UN Programme Coordinator, SRHR Job Careers – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Job Title: Programme Coordinator, SRHR
Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About UNFPA:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. Since UNFPA started working in 1969, the number – and rate – of women dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are smaller and healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before.
Job Summary: The Programme Coordinator, SRHR will be responsible for coordinating the UNFPA-supported Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ISRHR) programme activities at the Ministry of Health (MoH) reporting directly to the MoH Director of Clinical Services and the UNFPA head of the ISRHR team/ Assistant Representative.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNFPA Programme Coordinator, SRHR job opportunity should hold an advanced degree in a medical or other related field.
- Post-graduation qualifications in project management, monitoring and evaluation or other related field is desirable.
- Three to five years of professional experience in programming/project management.
- Extensive national working experience with increasing managerial responsibilities in the development arena and UNFPA mandate areas, particularly ISRHR.
- Experience in leading/managing knowledge product development and dissemination.
- Strong track record of leadership and management, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results.
- Ability to build and motivate / lead cross-cutting teams to produce client-oriented results.
- Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.
- Strong verbal communication and writing skills in English is essential.
- Language: Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
N.B: 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.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who wish to join the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 28th February 2019
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