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Mission and objectives
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 expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. UNFPA helps to ensure the wider availability of reproductive health and youth-friendly HIV prevention services through a framework of appropriate national policies, strategies, and guidelines. It backs high-quality, disaggregated data to guide policymaking and planning. Programmes also strengthen responses to gender-based violence and help to empower women in rural areas. 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.ate
Context
The UNV will support the effective implementation of the Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child, and Adolescent Health policy by using different strategies. He/she will also support data collection and the effectively deliver of integrated and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services. She/he will also ensure young people are equipped with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions on reproductive health and rights.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of UNFPA Assistant Representative, UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• To ensure efficient programme delivery, strong positioning within the district architecture and to facilitate a smooth transition to upstream support.
• To advocate for a better involvement of district authorities in the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) program of action.
• To have the ICPD agenda included in district development strategies.
• To advocate for the implementation of the Demographic Dividend study recommendations relevant to Districts.
• To promote the district leadership in the implementation of the 8th Country Programme (2018-2023) between the UNFPA and the Government of Rwanda
• To incite a better monitoring and reporting of progress obtained in the implementation of district development strategies and their linkages with the ICPD agenda, the SDGs, HSSP and the NST,
• To contribute to the development of UNFPA activities related to Reproductive Health, Population & Development and Gender in the districts,
• To seek for and establish synergies with other development partners present in the district
• To contribute to resources mobilization in order to better implement district development strategies
• To ensure UNFPA participation in Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) and other District meetings related to UNFPA mandate
• To promote volunteering among local communities (especially the youth) in support of improved Reproductive Health and Rights services
• To share information, photographs from the field that could serve for storytelling and communication for results
• To conduct field visits within the district to take stock and monitor activities within the District • Support UNFPA’s humanitarian preparedness at the District level Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in working with multiple partners, and a passion for bringing about change to improve human capacity development and 5 years’ experience in the domain of program management.
Area(s) of expertise
Health, Economics and finance
Driving license
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Public Health, Sociology, Economy, Demography, or related field with a strong knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation
Competencies and values
• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client oriented.
• Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing
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Living conditions and remarks
Rusizi District is one of seven districts of the Western Province in Rwanda, and it is divided into 18 sectors, 89 cells and 595 villages. Rusizi District borders with the Republic of Burundi in the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west, with views across to Bukavu (the Congolese city). The district contains the western half of Nyungwe National Park, a popular tourist destination, being one of the last remaining forest areas of Rwanda and home to chimpanzees and many other species of primate. Rusizi district is divided into 18 sectors (imirenge): Bugarama, Butare, Bweyeye, Gikundamvura, Gashonga, Giheke, Gihundwe, Gitambi, Kamembe, Muganza, Mururu, Nkanka, Nkombo, Nkungu, Nyakabuye, Nyakarenzo, Nzahaha, Rwimbogo. In addition to crops, livestock is another important source of income and food for agricultural households. Shops and markets are available with necessary items including imported goods, home furnishings and electrical appliances and vehicles spare parts. Concerning transport, even though motorcycle taxis are not recommended, they are the fastest way to get around this city. Helmets are provided, but it is better to have your own helmet. Accommodations are found easily and at the relevant standards. Public health facilities are available in Rusizi and insurance companies. For people using Worldwide medical insurance like CIGNA, they must pay from their pocket and get reimbursed. The above health facilities have necessary health equipment; ambulances, adequate health services and can handle any emergency.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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