Overview
The Program Associate will work with the office staff, government, and implement partners to plan, implement, and monitor Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights programs. The role contributes to the formulation, planning, and implementation of the UNFPA program, as well as joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide quality technical support to UNFPA implementing partners in project planning, implementation, and monitoring or Program activities in accordance with work plans.
- Work with implementing partners to design, plan, implement, and monitor Program initiatives related to rights-based quality SRH service delivery, including adolescent and youth SRH, EmONC, family planning, sexually transmitted infections/ HIV, and management of sexual and gender-based violence. In addition to providing technical support and capacity building when required to IPs.
- Report on the progress of SRH projects in the targeted areas.
- Contribute to the implementation of effective knowledge management strategies, including the dissemination of national guidelines, protocols, and information education and communication (IEC) materials for improved RH and family planning service delivery.
- Work with Country Office staff to apply UNFPA business processes for management of implementing partners working in SRH, including planning, monitoring, and reporting on Programs and results.
- Monitors SRH UNFPA program and financial implementation by keeping a close record of the progress of activities, funds being expended at the project level, and agreements being made with local partners.
- Support the development of national capacities in SRH both at the institutional level and with key partners, seeking to provide high-quality technical support in the area and in accordance with the UNFPA mandate.
- Contribute to the technical review of laws, policies, strategies, and products on SRHR when UNFPA is involved.
- Participates in relevant workshops and events, enhancing UNFPA's mandate on SRHR, and works to ensure that SRHR issues are incorporated in national development plans and frameworks.
- Ensure proper emergency preparation and contingency plans are in place in the areas covered by the office.
- Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership
Required Experience
3 years
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, medicine, Health Sciences or any relevant field.
