We are pleased to announce the following vacancy
VACANCY NO.: Job ID 2235
CLOSING DATE: 10 June 2013 (5:00 p.m, New York time)
POST TITLE: Technical Adviser ( Reproductive Health )
CATEGORY: ICS-12 ( equivalent to P-5)
POST NUMBER: 36840
DUTY STATION: Kabul, Afghanistan
POST TYPE: Non-rotational
DURATION: One year (renewable)
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Asia and the Pacific Region
Background Information
UNFPA Afghanistan is seeking the services of a senior international Reproductive Health Advisor to assist UNFPA and the Government of Afghanistan secure universal access to quality reproductive health services for all citizens of the country. Apart from subject specialization, the Advisor is expected to have an overall understanding of the public health context and the cultural specificities of Afghanistan that will have a bearing on the country realizing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Advisor is also expected to have strategic vision and the operational experience with community centred reproductive health services.
Major Activities/Expected Results
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative,the incumbent performs the following duties:
1) Technical Advice
• Plan, coordinate and lead the development of RH policies and strategies and provide technical and programming guidance for UNFPA Afghanistan in the thematic area of reproductive and sexual health. • Provide technical assistance in developing plans and monitoring the implementation of various national and field activities, including behaviour change communication, community midwifery programmes and Family Health Houses, supported by the Country Office (CO) that would ensure demonstrable impact on maternal mortality reduction and universalization of quality reproductive health services. • Provide technical assistance in reduction of risk and spread of HIV/AIDS in Afghanistan. • Strengthen the technical and programme management capacities of UNFPA Afghanistan staff and partners in the area of reproductive health. • Supervise and manage the activities of all the core UFNPA Reproductive health and Emergency Preparedness. • Provide technical assistance on Family Planning and building up Reproductive Health Commodity Security for the country. • Perform all other technical responsibilities considered necessary by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and other implementing partners. • Co-ordinate with donor agencies, UN agencies and secure strategic integration of reproductive health strategies and programmes for effective delivery of services to the people, especially to those living in the remote and interior areas of the country.
2) Capacity Development
• Review, design and oversee the capacity building initiatives developed for the Country Office and related staff members of MoPH, and other implementing partners. • Ensure that personnel at different levels are trained adequately in their respective areas of responsibilities, including (but not limited to) key technical areas and management and supervision. • Work closely with the different task forces both in MoPH and UNCT for better coordination of the stakeholders.
Required Competencies
Core Competencies
• Values/Guiding Principles/ Performance Management; • Developing People/ Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; • Cultural Sensitivity/ Valuing Diversity • Working in Teams; • Communicating information and ideas/ Knowledge Sharing • Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence and Conflict management/ Negotiating and resolving disagreements • Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making; • Analytical and Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
Functional Competencies
• Advocacy/advancing a policy oriented agenda: • Results based programme development and management; • Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships; • Innovation and marketing of new approaches; • Job knowledge / technical expertise
Job Requirements:
• An advanced university degree or its equivalent Medical/ Public Health in health planning, policy management, and administration. • Ten years of relevant experience, with about five years of international experience in RH programme development and management, preferably in a post-conflict country or fragile states, essential. • Strategic and operational experience with planning, implementing and monitoring reproductive health programmes in developing country context essential. • Sound knowledge of maternal and child health, family planning, HIV/AIDS, STI and fistula programming, gender, emergency preparedness, epidemiology, and health service research. • Excellent writing skills and fluency in English is required; Knowledge of the Afghanistan context would be an asset.
How to apply:
How to Apply:
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA athttp://www.unfpa.org/employment . Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
In accordance with the 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, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
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No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
