The Position:
The position of the Project Assistant – SRHR is responsible for coordinating, implementing, strengthening, monitoring and sustaining Sexual Reproductive Health Program activities and initiatives; aligned to the Family Health Unit Operational Plan
inclusive of the UNFPA-MHMS Work Plan activities and the Ministry of Health & Medical Services Strategic Plan and Annual Operational Plan. For this purpose, the Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Family Health and
overall coordination of the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Health and Medical Services. The consultant will be seconded to work under the Family Health Unit, Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
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 (2023 -2027), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is a key partner with UNFPA for country implementation of annual work plans that contribute to strengthening national health systems and service delivery and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and girls, access to contraception information, psycho-social support, commodities and services and address the high adolescent birth rates.
You would be responsible for:
The following are required key tasks within the consultancy services to be provided:
- Co-ordinate and facilitate the implementation of all health and wellness related activities and initiatives for the provision, promotion and protection aimed at improving, strengthening and maintaining the health and wellbeing of all.
- Coordinate and facilitate implementation of SRHR Priority areas, facilitate consultations and dialogue with stakeholders and partners, facilitate reporting for achievement of Ministry’s targets, proposal submissions and acquittals for project funding and support.
- Facilitate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Programmes including HIV, and Adolescent Health.
- Coordinate and organise relevant capacity building programs for team members and services providers, oversee organisation of programs for divisional SRHR programs and provide Secretariat and Coordination support where relevant.
- Collate quarterly reports and provide required acquittals of expenditure and control of funds.
- Supervise and facilitate the work of Divisional Project officers and monitor & evaluate SRHR programs implementation in the divisions.
| Deliverables | Delivery Dates |
| Complete task plan and agreed deliverables with the MHMS Head of Family Health Unit on the description of services and activities above. | 1st day of every month |
| Monthly reports on Fiji SRHR and Transformative Agenda (TA) activities implementation delivery update including milestones achieved, challenges/risks and identified solutions, lessons learned, best practices and any relevant meeting notes attached – provided to the Head of Family Health Unit to inform monthly task planning and submit to the UNFPA Fiji Country Office. | By the 30th day of every month. |
| Support MHMS with FACE Form expenditure reporting to UNFPA with all financial and internal control checklists completed and all supporting documents available for all SRHR activities. | Before the 10th Day of July and October for Quarter 2 and 3 respectively and 31 December for Quarter 4 |
| Quarterly Work Plan progress reports to UNFPA to be submitted capturing progress in implementation of activities and indicators (template to be provided by UNFPA) | |
| Engage community gatekeepers such as religious leaders, traditional leaders, youth leaders, women’s groups, youth groups and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities and SOGIEC groups to ensure that they are involved in the development and implementation of SRHR activities. | To be captured in monthly progress report. |
| Collaborate with Government counterparts, NGOs/CSOs and other partners, to contribute to the Transformative Agenda implementation in the country programme and its component projects, aligning with Government priorities and UNFPA programme policies and procedures. | To be captured in monthly progress report. |
| Facilitate training and capacity building to community stakeholders and health workers to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge required to implement effective SRHR interventions. | To be captured in monthly progress report. |
| Facilitate training and capacity building to community stakeholders and health workers to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge required to implement effective SRHR interventions. | To be captured in monthly progress report. |
| Provide quarterly and annually SRHR reports on milestones and results for Fiji Transformative Agenda programme activities and implementation of the UNFPA work plan activities, documenting achievements, successes, progress, challenges, lessons learned and operational risks as identified. | As required and agreed in the monthly task plan. |
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
A Secondary School qualification, graduate with Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Public Health, Counselling; Psychosocial Management, Health Promotion, Reproductive Health, Project Management or equivalent. Having a qualification in social work or other health related field would be an advantage.
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 6 years’ post qualification experience working in a sexual and reproductive health department in a government or private sector.
- Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare service delivery system and structure in Fiji.
- Knowledge and understanding of the MOHMS SRHR service delivery system.
- Working knowledge of health promotive programs in SRHR within the government sector legislation and policies.
- Experience in working with adolescents and youths including in school and out of school youths.
- Experience in working in a sexual and reproductive health department in a government or private sector.
- Experience in Maternal Health programs, Family Planning, community health promotion programs especially to youths and young adults, project planning and implementation and community mobilization.
- Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of activities, including data management, collation, and reporting. Knowledge of administration and management skills with some experience in managing programs at national, divisional or sub-divisional level.
- Knowledge of writing proposals, workplan development and budgets.
- Understanding of basic procurement and public finance regulations of the Government of Fiji.
- Knowledge and experience in working with national and international stakeholders.
- Understand the linkages between the different thematic areas in Family health and has the ability to work in partnership with national programme officers to facilitate the implementation of the Family health activities and initiatives.
- Awareness of the Fijian Constitution [2013], applicable laws of Fiji such as the Crimes Act, National Gender Policy, and the Fiji HIV/AIDS [Amendment] Decree 2011.
Languages:
Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
Required Competencies
Core Competencies
- Values
- Achieving Results.
- Being Accountable.
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen.
- Thinking analytically and strategically
- Working in teams managing ourselves and our relationships.
- Communicating for impact.
Functional Competencies
- Supporting financial data analysis.
- Providing a technical support system.
- Facilitating quality programmatic results.
- Providing logistical support.
- Managing documents, correspondence and reports.
- Managing information and work flow.
- Planning, organizing and multitasking.
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.
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