Under the guidance of the Country Representative and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative  and in close cooperation with National Programme Officers on Advocacy, HIV/AIDS/RHCS/PDS, Reproductive Health Program Officer works over formulation and design of the assigned country programme’s reproductive and maternal health projects activities. S/he manages assigned program and provides significant contribution to design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of reproductive and maternal health program/activities not directly under her/his responsibility.

• Analyze political, socio-economic,  population and health situation relevant to reproductive and maternal health and identify strategic areas for UNFPA interventions, with particular attention to the UNFPA country programme target geographical areas;
• Significantly contribute to formulation and design of reproductive health program component’s projects/activities, with particular focus on projects in selected areas;
• Analyze and report on implementation of the assigned program activities, monitor program expenditures and disbursement to ensure delivery is in line with approved budgets;
• Facilitate the work of consultants, advisors and experts involved in the implementation of the program under her/his responsibility;
• Maintain close working relationship with national and international counterparts involved into implementation of the assigned program/project activities, with special attention to collaboration with Federal and State  health authorities in the areas of UNFPA implemented program components;
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of reproductive and maternal health projects/activities through applying existing procedures and mechanisms as well as through development of new approaches and tools;
• In collaboration with respective program officers works on achievement of reproductive health commodity security in the country through advocacy efforts, development of coordination mechanisms and providing technical assistance;
• Provide expertise  and facilitate advocacy activities relevant to reproductive health in particular through preparation of relevant information for evidence-based advocacy;
• Contribute into implementation of communication activities on reproductive and maternal health;
• Analyze resource mobilization environment, identify opportunities for resource mobilization, draft proposals and follow up on their implementation;
• Provide input into development of programme reports both through drafting of the relevant parts and providing expertise on reproductive and maternal health.

Required 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

Managerial competencies:

• Providing strategic focus
• Engaging internal/external partners and stakeholders
• Leading, developing and empowering people/creating a culture of performance
• Making decisions and exercising sound judgment

Functional competencies:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

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. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.  UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status