Field - Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Coordinator (consultancy) (two positions)

Duration:                   6 Months

Assumption of duty: Immediate

1. Background

Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA South Sudan CO Humanitarian Emergency Coordinator, the Field SRH Coordinator will be part of the UNFPA Humanitarian Response Team under the overall direction of the UNFPA South Sudan Representative and programmatic guidance of the CO Deputy Representative.

The Field SRH Coordinator will be the Focal Point for coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting on SRH activities, including HIV and medical aspects of GBV, in the mentioned locations.  

The Coordinator  will work closely with the focal points in the State Ministries of Health  and County Health Department , implementing partners as well as sister UN agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM , WFP and WHO) to ensure improved RH services including HIV and GBV to vulnerable groups among the conflict affected populations. The Coordinator is expected to interact positively with government officials, UN agencies and other organisations.

2. Scope of Assignment

The Coordinator will support implementation of the MISP as well as monitor and report on progress; with strategies to include advocacy for RH services, ensuring quality of care for services offered through facilitation for capacity building, provision of emergency RH supplies, and monitoring of RH activities.

The Coordinator may be called upon to identify and facilitate operational partnerships, propose medical supplies needs, equipment and accessories periodically, and coordinate provision of such supplies to the partners.

The Coordinator will advise accordingly on the integration of comprehensive health (RH/HIV/GBV) services into primary health care, as the situation stabilises.

3. Specific tasks

Under the technical direction of the Humanitarian Emergency Coordinator and in close collaboration with the GBV coordinator at field level and at CO level, the Coordinator will

• Provide leadership/support at the state and county levels in RH coordination and  programming for improved response;
• Facilite and liaison in order to improve services delivery and information, and improve the visibility of UNFPA in humanitarian work;
• Carry out routine needs assessments and gaps and make proposals to improve RH service delivery and expansion to the target groups in the conflict affected populations;
• Facilitate the coordination of all RH stakeholders; including implementing partners, at the field level as needed through an effective coordination mechanism such  Working Group and assist in the reproduction of national guidelines, protocols and IEC material for improving RH service delivery;
• Facilitate capacity building (formal/ informal with supportive supervision) to Health services providers including TOT and trainee’s training on needs and gaps areas;
• Collect, analyze and provide feedback on RH data to implementing partners and CO
• Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation of RH interventions in the zone of operations;
• Regularly monitor and prepare reports on the proper use of the commodities and supplies received through UNFPA; including technical reports and periodic situation report;
• Assist the CO in proposal writing for resource mobilisation;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

4. Deliverables

• Coordination mechanisms in RH at field level in place
• Report on assessments conducted shared with partners and CO
• Weekly report on SRH data from SRH partners completed and shared with SRH partners and CO
• Monthly situation report submitted to CO
• Quarterly technical report on the achievements submitted to CO
• End mission report submitted to CO

5. Competencies

i)             Required Competencies: Values: Exemplifying integrity; Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system; Embracing cultural diversity; and Embracing change

ii)            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

iii)           Managerial Competencies: Provide strategic focus, engage internal/external partners, lead, develop and empower people, create impact a culture of performance

iv)          Required Skills:  Technical expertise; 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 resource mobilization.

6. Qualifications and experience

• An advanced University degree in Medical sciences or public health, or equivalent qualifications
• 5 or more years working experience in the field of reproductive health, preferably in the UN system or INGO
• Experience in coordination and implementation of Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health
• Humanitarian experience and international experience are of added advantage
• Fluency in oral and written English; working knowledge of Arabic is a plus.  

·7. How to apply

All applications are to be submitted to southsudanvacancies@unfpa.org and must include a P11 form (/resources/p11-un-personal-history-form) and a cover letter.