1550 views19 applications

Re- Advertised. National Post. Programme Specialist, SRH/GBV

Job title:                                             Programme Specialist –  SRH/ GBV

Level:                                                   NO-C

Position Number:                               00136310

Location:                                             Benghazi, Libya
Full/Part time:                                     Full

Fixed term/Temporary:                      Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational:               Non-Rotational

Duration:                                            One Year

Closing date:                                      31/05/2020

The Position:

The Programme Specialist for Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Base Violence (GBV) post is located in the UNFPA Benghazi Sub-Office. You will be the principal adviser and manager at the sub Country Office level for integrated programme in SRH and GBV. You will work in an integrated manner with the technical and programme staff in the Country Office.

You will report directly to the Programme Coordinator.

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:

The Programme Specialist (SRH/GBV) works in a highly complex operating environment with important programme and political partnership engagements and/or representations. You will play a leading role in the formulation and delivery of SRH and GBV components of the UNFPA Country Programme. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the SRH and GBV activities of the sub- Office

You would be responsible for:

1. Technical Support and Capacity Building

• Provide analysis of the political, social and economic environment relevant to SRH and gender based violence, and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention.
• In collaboration with Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, the Programme Specialist oversees the formulation and design of the country programme and its component projects in line with Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. Oversees achievement of programme results by ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are applied by programme team, and appropriate monitoring and oversight mechanisms and systems are established and implemented.
• Oversees project implementation, establishing collaborative partnerships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of project inputs, and addressing training needs of project personnel.
• Support to identify gaps and opportunities to increase knowledge and use of Family Planning (FP) and SRH products and services among vulnerable populations, including young people, at all levels of the health sector including partnerships with local and international NGOs and faith-based organizations.
• Support to identify gaps and opportunities to increase access to and utilization of GBV case management services especially psycho-social support, mental health, medical case management and legal assistance.
• Support developing proposals and engage in resource mobilization efforts to support joint programming and strengthen coherence in programme delivery.
• Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address SRH and GBV needs and broader gender issues at the district/township level.
• Contribute to strengthening local capacity to support peace building activities in Benghazi with particular emphasis on supporting the participation of women and girls.

2. Partnerships and Coordination

• Actively participate in health and GBV meetings, consultations and workshops, provide feedback on SRH and GBV issues at sub-national and local level to government departments, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate the mapping of stakeholders and social and health service facilities relevant for SRH service provision and GBV prevention and response
• Liaise with SRH staff and GBV specialists/advisors in other agencies and organizations (including government, UN agencies, national and international NGOs and women’s groups) for coherent programme intervention and integration of SRH and GBV.
• Coordinate with RHSWG and GBV SWG actors to conduct rapid assessments, analyze results, and plan emergency response.
• Explore areas of Good Practices and Success Stories arising from the program implementation and coordination at national, sub-national and community levels and provide the necessary support for documentation;

3. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Lead the programme team at Benghazi Sub-office, whether staff or short-term consultants, in both substantive and operational issues ensuring optimization of human and financial resources and promoting a culture of results with highest performance standards;
• Perform spot-checks and regular field visits to projects’ sites and partners when the security context allows for and report any risk or challenges observed to the program coordinator;
• Manage budget and expenditures in order to accomplish programme within budget.
• Close monitoring of the projects in the system, draft annual work plans, quarterly reports, and other donor reports as needed or requested.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by UNFPA.
• Within the framework of the EU-funded project to advance nursing and midwifery in Libya, maintain close communication with local partners in Benghazi and the national authorities in the East, draft progress reports, and directly supervises activities implemented in Benghazi.

Education: 

Advanced University degree(Master) in medical science, public health, social work public/community health, gender, or any other related field;

Knowledge and Experience:

·       Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience in SRH programme implementation and service provision including experience in gender/GBV programming.

·       Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and team working skills and ability to establish harmonious working relations in an international and multicultural environment.

·       Strong knowledge of  and reproductive health, HIV and protection issues in humanitarian and post-conflict/ recovery settings;

·       Understanding of gender issues in humanitarian and post-conflict/ recovery , particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards

Languages:

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,

• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,

• Embracing cultural diversity,

• Embracing change 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

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

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.