RE Advertisement - Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Programme Coordinator at United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA

Job Purpose:

• The SRH Programme Coordinator provides strategic leadership, direction, and technical expertise to UNFPA’ SRH program in Nigeria. This position is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of SRH and quality of care programs and projects, aligning them with UNFPA's strategic plan, the UNFPA Country Program Document and Nigeria's national development priorities. The SRH Programme Coordinator will lead a team of dedicated professionals and collaborate closely with government counterparts, NGOs, and other stakeholders to improve SRH outcomes in Nigeria. You will report directly to the UNFPA Deputy Representative.

You would be responsible for:

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Lead the SRH Unit, providing vision, direction, and strategic guidance.
• Develop and implement the SRH strategy and work plans in alignment with UNFPA's global and regional strategies and Nigeria's national SRH policies.
• Ensure effective coordination and integration of SRH programs with other UNFPA program areas, as well as across the UN country program.
• Support the integration of SRH into national universal health coverage through primary health care delivered through a primary health care approach.
• Contribute to UNFPA delivering as one and represent UNFPA is relevant technical working groups

Technical Guidance and Oversight

• Provide technical expertise and oversight for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of SRH programs.
• Stay updated on global best practices and innovations in SRH and ensure their application in the Nigerian context.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to international standards in SRH service delivery.

Program Management

• Oversee the management of SRH projects, including budgeting, financial management, and reporting.
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of SRH programs and projects, achieving planned results.

Resource mobilization

• Actively scan the internal and external environment for potential partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Lead the development of proposals for resource mobilization and support the CO Representation in managing donor relationships.
• Liaise with UN partners for potential joint programming to advance SRH as part of integrated programming

Advocacy and Partnerships

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the CO advocacy for policies and programs that promote SRH and rights, reduce maternal mortality, and enhance access to SRH services in line with the ICPD PoA and UNFPAs mandate.
• Support the alignment with international human rights standards and global norms, standards, technical guidance.
• Represent UNFPA in national and international forums related to SRH.

Capacity Building

• Strengthen the capacity of national partners and UNFPA staff in SRH through training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing.
• Promote and support research and innovation in SRH. G. Monitoring and Evaluation
• Oversee development of and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of SRH programs.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in SRH interventions.
• Prepare and disseminate reports on program performance and impact, comply with donor requirements and contractual obligations.

Qualifications and Experience Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Health, Health Economy, Medicine, Social Sciences, or related field.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in SRH, including program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Experience in managing complex SRH programs in a developing country context.
• Experience in Strategic Leadership of Health System Strengthening at National and sub-national levels, in addition to the experience in developing and overseeing management of SRHR programmes
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of SRH issues, policies, and programs.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong advocacy, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.