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Under the overall direction of the UNFPA Representative for Palestine and direct supervision of Head of Gaza Field Office (and coordinating closely with the SRH Team Lead), the Sexual and Reproductive Health in Emergencies Specialist will contribute to efforts toward strengthening preparedness, risk analysis, and risk reduction in programming and provides technical inputs towards the development of guidance and support to emergency response. S/He produces evidence-based analysis for the delivery of integrated technical advisory services on sexual and reproductive health in emergencies. The incumbent advances knowledge management for quality programming standards, tools, and technical briefs, including for emerging humanitarian issues. S/He supports the expansion of partnerships with humanitarian-related networks and technical working groups. S/he works in close collaboration with other work streams in the CO, other entities within UNFPA and with external partners.ย
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How you can make a difference:ย
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UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organizationโs response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.ย
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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.
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UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.
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Job Purpose:ย
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You would be responsible for:ย
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Technical support and capacity buildingย
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Operationsย
Contribute to the SRH resource mobilization efforts through the development or support in the drafting of project proposals.ย Support the implementation of the SRHiE projects, including grants management, monitoring, and reporting.ย Support with the review of requests and the monitoring and tracking of allocation and utilization of UNFPA Emergency Funds and Humanitarian Thematic Funds;ย Support with the forecasting and procurement of SRH supplies and commodities, including Inter-Agency Emergency Health Kits (IARH) for preparedness and emergency response. Support with the identification of SRH emergency/humanitarian human resources needs and liaise with the surge team and GERT as appropriate.ย Initiate and coordinate training and mentoring sessions on SRHR in emergencies, including clinical management of rape, and obstetric and newborn emergencies (for programme planners, implementers, and health care providers, etc.).ยEvidence and knowledge development, management, and disseminationย
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Any other duties
Performs any other duties as may be directed by the Representative, or Head of Field Office.ย
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Qualifications and Experienceย
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Education:ย
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Advanced University degree in public health, Sexual and Reproductive Health or any other related field. Clinical degree (midwifery or obstetrics preferred)ย
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Knowledge and Experience:ย
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Languages:ย
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Fluency in English is required and Arabic is an asset.ย
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Required Competencies:ย
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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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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 - clickย hereย to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.ย
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.ย
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.