SRH Programme Associate, LSC-7
Organizational Context
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, operates in the State of Palestine (OPT) to address significant challenges in accessing quality maternal and sexual reproductive health (SRH) services. The Country Office focuses on strengthening maternal health systems and empowering the midwifery workforce in a complex and volatile environment. This role supports UNFPA's integrated approach to improving SRH services, including maternal and newborn health and family planning.
Job Purpose
The SRH Programme Associate provides crucial technical and coordination support to UNFPA's implementing partners and key stakeholders, focusing on overall SRH programming and midwifery initiatives. The role contributes to the formulation of country programs and component projects by analyzing information, drafting project documents, and monitoring implementation. It supports the development of SRH policies, strategic planning, and workforce development, particularly for midwifery. The Associate also assists in strengthening quality standards and regulatory frameworks for SRH services, organizing technical consultations, and supporting advocacy and resource mobilization efforts.
Responsibilities
The position is responsible for participating in country program formulation by compiling and analyzing information, drafting project documents, and monitoring implementation. It supports the development and implementation of SRH policies, strategic planning, and workforce development, with a focus on midwifery, including gap analysis and strategy development. The role contributes to strengthening quality standards and regulatory frameworks for SRH services by reviewing professional scope of practice and service standards. Additionally, the Associate organizes technical consultations, meetings, training, and workshops, documenting actions and following up on implementation. The position also supports advocacy and resource mobilization efforts by maintaining donor networks and assisting with events, and implements knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices.
Work Experience
A minimum of four years of relevant professional experience is required with a Bachelor's degree, or seven years with secondary education. Experience should include developing national health strategies, drafting health policies, or formulating clinical/educational standards. A thorough understanding of the State of Palestine (OPT) health system, maternal health structures, and local dynamics is essential, as is proven capacity in stakeholder engagement and consensus-building among government, NGOs, and UN agencies.
Skills
Strong analytical and research capabilities are required. Core competencies include achieving results, accountability, developing professional expertise, strategic thinking, and teamwork. Functional competencies involve managing oneself and relationships. Professional level fluency in both English and Arabic, with exceptional report writing and presentation skills, is also necessary.