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The position:
The Prequalification Associate is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a WHO/UNFPA prequalification programme for condoms and intra uterine devices (IUDs). You will coordinate technical assessments, inspections and meetings for the programme.
You will report directly to the Technical Analyst.
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 new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
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:
You will assist in implementing a sound and robust prequalification programme for condoms and intra-uterine devices. And you will support UNFPA efforts on global harmonization of technical specifications, evaluation and continuous quality compliance monitoring of condoms and IUDs.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Completion of Secondary education is required.
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum 6 years of related work experience in quality assurance or quality control of condoms, or sterile health products or regulatory authority experience of medical devices / health products or health technologies is required. Note that an Advanced University degree (or equivalent: i.e. CPA, ACCA, Jurist Doctor, etc.) in Public Health, Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Health care, Public and Business Administration in combination with 4 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of 6 years of experience.
Proven analytical and technical knowledge of reproductive health products is a strong advantage
Knowledge of reproductive health commodities and medical terminology is a strong advantage
Experience in coordination of workshops is desirable
Languages:
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
