Humanitarian Specialist, FTA, P4, Sana'a, Yemen

The Position:

Under the overall guidance of Representative, the Humanitarian Specialist will  ensure quality implementation of GBV and RH programming, and maintain the leadership of UNFPA in the management of RRM. He/She will develop strong, collaborative relationships across the organization and with external partners; ensure the application of effective programme planning, monitoring and evaluation principles; identify bottlenecks implementation and devise strategies to address them; and provide leadership to ensure that technical knowledge is updated and disseminated for effective implementation. The post of Humanitarian Specialist is located in Sana’a office in Yemen. This position would report to the Humanitarian Coordinator.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Advanced university qualifications in international relations/humanitarian law, social anthropology or related fields;

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 7 years of progressively responsible professional work experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian and relief operations is required
• Experience in programme coordination and GBV Programming
• Experience in GBV/RH in the context of emergency response is essential;
• Knowledge and understanding of UN humanitarian relief operations and procedures is essential

Languages: 

• Fluency in English is essential, good working knowledge in Arabic is an asset;