PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF CHINA.

Closing Date: 23 August, 2018 (5 pm Beijing time)

The Position:

The SRHR Specialist is located in the China Country Office (CO) and reports to the UNFPA Deputy Representative.

Job Purpose:

The SRHR Specialist ensures the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights with a focus on integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) policy, rights-based family planning, midwifery workforce development, and Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) in the context of South-South and triangular cooperation  (SSTC). S/he leads SRH programme  formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and provides advisory for national development frameworks. S/he leads strengthening strategic partnerships in the area of sexual and reproductive health for UNFPA’s mandate and programme delivery through proactive engagement, policy advocacy, resource mobilization and effective communication. S/he works with the programme team and collaborates with the CO’s operations/administrative support staff.

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 value 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 who can transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained programme results;  who are transparent and professional  in managing the resources and results efficiently and effectively ; and who are committed to make a difference in ensuring   sexual and reproductive health for all.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree in Public health, Demography, Gender and/or Social Statistics with a first degree in medicine is required.

Knowledge and Experience:

Five years professional experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health, international development, with experience in programme/ project management.

Languages:

Fluency both English and  Chinese is required.