National Family Planning Policy Advisor USAID Project Jobs – Pathfinder International
Job Title: National Family Planning Policy Advisor
Organization: Pathfinder International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.
About USAID Project:
Pathfinder International has been awarded a five-year Family Planning Activity (FPA) by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). As a lead implementing agency, Pathfinder partners will play a catalytic role in increasing access to modern contraception and reducing the unmet need for voluntary family planning services in Uganda.
Job Summary: The National Family Planning Policy Advisor will support coordination and strengthen leadership at the national level as well as the support the MOH to monitor the FP-CIP and ensure the harmonized implementation of the national FP program based on the active engagement of national stakeholders from the MOH, National Planning Authority (NPA), National Planning Council (NPC), Uganda Family Planning Consortium (UFPC), Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development (MoGLSD), Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), Ministry of Water and the Environment (MWE), Ministry of Finance, and UNPFA.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports the NPC, NPA, MoH, and UFPC to host meetings focused on national resource allocation for FP and other priority issues,
- Supports dissemination of the legal framework to policymakers, DHTs, and health care workers, and support the MOH to orient Members of Parliament, DHOs, District Health Administrators, and FP point people on FP rights,
- Collaborates with our youth partner UYHAF to engage the MOH, MOGLSD, MOES, the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, MenEngage and other Key partners to identify opportunities throughout years 1-3 to link and share learnings at events, meetings, and reviews organized by implementing partners.
- Supports the NPC to lead a high-level, national multisectoral steering committee.
- Develops presentations illustrating the national FP trends, gaps, and challenges,
- Facilitates training on the FP-CIP gap analysis tool and follow-up with stakeholders and implementing partners to promote use of the tool during annual work planning and during regular reviews,
- Works with the commodity tracking partner to ensure commitment that translates to financing for FP
- Supports the MOH to identify a consultant/consultancy firm and to mobilize funds to conduct the next CIP progress review,
- Supports dissemination of the CIP review to all stakeholders,
- Explores how to best engage and influence MOGLSD, MOES, and the Ministry of Water and Environment (MOWE) to understand how social norms in their sectors inhibit youth access to FP and how to incorporate messages to address these harmful norms into their SBCC campaigns/materials.
- Performs any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in medicine with RH experience and a relevant master’s degree,
- Eight years of extensive hands-on experience in the field of reproductive health and/or family planning,
- Experience in public health management, training and capacity building,
- Extensive experience with Training of Trainers,
- Experience providing technical assistance in MNCH, RH/FP services,
- Demonstrated collaborative approach including working with Government officials with good negotiation skills, diplomacy and tact,
- Extensive experience in community mobilization,
- Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadline while meeting conflicting work demands,
- Possesses initiative, patience, tact, and able to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of working.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and support others in their work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet etc.
- Fluent in English and local language.
- Familiar with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in all the Districts.
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should apply online at the link below
Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Pathfinder International does not charge candidates Recruitment or Application fees for any position, to which they may apply globally.