Technical Analyst, Fistula, Sexual Reproductive Branch, Technical Division, P-2

Overview

Provide technical and operational assistance for obstetric fistula.

You have:

• Advanced university degree in Public Health or Social Science or related field
• Two years of experience in the area of international development including public health, preferably sexual and reproductive health; knowledge and experience on Obstetric fistula an asset.
• Excellent writing abilities, with strong analytical skills.
• Experience working in a developing country would be an asset.
• UNFPA/United Nations experience and familiarity desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills; ability to participate effectively in a team-based, information sharing environment.
• Must be highly organized and possess initiative and sound judgment.
• Strong proficiency in English, with excellent writing skills, is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 101,253 USD and 137,526 USD.

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The Position:

Building on the on-going work of the UNFPA-led Campaign to End Fistula (http://www.endfistula.org), which is present in 55+ countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, Arab and Latin American/Caribbean Regions, the Technical Analyst, Obstetric Fistula (OF) supports in providing technical and operational assistance for obstetric fistula , a major maternal morbidity, and supports the work of UNFPA and its Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) in this area, as part of a comprehensive approach to maternal and newborn health within Sexual & Reproductive Health & Reproductive Rights (SRH&RR).

How you can make a difference:

The Technical Analyst, Obstetric Fistula is located in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Branch, Technical Division, and reports to the Technical Specialist, Obstetric Fistula/Coordinator of the Campaign to End Fistula. Job Purpose Building on the on-going work of the UNFPA-led Campaign to End Fistula (http://www.endfistula.org), which is present in 55+ countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, Arab and Latin American/Caribbean Regions, the Technical Analyst, Obstetric Fistula (OF) supports in providing technical and operational assistance for obstetric fistula , a major maternal morbidity, and supports the work of UNFPA and its Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) in this area, as part of a comprehensive approach to maternal and newborn health within Sexual & Reproductive Health & Reproductive Rights (SRH&RR).

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree in Public Health or Social Science or related field

Knowledge and Experience:

• Two years of experience in the area of international development including public health, preferably sexual and reproductive health; knowledge and experience on Obstetric fistula an asset;
• Excellent writing abilities, with strong analytical skills;
• Experience working in a developing country would be an asset;
• UNFPA/United Nations experience and familiarity desirable;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills; ability to participate effectively in a team-based, information sharing environment;
• Must be highly organized and possess initiative and sound judgment;
• Strong proficiency in English, with excellent writing skills, is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.

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