This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of Switzerland and is addressed exclusively to people with Swiss nationality.
Background:
UNFPA in Zimbabwe is currently implementing its 7th country programme of cooperation (2016-2020) to reduce maternal mortality, unmet needs of FP and GBV with a focus on adolescent and youth. It has an annual budget over 20million and a staff complement of 45 international and national staff.
The UNFPA Zimbabwe Country Office supports the City of Harare to offer integrated SRH, HIV prevention and GBV services to the urban poor population residing in the country’s capital city.
The interventions focus on ensuring demand and provision of good quality SRH, HIV prevention and GBV prevention and response services, focusing on women and young people. Clinical services are offered through various clinics with special support to Mbare Clinic for SRH, HIV and GBV services provision, Wilkins, for GBV and services to key populations, and Hopley clinic which is under development. UNFPA is supporting the City to develop a Community Based Health Insurance system which must be accessible by women and young people. A special area of focus is Hopley, a peri-urban district of the City of Harare with a population of approximately 200,000. Child marriages and teenage pregnancies are common, at 18% and 21% respectively.
At least 70% of women are mothers by age 24 years. Zimbabwe is also implementing the 4 Spotlight Initiative which is a global partnership to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and some of the interventions are targeting population in the City of Harare.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Postgraduate degree in social sciences or related fields with specialized knowledge in the field of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender
- At least 2 years, preferably 3 years, of experience in development or humanitarian work on SRHR and/or gender. Prior experience in developing countries is an asset.
- Fluency in English.
- Knowledge of Southeast Africa Region is an asset
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds
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