National Individual Consultant: SRHR Coordinator RMI at UNDP

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Management, Sexual And Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation, Logistics Management, Reporting, Advocacy, Partnership Building, Resource Mobilization, Data Collection, Training, Coordination, Policy Implementation, Youth Friendly Health Services, Contraceptive Logistics

Industry

International Affairs

Description

The Position: The post of SRHR Country Programme Coordinator is located both in the UNFPA Country Office in Majuro and Ministry of Health & Human Services, RMI and will report directly to both the Programme Analyst and UNFPA Focal Point at the MoHHS. S/he will support the smooth and timely implementation of relevant country SRHR/Family Planning (FP) programmes and will be a part of a dynamic inter-disciplinary team that provides integrated programme and technical support within a system strengthening approach that is fundamental to UNFPA’s overall strategy. S/He will work closely with the RMI Ministry of Health & Human Services (MOHHS) to support implementation of Annual Work Plan 2026 (AWP2026) related to SRHR and all relevant work. 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. Grounded in the ICPD Programme of Action, UNFPA’s strategic plan (2026-2029) focuses on four interconnected outcomes: (a) Accelerating progress on meeting the unmet need for family planning; (b) Accelerating progress on ending preventable maternal deaths; (c) Accelerating progress on ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and (d) Adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 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”. 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 SRHR Country Programme Coordinator will support relevant programme components implemented by in-country programme teams liaising closely with other programme management staff, as well as the technical advisors at the UNFPA Pacific Sub-regional Office. She/He will work to ensure cohesion in the delivery of the various funded programmes, at national levels, towards achieving UNFPA’s mandate, particularly the 7th Pacific Multicounty Programme (MCP7) and the Transformative Agenda programme for Women, Adolescents, and Youth. The SRHR Coordinator will also serve as the technical focal point for SRHR within the RMNCAH coordination mechanism, supporting the secretariat with agenda setting, follow-up on action items, and reporting on SRHR-related progress. All programme management will be in alignment with National Plans Policies/Strategies and UNFPA’s Multi Country Programme for the Pacific, to create an environment conducive to empowering women and men, particularly young women and men and marginalized groups, to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health and protect their sexual and reproductive rights and ensure no one is left behind. The primary role of the SRHR Country Programme Coordinator is: SRHR/FP Country programme support and coordination of in-country implementation towards intended programme result You would be responsible for: With support from UNFPA country team, technical advisors and MoHHS team, contribute towards technical & program management support towards the achievement of key SRHR performance indicators and targets of MoHHS and UNFPA’s MCP7 and Transformative Agenda programme., including: a. Support to design and implement SRHR activities, support to supportive supervision, contraceptive logistics management, spot checks, youth friendly health services and others as agreed in the work plan. b. Support to quality and appropriate attendance in all activities so that all the Service Delivery Points in RMI including that the outer islands have trained staff, commodities and other resource materials to provide quality SRH services c. Developing and submitting progress, quarterly and financial reports for SRHR programme. d. Documenting lessons learned; collecting and securely storing monitoring and evaluation data Support the Ministry of Health and Human Services in the co-ordination of the RMNCAH Committee activities towards achievement of results, through regular proactive, action-focused coordination meetings, SRHR advocacy activities and monitoring of results. dentify appropriate channels and support advocacy for universal access to SRHR information and services at national level, councils of neighboring islands and at the community level through development of advocacy briefs, statements, talking points and reports on the SRHR needs and programme achievements. Organizing and supporting the implementation of SRHR-related events including training, workshops, conferences and meetings in Majuro, Ebeye and the neighboring islands. Support to liaising with designated counterparts within government departments, key implementing partners, donors and development partners including UN sister agencies to build partnerships for advocacy and resource mobilization for the successful implementation of SRHR initiatives. Support to foster a culture of monitoring and assessment in close co-ordination with MHHS and UNFPA colleagues in-country and at the Pacific Sub-Regional Office. Support to developing and strengthening linkages between Adolescent and Youth Friendly Health Services (AYFHS) and Family Life Education (FLE). Support any resource mobilization efforts undertaken by the Country and PSRO offices. Support routine monitoring of SRHR indicators, including service utilization, contraceptive uptake, Adolescent and Youth Friendly Health Services coverage, and RMNCAH-related indicators, in collaboration with MOHHS and UNFPA monitoring and evaluation colleagues. Any other tasks assigned by the MoHHS supervisor and UNFPA Deliverables Completed task plan and agreed deliverables with supervisors based on description of services and activities above: 1st day of every month Monthly summary reports (concise) on implementation delivery updates, including milestones achieved, challenges and risks, identified solutions, lessons learned, best practices, and any relevant meeting notes attached: By the 1st day of the next month Support national IPs with face form and work plan progress reports with all financial and internal control checklists completed, and all supporting documents available and uploaded on the UNFPA system: Before the 10th day of the new quarter Mission reports and clearance documents uploaded on the shared drive: As required and agreed in the monthly task plan Communication and visibility products from ongoing programme delivery (e.g., advocacy briefs, success stories, talking points, presentations): as required and agreed in the monthly task plan. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Associate degree in Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, Economics, International Relations, International Development, Public Administration, Management, or related disciplines with at least 2 years of experience in programme management and development relevant to sexual and reproductive health. Bachelors preferred. Knowledge and Experience: At least two years’ experience in programme management and development relevant to sexual and reproductive health Knowledge and practical experience in sexual and reproductive health. Knowledge and practical experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and information management Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail, deadlines and policy compliance Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment and independently, and to handle requests or issues as they arise. Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including donor reporting can be an asset Previous experience with the UN (and/or other international organisations) and specifically UNFPA can be an asset Proficient in MS Office programmes Languages: Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Working knowledge of Pacific languages is an asset. 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: Promoting accountability and results-based programme development and management Building strategic alliance and partnerships Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation Compensation and Benefits: Payment will be on a monthly schedule upon satisfactory delivery of associated deliverables and with acceptable quality by the UNFPA Representative, upon submission of Certificate of Payment and Monthly Accomplishment Report. 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 - 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.

Responsibilities

The Coordinator will support the smooth and timely implementation of country Sexual and Reproductive Health/Family Planning programs, ensuring cohesion across various funded programs to achieve UNFPA's mandate, particularly the 7th Pacific Multi-country Programme.