Individual Consultant (IC): SRHR Programme Officer

The Position:

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Kenya Country Office in implementing programme initiatives under the SRHR and Youth portfolio that includes Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH), Family Planning, and Adolescents and Youth in both development and humanitarian settings. 

The IC will be directly supervised by the SRHR and Youth Advisor, under the overall guidance of the Country Representative and Deputy Representative. The IC will work in close collaboration with other programme/ technical teams, and the operations team.
 

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.

 

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Kenya Country office in implementing programme initiatives under the SRHR and Youth portfolio that includes Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH), Family Planning, and Adolescents and Youth in both development and humanitarian settings. 

You would be responsible for:

Private sector Engagement

1. Develop and implement a plan for UNFPA engagement with the private sector on MNH and other SRHR related areas, prioritizing partners that participated in the MNH Round Table meeting
2. Conduct due diligence  on potential partners
3. Provide support to the interested private sector stakeholders in developing commitments on MNH and other potential SRHR areas
4. Support UNFPA in maintaining strong relationships with private sector partners, including corporations, foundations, and social enterprises.
5. Identify and support the implementation of an innovative solution (s) and technology (s) to address key MNH challenges in select counties in collaboration with the private sector.
6. Coordinate and manage joint initiatives and projects with private sector partners
7. Participate in key events convened by private sector stakeholders to advance the case for MNH and the broader SRHR agenda
8. Ensure private sector representation in key national and regional level events on MNH and the broader SRHR

Advocacy and policy dialogue

1. Support UNFPA advocacy efforts on maternal and newborn health and other key SRHR issues
2. Support the development of various knowledge products, including reports, briefs, and presentations for evidence-based advocacy
3. Engage/participate in organizing strategic national fora for advocacy and knowledge sharing
4. Support advocacy for the implementation of ICPD25 and other SRHR related global, regional and in- country commitments/strategies such as the Every Woman, Every Newborn Everywhere Initiative (EWENE)
5. Provide technical support in policy development processes 
    

Programme management support

1. Provide technical support to UNFPA partners in programme implementation 
2. Support the preparation of work plans with implementing partners to ensure they are in line with country programme priorities.
3. Support programme integration in the areas SRHR and Youth, Gender, population dynamics and humanitarian action. 
4. Support the preparation of programme/donor reports ensuring that they are of the right quality and submitted within the required timelines
5. Support the implementation of special UNFPA programme/project initiatives on SRHR
6. Support resource mobilization efforts at the country office to elevate the SRHR agenda
7. Participate and provide technical/programme inputs to national technical working groups including UN inter-agency fora
8. Provide general administrative and programmatic support to the SRHR and Youth Unit as required.

 

Expected outputs and deliverables

1. Progress reports: Submit monthly progress reports detailing activities completed, achievements and any challenges faced.
2. Private sector engagement Plan: provide a comprehensive plan for UNFPA engagement with the private sector on MNH and other SRHR related areas
3. Corporate and private sector commitments: Produce tangible private sector commitments on MNH or broader SRHR. This can be in the form of resources, technical assistance, addressing MNH needs of own workforces or communities etc.
4. Advocacy Materials and Knowledge Products: Provide  drafts of at least 2 advocacy materials, one knowledge product
5. Workshop and meeting reports: Submit a report after every workshop or meeting, summarizing key discussions, decisions made, and follow-up actions required.
6. Technical support documentation for implementing partners: Deliver at least three comprehensive technical support documents for the implementing partners, outlining solutions, guidelines, and resources provided.
7. Contributions to programme reports and evaluations: Provide written contributions for programme reports or evaluations, including data, insights, and recommendations
8. Presentations: Prepare and deliver presentations for key stakeholders, as required, ensuring they are clear, relevant, and aligned with the programme's objectives.
9. Final report: Submit a detailed final report at the end of the project, summarizing all activities, key achievements, challenges, and providing actionable recommendations for future work. 

All the above deliverables to be shared electronically with the UNFPA Kenya Country Office

Consultancy duration:

The consultancy will be for a period of six months, from April  2025 to September 2025

Place where services are to be delivered:

The consultant will be based at the UNFPA Kenya Country Office.

Services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner 

• UNFPA will support the consultant to make the necessary contacts with relevant partners. 
• UNFPA will share all relevant documents related to the consultancy once the assignment is awarded. 
• UNFPA will provide an office space for the consultant 

Expected  Travels: 

The IC may be expected to travel to the field to support programme related interventions. UNFPA will cover the travel related costs. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in public health, social sciences, development studies, or a related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in SRHR programming with a focus on Maternal and Newborn Health, Family Planning, and Adolescents and young people
• Demonstrated experience related to partnerships and business or private sector relations, due diligence and/or risk mitigation. Strong understanding of the Kenyan health system and development context
• Experience in resource mobilization
• Experience working with UN agencies is an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
   

Languages: 

English language is required 

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.

 

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks  and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.