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Job Summary

Under the overall guidance of  the Deputy Representative and with direct supervision of the Program Specialist  for HIV prevention/Adolescent and Youth Development, s/he is responsible for supporting  the Adolescent and Youth  Reproductive Health (AYRH) programme and  advocating for Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) and HIV linkages, with the overall aim of supporting the country in addressing barriers to efficient and effective linkages between HIV and Adolescent & Youth policies and services, increased access to and use of a broad range of quality integrated AYRH services including in humanitarian settings, as well as ensuring the inclusion of education, legal and gender dimensions in HIV prevention. S/he plays proactive role in the Joint UN Programme of support for HIV in the country.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

MSc/MA in Health, public health, Social sciences, behavioural sciences, social work, & social psychology.  Public Health qualification is preferred.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years progressive experience in the area of HIV/AIDS and Adolescent and Youth Development at technical level. 
• Field experience is highly recommended. Previous UN/NGO experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in current office software applications.

Languages:

Proficiency in English and working knowledge of any other UN language is an advantage.