Programme Analyst, Midwifery and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Vacancy Job Ref: VACUNFPA9465-28

Job Description

Background

Rwanda made tremendous progress in Maternal and Child Health. Maternal mortality ratio decreased drastically from 467 to 203 per 100,00LB between 2010 and 2020.

Access to basic health services is near universal, due to increased health insurance coverage (91%), and community-based health care. Rwanda’s achievements on maternal health were based on increased improvements in emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC), birth attended by skilled birth attendants (SBAs) and family planning (FP).

Despites these achievements there is still a long was to go in order to achieve the SDGs targets related maternal (MMR 70/100,000LB) and neonatal health (Neonatal mortality rate below 12/1000 births).

This is demonstrated by a slight decrease that was observed in reduction of neonatal mortality rate from 20/1000 to 19/1000 and a stagnation of infant mortality rate from 32 to 33 per 1000 over the past five years (DHS,2019/2020).

Births attended by a skilled provider have steadily increased over the last decade, with currently 93% of women giving birth in a health facility.

The human resources required for sustaining this increase, while ensuring quality of care, however is a main challenge. A focus on training additional skilled, competent providers – especially midwives- is an issue that must be addressed.

UNFPA recognizes that ensuring educated, competent, well-resourced professional midwives is key to addressing inequitable SRHR service delivering and enhancing the quality of care.

Midwives working in health facilities and communities have the knowledge and skills to empower women and youth to use their voice, and provide increased opportunities, choices and resources for access to sexual and reproductive health services including contraception services, safe abortion care and maternal services. Analysis of causes of maternal deaths in Rwanda indicates that 70% of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality was due to preventable and avoidable factors e.g. Postpartum Hemorrhage, puerperal infections, pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia.

Duties and Responsibilities

• •  Provision of technical support in the management of the delivery of SRHR programme.
  •  Contribute to policy dialogue, coordination and development frameworks related to Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights.
  •  Provide technical and programmatic support to harmonize SRHR- programs targeting the furthest behind first including key populations.
  •  Contribute to promotion of the midwifery profession through strengthening midwifery education, association and regulations.

• •  Contribute to enhanced quality of care through supporting the implementation of the WHO Labor Care Guide as well as the WHO recommendations on maternal and neonatal care for a positive postnatal experience.

•  Participate in the national coordination forum for neonatal health and safe motherhood.
•  Contribute in the execution of SRHR related innovations including monitoring and evaluation.
•  Contribute to ongoing efforts of the CO in spearheading innovations for enhanced SRH demand creation and service delivery with a particular focus on maternal and newborn health.
•  Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess programme progress, disseminate findings and identify follow-up actions and recommendations.
•  Contribute to regular quarterly reports and briefs on program progress, M&E reports & mission reports. eO7AZ19 B552pp
•  Actively contribute to UNFPA CO’s resource mobilization efforts and promote innovative financing and other avenues to ensure sustainability of programmes.
•  Contribute to raising the visibility of UNFPA work around SRHR. This includes but is not limited to drafting and/or writing articles, reports, social media posts, presentations, among others.
•  Undertake any other task that may be required by his/her supervisor/office and management.

Competencies

Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing flexibility.

Core Competencies: Achieving results, being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise, thinking analytically and strategically, working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communicating for impact

Functional Skill Set: Delivering results-based programmes; internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  Master’s Degree in Midwifery, Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences or related field of Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Experience:

•  At least 2 years professional experience in clinical midwifery.
•  Prior experience in developing countries, preferably Rwanda, is an asset.
•  Ability to write clearly and concisely.
•  Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from diverse backgrounds.

Language:

•  Fluency in English. Knowledge of other working languages of the UN is an asset.

Nationality:

Under the JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to nationals of Canada. For detailed information on the JPO Programme and recruitment criteria, please visit https://www.undp.org/jposc

Age Requirement:

Not older than 32 years of age as of 31 December, 2024 (born after 1 January, 1992).

Attachments needed (please note that once the application is submitted in the system, you cannot go back to upload documents or edit information)

•  A brief motivation letter in English that explains why you’re the perfect candidate for the position by using examples of your interests and achievements
•  Copy of your passport
•  Copy of your master’s degree

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNFPA advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Non-discrimination

UNFPA has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.

All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNFPA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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