The Position:

<SRH Protocols Consultant>

You will report to <SRH Specialist>

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 strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

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:

<This consultancy aims to review, update, and consolidate comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) protocols tailored for humanitarian settings in Northwest Syria. The goal is to enhance service delivery, ensure the highest quality of care, and standardize frameworks for critical SRH services, including maternal health, family planning, and sexually transmitted infections (STI) management. Collaborating closely with UNFPA and the SRH Technical Working Group, the consultant will ensure alignment with international standards while customizing protocols to address the unique needs of NW Syria. The consultant will also design and deliver training materials, conduct a Training of Trainers (ToT) program, and provide tools to monitor implementation.>

You would be responsible for:

<Protocol Review and Update:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing SRH protocols to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Include ANC, PNC, and Family planning in the protocol package.
• Update protocols based on the latest international guidelines (e.g., WHO, UNFPA) to ensure compliance and quality care.
• Develop detailed protocols for services, including but not limited to maternal health, family planning, STI management, and post-abortion care, adapted to the local context while maintaining adherence to global standards.>

<Training of Trainers (ToT) Development:

• Design a ToT curriculum incorporating clinical guidelines, service frameworks, and practical tools.
• Develop and deliver training materials tailored to effectively implement the updated SRH protocols.
• Conduct ToT sessions for key personnel to empower them to cascade training to other healthcare providers in the region.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and mentorship to ToT participants to facilitate effective implementation and adoption of the protocols.>

<Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead discussions with the SRH Technical Working Group, WHO, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and inclusive protocol development.
• Incorporate feedback from service providers and beneficiaries to refine protocols and training materials.>

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

<Advanced degree in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Medicine, Public Health, or a related field.>

Knowledge and Experience: 

<Minimum of 5 years of experience in SRH program development and implementation, particularly in humanitarian settings.

Expertise in developing and delivering training materials.>

<Strong familiarity with WHO and UNFPA guidelines>

<Excellent facilitation and communication skills>

Languages: 

<English and Arabic are required>

Required Competencies: 

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,

Embracing cultural diversity,

Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

<Functional Competencies>

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

<Managerial Requirements>

Compensation and Benefits:

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

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements