3 Job Positions at UNFPA: (Deadline 28 August 2022)

SIF Project Coordinator at UNFPA: (Deadline 28 August 2022)

TERMS OF REFERENCE – Individual Consultant
Hiring Office:	UNFPA Rwanda
Title:	SIF Project Coordinator
Purpose of consultancy:	The Project Coordinator post is located in the UNFPA Rwanda Country Office to provide strategic, technical and programmatic support to the 4-year Strategic Investment Facility funded project (2022-2025) on “Innovative Health Sector Investment Model for Health Posts to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Rwanda”. S/he will act as the project’s focal point, ensuring quality and timely implementation of the project activities, outreach, and day-to-day liaison with the donor, implementing partners, stakeholders and government partners, while working in an integrated and collaborative manner with the Country Office’s programme and operations staff. S/he will work under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative and report directly to the head of the Sexual Reproductive Health Unit.
Scope of work: (Description of services, activities, or outputs)	UNFPA Rwanda has been selected to pilot the project “Innovative Health Sector Investment Model for Health Posts to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Rwanda” funded by the newly launched global UNFPA Strategic Investment Facility that aims to promote the innovative financing in order to accelerate the achievement of the transformative results and SDGs. The SIF funded project in Rwanda aims to support the Government of Rwanda to increase access to Primary Health Care through a network of financially sustainable and environmentally friendly health posts. The overall goal is to establish a well-functioning Health Posts managed through a Public Private Partnership model by social entrepreneurs. The Project Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the implementation of project activities and in ensuring the achievement of expected project outcomes through an optimal project implementation, effective use of resources, quality monitoring and communication of results, and adequate coordination including with the Private Sector. More specifically she/he will be responsible for the following substantive duties and responsibilities: A. Project Planning, Management and Coordination Oversee the implementation of project including development of the Annual Work Plans (AWPs) to ensure timely implementation of the project; Participate in the planning and organization of stakeholder meetings and consultations; Manage and monitor contracts signed with Implementing Partners to ensure they deliver quality reports on time; Closely follow up on budget expenditure and tracking of overall project delivery within the set timeline and prepare budget revisions, as needed; Coordinate and monitor achievement of the AWP activities related to the project by contributing substantially to the review, data analysis and write up of the narrative and financial reports and provide detailed feedback and edits; Provide substantive analysis and summaries to the team leader and senior management on the progress, challenges, and lessons learned with regard to major aspects of the project; Guide and facilitate planning activities and report production, review and clearances and participate in the evaluation and documentation of program results; Take appropriate actions to optimize use of project funds, financial effectiveness and accountability of project activities; Oversee preparation of relevant briefing and communication materials, position papers, and talking points related to the project as may be required Coordinate partners involved in SIF project to ensure successful and timely introduction of innovative financing instruments into the project. B. Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) function Undertakes periodic field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action. Initiate costed mid-term and end of term evaluations plans for the project in liaison with IPs and relevant CO units and ensure quality of evaluations products. C. Policy Analysis, Knowledge Generation and Innovation Support the office in analysing and interpreting the political, social and economic environment relevant to innovative financing and in the identification of opportunities for UNFPA partnerships; Promote knowledge-sharing by documenting project best practices and lessons learned and effectively share these with relevant partners to inform programming, policy and advocacy including with the Strategic Investment Facility Unit at UNFPA HQ; Ensure that data obtained and analysis are shared and used to engage local and national governments, as well as regional stakeholders; Catalyze and scope for innovative initiatives that enhance programme quality. D. Partnerships Development and Resource Mobilization Manage partnerships with implementing partners to enhance implementation, use and ownership of the information resulting from the project; Support CO efforts for resource mobilization to finance the SDGs, partnership expansion including with the private sector using innovative financing mechanisms; Collaborate with partners, to ensure collaborative, mutually reinforcing and consistent approaches to supporting the government and one UN efforts for promoting Innovative Financing instruments in financing the health sector; Coordination of the preparation and execution of the 1000 Health Post in a Land of 1000 Hills Joint Program related activities; Establish strategic partnerships and initiate other innovative financing proposals in support of the UNFPA Country Programme in Rwanda. F. Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.
Duration and working schedule:	11 Months effective August 2022 and on a full time basis. Normal office working hours are 8.00am-5.30pm from Monday-Thursday and 8.00am-2.00pm on Fridays.
Place where services are to be delivered:	At UNFPA Rwanda Country Office
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):	Both Electronic and Hard Copy where necessary The consultant will submit a monthly report showing key deliverables achieved by 25th of each month and knowledge transfer note at the end of the assignment.
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:	Same as above
Expected travel	The consultant is not expected to travel but should this be required during the course of this assignment, UNFPA Rules and Regulations governing consultants will apply
Supervisory arrangements:	The IC will be supervised by the head of the Sexual Reproductive Health Unit.
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:	Education: Master’s degree in project management, Economic studies, public health, social sciences, demography, development studies or other related fields. Knowledge and Experience: 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in project management and development relevant to sexual and reproductive health, gender, population and development; Experience working in projects involving the private sector and promoting access to financing by Small and Medium Enterprises; Experience in Result Based Financing projects through a Public Private Partnership; Experience working with government, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector, and youth-led organizations, in particular on public health issues including Primary Health Care; Proven ability to effectively collaborate with team members to achieve demonstrable results; Highly motivated, proactive, able to work independently with proven ability to exercise sound judgement and initiative, working in harmony with people from different backgrounds and cultures; Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; Familiarity with UNFPA’s mandate, policies and procedures, and experience in programme and/or technical assistance with the UN System and other international development organizations will be an added value; Proficiency in current office software applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Languages: Fluency in English; Knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French is desirable.
Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g. support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:	UNFPA will provide: Required documentation Office space and IT equipment Other applicable support services where appropriate DSA and other logistics arrangements, if travel is needed
Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:	An Individual Contract (IC) will be signed with the consultant for the duration of 11 Months effective August 2022. The consultant’s remuneration will be pegged on NOB salary scale.
Signature of Requesting Officer in Hiring Office: Date:

How to Apply

Interested candidates will send a motivation letter, updated CV and a filled UN P11 form through our official email: [email protected] . We would appreciate receiving this package on or before 28 August 2022 at 17h00 Kigali Time.

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SIF Project Assistant at UNFPA: (Deadline 28 August 2022)

TERMS OF REFERENCE – Individual Consultant
Hiring Office:	UNFPA Rwanda
Title:	SIF Project Assistant
Purpose of consultancy:	The Project Assistant post is located in the UNFPA Rwanda Country Office to provide programmatic support to the 4-year Strategic Investment Facility funded project (2022-2025) on “Innovative Health Sector Investment Model for Health Posts to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Rwanda”. S/he will work collaboratively with the project coordinator, ensuring quality and timely implementation of the project activities, outreach, and day-to-day liaison with the donor, implementing partners, stakeholders and government partners, while working in an integrated and collaborative manner with the Country Office’s programme and operations staff. S/he will work under the overall supervision of the head of the Sexual Reproductive Health Unit.
Scope of work: (Description of services, activities, or outputs)	The Project Assistant will work collaboratively with the SIF Project Coordinator to ensure smooth implementation of the SIF project “Innovative Health Sector Investment Model for Health Posts to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Rwanda”. UNFPA Rwanda has been selected to pilot the project “Innovative Health Sector Investment Model for Health Posts to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Rwanda” funded by the newly launched global UNFPA Strategic Investment Facility that aims to promote the innovative financing in order to accelerate the achievement of the transformative results and SDGs. The SIF funded project in Rwanda aims to support the Government to increase access to Primary Health Care through a network of financially sustainable and environmentally friendly health posts. The overall goal is to establish a well-functioning Health Posts managed through a Public Private Partnership model by social entrepreneurs. The Project Assistant will provide programmatic and administrative support for the implementation of project activities to ensure the achievement of expected project outcomes through an optimal project implementation, effective use of resources, quality monitoring and communication of results, and adequate coordination including with the Private Sector. More specifically she/he will be responsible for the following substantive duties and responsibilities: Administrative Tasks Support the elaboration of AWPs and facilitate communication among partners to ensure effective implementation. Prepare the project meetings with stakeholders, draft and share the Minutes of the meetings with participants. Follow up with the Project Coordinator on key actions from the meeting. Ensure the availability of an updated list of addresses of different partners involved in the SIF Project implementation. Financial Tasks Follow up of the transmission of the FACE and quarterly activity plan. Follow up with the project Coordinator to ensure that Implementing Partners’ (IPs) requests are responded to. Ensure proper financial filling (FACE/technical notes, quarterly activities). Budget – finalize budget sheet, inputs AWP, and Payment Authorization forms. Follow up with finance the disbursement of funds requested by IPs. Undertake any other duty if required by the supervisor and or the office
Duration and working schedule:	11 Months effective August 2022 and on a full time basis. Normal office working hours are 8.00am-5.30pm from Monday-Thursday and 8.00am-2.00pm on Fridays.
Place where services are to be delivered:	At UNFPA Rwanda Country Office
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):	Both Electronic and Hard Copy where necessary A monthly assessment will be done by the supervisor by 25th day of every month using a certificate of payment confirming that the IC support was well delivered.
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:	Same as above
Expected travel	The consultant is not expected to travel but should this be required during the course of this assignment, UNFPA Rules and Regulations governing consultants will apply
Supervisory arrangements:	The IC will be supervised by the head of the Sexual Reproductive Health Unit.
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:	Qualifications and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, finance, economics or relevant social science discipline desirable. Knowledge and Experience: Minimum of Five years of relevant experience in programme planning, monitoring and data support systems and in financial management in private, national and/or international organizations. Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT financial systems. IT ability to familiarize with web-based integrated system Some experience in research assistance. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Languages: Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French is desirable.
Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g. support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:	UNFPA will provide: Required documentation Office space and IT equipment Other applicable support services where appropriate DSA and other logistics arrangements, if travel is needed
Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:	An Individual Contract (IC) will be signed with the consultant for the duration of 11 Months effective August 2022. The consultant’s remuneration will be pegged on G5 salary scale.
Signature of Requesting Officer in Hiring Office: Date:

How to Apply

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Maternal Health and Midwifery Officer at UNFPA: (Deadline 28 August 2022)

Terms of Reference for Maternal Health and Midwifery Officer

Job title: Maternal Health and Midwifery Officer

Level: NO-B

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Full/Part time: Full-Time

Fixed term/Temporary: Fixed Term

Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-Rotational

Duration: One year (renewable)

The Position:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative, and direct supervision of the National Programme Specialist – Reproductive Health, the Maternal Health and Midwifery Programme Officer will work closely with the Integrated SRH & Rights Unit and the larger UNFPA Programme and Operations Teams using UNFPA and national systems and tools to deliver development results.

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 (2022-2025), 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.

Job Purpose:

The Programme Officer substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of health system strengthening to promote maternal /neonatal outcomes, human resources for SRH services, with a strong emphasis on midwifery, health financing and quality of care. S/he analyzes and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to programme formulation, monitoring, and evaluation within national development frameworks and the UN Delivering as One (DaO) context. The incumbent guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s Rwanda human resources for SRH programmes by monitoring results achieved in the implementation. S/he ensures and guides the appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.

The Programme Officer facilitates the work of consultants, advisors and experts and s/he establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government.

You would be responsible for:

Programme Management

In collaboration with Government counterparts, Regional Office, UN partners, NGOs, contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the UNFPA Maternal Health and Midwifery program component within the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF)in line with Government priorities and the Country Programme and in adherence to UNFPA policies and procedures.
Ensures quality of programme/project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.
Analyzes and reports on programme and project progress in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identifies constraints and resource deficiencies and recommends corrective action.
Coordinate IPs to ensure smooth execution of maternal health, midwifery, innovation and health system strengthening projects, monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels.
Expedites and coordinates project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs and addressing training needs of project personnel.

Leadership role in advocacy, visibility, partnership to leverage ICPD Agenda and SDG decade of action and delivering as one

Participation in national and One UN coordination forums such as Result Groups and Task Teams under UNSDCF, Health Development Partners meetings, health sector working group, Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health Technical Working Group (RMNCAH TWG) etc.
Support the advocacy efforts of the Country Office to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Support Country Office efforts for resource mobilization to finance the SDGs, partnership expansion including with the private sector using innovative financing mechanisms
Support the evidence generation required to mobilize resources to finance the SDG including investment cases to end preventable maternal deaths, end unmet need for family planning and end Gender-Based Violence and harmful practices against women

Technical Support

With the guidance by the Reproductive Health Specialist, and in collaboration with Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity and Security Programme Officer and with substantive support from programme staff in the Country Office, he/she will provide ongoing technical and managerial assistance for ensuring up-to-date effective programme strategies to advance the SRHR agenda including spearheading innovations across maternal and neonatal health programming
Support the ongoing efforts of the Government of Rwanda to promote Universal Health Coverage including ensuring universal access to quality Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and services, rights and choices for all

Together with the Reproductive Health, the National Maternal Health and Midwifery Officer, provide technical support for strengthening and expansion of human resource capacities in health with a focus on midwifery services including promoting integration of competency based midwifery training curriculum, standardization of midwifery training and practice as well as supporting preparation, establishment and the functionality of the upcoming first Masters of Science in Midwifery in Rwanda.

Fosters strategic alliances and partnerships between UNFPA Country Office and other UN agencies, local and international NGOs, academic institutions, health professional association and other relevant stakeholders, as necessary, to ensure that UNFPA priority issue of strengthening midwifery component is taken into account.

Establish effective networking with key stakeholders such as Ministry of Health Human Resource Directorate, Ministry of Education, Development partners, Training Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, including NGOs other allied health professional associations to support the implementation of recommendations from a national wide Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) need assessment including establishment and monitoring the functionality of EmONC facility network.

Coordinate the implementation of capacity building activities targeting the human resource for health with a focus to midwives using innovative approach such as Mobile Learning System, Mobile Mentorship, roll out of Comprehensive Abortion Care program among others.

Participate in Human Resource Development strategy development/implementation technical working group meetings; establish synergies and related activities in the health system fostering access to skilled birth attendance including Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) services.

Compile relevant national and international statistics, supervise commissioned research and needs assessments.

Conduct monitoring field visits to ensure timely and quality execution of projects with the involvement of the relevant local and regional authorities. Ensure project activities progress according to work plans and timetables

Prepare annual budgets, budget revisions and work plans, in consultation with the Reproductive Health Specialist and other staff of the Sexual Reproductive Health Unit
Promote information and knowledge-sharing of the program good practices and model resources and support advocacy and promotional aspects of the maternal health programs.
Foster innovations and creativity across maternal and neonatal health programming including alternative service delivery models

Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or as required by the post.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced degree in public health, development management, population, international development, demography and/or other related social science field.
Bachelor degree in general medicine or specialty in obstetrics and gynecology would be an added value

Knowledge and Experience:

Prior professional experience of at least five years in the field of obstetrics, maternal health programs, or active engagement in Sexual Reproductive Health advocacy related agenda in Rwanda.
Knowledge of the country context and good understanding of the Rwandan Health systems, particularly in the maternal, neonatal and child health services.
Familiarity with UN policies will be an added advantage.
Strong analytical and leadership skills; demonstrated writing and oral communication skills;

Languages:

Fluency in English

Required Competencies:

Values/Guiding Principles:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA, its mandate and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Valuing diversity

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness:

Analytical and Strategic Thinking
Results Orientation/commitment to Excellence
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
Knowledge Sharing / Continuous learning

Developing People:

Developing People / Coaching Mentoring
Performance Management
Fostering Innovation and Empowerment.

Building and Managing Relationships:

Working in Teams
Communicating Information and Ideas
Self Management / Emotional Intelligence
Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

How to Apply

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