NATIONAL CONSULTANT: SRHR Consultant, Kathmandu, Nepal

The Position:

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the UNFPA Nepal country office in implementing the National Maternal and Newborn Health Acceleration Plan through providing onsite strategic, technical, policy, and programmatic support in the areas of EmONC, MPDSR, implementation of fistula roadmap, cervical cancer and other key maternal and newborn initiatives implemented by the Family Welfare Division (FWD), Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

Under the overall supervision of UNFPA Programme Analyst (SRHR) and reporting to the MNH section chief, Family Welfare Division, the consultant will play a key role in the efficient and effective implementation of priority MNH programs.

It is also expected that the consultant will contribute to regular reporting and information sharing related to regional grants implementation, including a new Regional Programme on SRHR data funded by DFAT – Australia, under which this consultancy will be funded. Close coordination and regular meetings with UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office (through the UNFPA Nepal team) will be required as part of this consultancy.

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 UNFPA Nepal country office in implementing the National Maternal and Newborn Health Acceleration Plan through providing onsite strategic, technical, policy, and programmatic support in the areas of EmONC, MPDSR, implementation of fistula roadmap, cervical cancer and other key maternal and newborn initiatives implemented by the Family Welfare Division (FWD), Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

You would be responsible for:

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Analyst (SRHR) and reporting to the chief of MNH section, FWD, the consultant is expected to provide programme and technical support as follows:

• Orient government and other stakeholders at federal and provincial level on the need for continued EmONC improvement processes, light assessment tool and online monitoring dashboard.
• Using the light assessment tool, train service providers and facilitate rapid EmONC assessment prioritizing CEmONC and BEmONC facilities across Nepal.
• Support FWD to integrate light assessment tool into the existing FWD web portal (online dashboard).
• Monitor and ensure regular data is collected from CEmONC/BEmONC facilities across Nepal through the national EmONC web portal.
• Monitor the functionality of EmONC referral networks supported by GIS and online dashboard.
• Provide regular updates and reports to FWD and UNFPA about functionality of CEmONC facilities.
• Support the development of the EmONC improvement plans in selected facilities.
• Coordinate with FWD IT & HMIS team as well as the LAT IT consultant and support in collecting data, analysis and writing regular EmONC implementation narrative report.
• Provide hands-on technical support in the implementation and monitoring of joint UNFPA and MoHP priority program on reproductive health morbidities/priorities including cervical cancer, obstetric fistula, infertility and MPDSR.
• Support to update cervical cancer elimination roadmap and implementation of obstetric fistula eradication roadmap.
• Liaise and engage with FWD in organizing and facilitating RH coordination meetings such as RHCC, RH sub clusters, TWGs, and other program workshops and follow up action plans.
• Facilitate partnerships and coordination with professional associations (NESOG) and the private sector to improve their engagement in national advocacy and programming.
• Monitor UNFPA funded workplan implementation, coordinate quality and timely programmatic and financial reporting, including programme implementation of regional grants and programmes.
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Advanced clinical university degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology or other field directly related to the substantive area identified in this job description. Additional degree in public health would be an asset. 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years of professional clinical experience, preferably in EmONC, MPDSR and other MNH areas public or private sector.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical clinical expertise in the area of emergency obstetric and newborn care.
• Strong track record of programme leadership, and proven ability to manage complex programmes/projects and produce demonstrable results, with shared visions and goals.
• Understanding of human rights and gender equality dimensions of reproductive health s desirable.
• Strong negotiation, liaison, analytical and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products.
• Demonstrated expertise in advocacy and policy dialogue is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to network within the development community.
• Field experience is strongly desirable.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English and Nepali (both oral and written) 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,

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,
• Strategically positioning UNFPA’s mandate and programme activities,
• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness,
• Strengthening the capacity of local implementing partners,
• Facilitating quality programme results.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

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, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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