Re-advertised: CSE and ASRHS linkages Specialist

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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.
UNFPA is supporting the implementation of the Safeguard Young People (SYP) Programme as of November 2013. The programme aims to empower adolescents and young people aged 10-24 to protect themselves from STIs including HIV, unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, early marriages, gender-based violence, and harmful cultural practices while promoting gender equitable norms and protective behaviors in twelve counties in East and Southern African Countries (Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe).
UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, and exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

EDUCATION:

• Advanced university degree/ Master’s degree in Social Science, Public Health, or other related disciplines.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant progressive professional experience in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights programming with at least four years of professional experience in technical assistance and capacity-building support in linking Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Sexual Reproductive Health Services and Rights in Africa is required.
• Familiarity with the UN Common System at the field and international level is an asset
• Extensive experience in operations research in ASRHR, combined with applying behavioural economics is an added advantage
• Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills in English are required;

JOB PURPOSE:

Since 2013, the SYP has built the capacity for CSE programming in the region; developing materials and resources, training programme staff, including training of trainers, and institutionalizing CSE in education systems. Likewise, significant attention has been paid to strengthening youth-friendly services provision through the health sector. In order to build stronger referral pathways and linkages between CSE and SRHR services, working in collaboration with the relevant Country Offices, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and the relevant ESARO units, the CSE and ASRHS linkages Specialist will provide technical assistance to the COs and stakeholders on sexuality education in and out of school and its links with youth-friendly health services with the particular scope of strengthening the referral mechanisms between the Education and the Health Sectors. She/He serves as the focal point for developing, managing, and strengthening partnerships with relevant stakeholders on specific areas of work within his/her portfolio. S/He will also provide strategic advice and ensure the appropriate design of integrated CSE/SBCC and YFHS interventions within the Country Offices (COs) Annual Work Plans.