About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
Join a prestigious team at UNFPA as a part-time consultant to drive meaningful change in the Pacific region. As a Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Specialist for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change, and Anticipatory Action (AA), you will play a crucial role in advancing the integration of SRH into DRR and AA frameworks. With a strong focus on advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization, this opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about improving health and well-being in vulnerable communities. Your expertise will support the development of country-specific Sendai GAP one-pagers, a regional Community of Practice for SRH, and the production of a manuscript on regional coordination. This role offers a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of millions, promoting health, dignity, and resilience in the face of adversity. As a consultant, you will work closely with the Humanitarian Specialist and Director, leveraging your skills in technical support, project proposal development, and resource mobilization. With a part-time consultancy of 49 days, you will contribute to the advancement of the SRHiE agenda in the Pacific, supporting the UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise, collaborate with a dedicated team, and drive positive change in a critical region.
Benefits & Financial Aid
- Contract Duration: 49 days
- Payment Terms: Payments will be made upon satisfactory delivery of associated deliverables and with acceptable quality
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Advanced degree (Master's) in social sciences, gender studies, public health, research, or a related field
- Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience, including recent field experience working with GBV/SRHR/Climate Change programming
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of the Sendai Framework, Gender Action Plan, and gender-focused DRR approaches
- Familiarity with UNFPA's GBV and SRHR work in humanitarian contexts
- Previous experience leading or conducting assessments, data collection, and developing guidance documents or toolkits
- Strong analytical, writing, planning, and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, research, and analytical skills
Required Documents
- CV: A comprehensive CV outlining your education, experience, and skills
- Cover Letter: A compelling cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role
- References: A list of professional references, including name, title, and contact information
How to Apply
- Review the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet the requirements.
- Prepare your CV, cover letter, and references.
- Submit your application using the Apply button below.
- A review committee will assess your application, and selected candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
- All selected candidates will be required to provide a Certificate of Payment and Accomplishment Report agreed by the supervisor.
- Upon satisfactory completion of the contract, payments will be made upon submission of the Certificate of Payment and Accomplishment Report.
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