Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Officer

Organizational Context

UNFPA is the lead UN agency focused on ensuring wanted pregnancies, safe childbirth, and fulfilled youth potential. Operating in the Pacific for over 30 years, UNFPA supports Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) across 14 island countries through its 7th Multi-Country Programme (2023-2027). The organization partners with national governments to strengthen local capacities and promote rights-based SRHR responses, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and UNFPA's global strategy.

Job Purpose

The SRHR Officer will be based in Pohnpei, FSM, and will support integrated health system strengthening efforts, specifically contributing to the coordination and implementation of the Japan-funded “Strengthening Maternal Health Care Services in FSM” project. This role is crucial for ensuring effective support to UNFPA interventions, translating political and social trends into programmatic actions, and fostering partnerships to achieve universal access to SRH services. The position addresses urgent health trends in FSM, including high maternal mortality rates, low service readiness in health facilities, and significant prevalence of violence against women and STIs, requiring focused interventions and health system strengthening.

Responsibilities

The SRHR Officer will support the implementation and management of the “Strengthening Maternal Health Care Services in FSM” project. Key responsibilities include: Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response: Developing tools, training healthcare workers, establishing surveillance committees, coordinating national guidelines and reports, and overseeing data digitization for real-time action. Clinical Capacity Building: Supporting training for healthcare providers in essential maternal and newborn care, family planning, cervical cancer screening, and the management of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases. Supply Chain Management: Overseeing the availability of essential SRHR and GBV supplies and supporting health facility readiness assessments. Maternity Waiting Home: Managing the refurbishment of a maternity waiting home and strengthening referral pathways for obstetric emergencies. Community Engagement: Supporting awareness campaigns on birth preparedness, pregnancy danger signs, cervical cancer, and GBV prevention.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience in health program implementation and donor reporting is required. Experience in program design, partnership management, and policy/program formulation, implementation, and monitoring is desirable. Proficiency in computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and strong writing and communication skills are essential. Initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment are also important.

Skills

Core competencies include achieving results, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, teamwork, and effective communication. Functional skills involve leveraging national government and partner resources, building strategic alliances, results-based program development and management, and technical knowledge in health and development programs. Values include integrity, commitment, embracing cultural diversity, and adaptability.

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