of interventions funded through UNFPA to the country Programme. The successful candidate will work at the national and provincial levels to ensure that the agreed strategic interventions are implemented in the context of the 2030 SDG Agenda, ICPD Programme of Action and UNFPA Strategic Plan at the global level, the UN Pacific Strategy, UNFPA’s sub-regional programme at the regional level, and the National Sustainable Development Plan, Health Sector Strategy and RMNCAH Policy and Implementation Strategy of UNFPA country lead.

She/He will support management and evaluation of programme activities at a national and provincial level; the provision of integrated programme and operational implementation. Under the guidance of UNFPA programme lead in the country, she/he will also collaborate with the Departments of Health, Education and other relevant Govt. departments at national and provincial levels, Non-Government and Civil Society Organisations with a focus on federations of persons with disabilities and youth led organisations. As per the agreed strategic direction and work plan timeframe, she/he is expected to support the coordination of cross-sector projects, for example, work through schools, service delivery points and in community settings to provide a continuum of information, psycho-social support, commodities and youth friendly SRHR services in schools and community settings across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus.

Under the direct supervision of UNFPA country lead, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: i) support programme activities across the different Ministries, partners and stakeholders involved in the country programme as per agreed quality standards; including CSE/FLE targeting both in and out of school young people, youth friendly and disability inclusive reproductive health services; ii) support advocacy of the results and recommendations of reviews, such as the Health Facility Readiness and Service Availability assessment; iii) draft background briefing documents, statements, talking points and reports on the programme and country operations for UNFPA when requested; iv) assist in the preparation of national and provincial events including trainings, workshops, conferences; v) liaise with designated counterparts key implementing partners and UN sister agencies to coordinate and follow-up on programmes with feedback provided to the country programme lead; v) provide implementation support including program reporting and project monitoring if needed; vi) draft quarterly reports on milestones and results for programme activities and implementation of the UNFPA work plan activities, vii) support programme visibility through documentation of achievements, challenges, lessons learned to co-create an enabling environment to uphold the SRHR of all populations, especially those left furthest behind.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

the field of social development and population activities, with experience in programme/ project design and management would be an added advantage. ● Knowledge and practical experience in health education, comprehensive sexuality education / family life education, youth friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services would be an added advantage. ● Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods, particularly with UNFPA’s agenda, policies and procedures is highly desirable. ● Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. ● Proficiency in MS Office Packages, database management and the Internet. ● Proficiency in the local language is mandatory.

The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (Marshallese: Aolepan Aorokin Majel) are an island country and a United State of Micronesia. The Country's population of 53,158 people is spread out over 29 coral atolls. Comprising 1,156 individual islands and islets. The terrain is low coral limestone and sand islands. The climate is tropical with two different seasons. The dry season is between December and April and the rainy season is between April to December with greatest falls between July and October. Temperature is hot and humid ranging from 26°C to 32°C. The islands border the typhoon belt.

The Marshalls are composed of more than 1,200 islands and islets in two parallel chains of coral atolls known as the Ratak, or Sunrise chain, to the east and the Ralik, or Sunset chain, to the west.

In the Marshall Islands as a whole, there is severely limited supply of natural fresh water. The main source of freshwater is rain. This is due to low elevation of the atolls. There are some favourable locations where some of the freshwater can be accessed with wells. Desalination is also a helpful source of water funded through different aid agencies.

Majuro is the largest city and capital of the Marshall Islands. The downtown area is north of the airport on the eastern side of the main island. It consists of the smaller towns Delap, Uliga and Darrit which reside on islands linked by small stretches of land. There is only one main road in the capital. There are buses, taxis and rentals available as a source of land transportation. Although the Marshall Islands Resort is the main hotel, there are other accommodations available.

UN Volunteer Entitlements: Entry lump sum: USD 400 Relocation costs: USD 200 at beginning and end of assignment if duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV) Volunteer living allowance: USD 631.68 per month Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources and participation in an assignment preparation training provided by UNV Annual leave: 2.5 days per month Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer and health insurance coverage for up to 3 eligible dependents . See the Conditions of Service for more details on eligibility criteria. Exit allowance: USD 65.80 for each month served, paid on completion of contract