Sexual and Reproductive Health

United Nations Population Fund

The Position:

UNFPA Nigeria Country Office (CO) works to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH), promote reproductive rights, and reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.

Based in the Country Offices (CO) in Abuja, the SRH Programme Coordinator will provide programmatic and technical leadership within UNFPA as well as externally in coordination and collaboration with relevant stakeholders across the UN, CSOs, Government and regional & international entities. The SRH Programme Coordinator will have oversight responsibility of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Unit in the Country Office.

How you can make a difference: 

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. 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), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

UNFPA Nigeria commenced the implementation of the 9th Country Programme (CP) (2023- 2027) of which the four main outputs are : 

(a) strengthened data systems; 

(b) strengthened capacities of national and subnational health systems to deliver quality sexual and reproductive health information and services; 

(c) strengthened capacity of critical actors and systems the provision of life and dignity-saving interventions in humanitarian settings; 

(d) strengthened capacities and knowledge of critical actors to address discriminatory gender and social norms.

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 SRH Programme Coordinator provides strategic leadership, direction, and technical expertise to UNFPA' SRH program in Nigeria. This position is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of SRH and quality of care programs and projects, aligning them with UNFPA's strategic plan, the UNFPA Country Program Document and Nigeria's national development priorities. The SRH Programme Coordinator will lead a team of dedicated professionals and collaborate closely with government counterparts, NGOs, and other stakeholders to improve SRH outcomes in Nigeria. You will report directly to the UNFPA Deputy Representative. 

You would be responsible for: 

A. Strategic Leadership and Management 

- Lead the SRH Unit, providing vision, direction, and strategic guidance. 
- Develop and implement the SRH strategy and work plans in alignment with UNFPA's global and regional strategies and Nigeria's national SRH policies. 
- Ensure effective coordination and integration of SRH programs with other UNFPA program areas, as well as across the UN country program. 
- Support the integration of SRH into national universal health coverage through primary health care delivered through a primary health care approach. 
- Contribute to UNFPA delivering as one and represent UNFPA is relevant technical working groups 
B. Technical Guidance and Oversight 

- Provide technical expertise and oversight for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of SRH programs. 
- Stay updated on global best practices and innovations in SRH and ensure their application in the Nigerian context. 
- Ensure quality assurance and adherence to international standards in SRH service delivery.
C. Program Management 

- Oversee the management of SRH projects, including budgeting, financial management, and reporting. 
- Ensure the timely and effective implementation of SRH programs and projects, achieving planned results. 
D. Resource mobilization 

- Actively scan the internal and external environment for potential partnerships and funding opportunities. 
- Lead the development of proposals for resource mobilization and support the CO Representation in managing donor relationships. 
- Liaise with UN partners for potential joint programming to advance SRH as part of integrated programming 
E. Advocacy and Partnerships 

- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders. 
- Contribute to the CO advocacy for policies and programs that promote SRH and rights, reduce maternal mortality, and enhance access to SRH services in line with the ICPD PoA and UNFPAs mandate. 
- Support the alignment with international human rights standards and global norms, standards, technical guidance. 
- Represent UNFPA in national and international forums related to SRH. 
F. Capacity Building 

- Strengthen the capacity of national partners and UNFPA staff in SRH through training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing. 
- Promote and support research and innovation in SRH. G. Monitoring and Evaluation 
- Oversee development of and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of SRH programs. 
- Ensure data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in SRH interventions. 
- Prepare and disseminate reports on program performance and impact, comply with donor requirements and contractual obligations. 

Qualifications and Experience Education: 

- Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Public Health, Health Economy, Medicine, Social Sciences, or related field.

Experience: 

- At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in SRH, including program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. 
- Experience in managing complex SRH programs in a developing country context. 
- Experience in Strategic Leadership of Health System Strengthening at National and sub-national levels, in addition to the experience in developing and overseeing management of SRHR programmes
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience. 
S

kills and Competencies: 

- Strong technical knowledge of SRH issues, policies, and programs. 
- Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
- Proven ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders. 
- Strong advocacy, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset. 
Languages: Proficiency in both written and spoken English 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,
- Communicating for impact
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.
Managerial Competencies:

- Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes.
- Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness.
- Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information
- Providing a technical support system.
- Strengthening the programming capacity of implementing partners.
- Facilitating quality programmatic results

Related Programme Skills: 

Because the nature of work is programme focused, involving other groups and various timelines and activities, related skills of good time management, managing deadlines and good team relationships are essential. Knowledge of the UN system is desirable. 

UNFPA Work Environment: 

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities. 

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. 

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. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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