National Programme Specialist – Maternal and Newborn Health Advocacy, Temporary Appointment, NOC-Dodoma,Tanzania
- Short Posting Period (12d): 12 days between posting and deadline — shorter than the typical 2–4 week window for UN professional positions.
The Position:
UNFPA Tanzania is seeking a National Programme Specialist – Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) Advocacy to lead targeted advocacy efforts in ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The role will focus on strengthening midwifery models of care that enable midwives to provide high-quality care and to ensure essential, quality-assured maternal and newborn health (MNH) and sustainable access to essential MNH commodities.The Specialist will work under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative. The Specialist will work closely with the UNFPA HQ Advocacy 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:
The National Programme Specialist – MNH Advocacy will be responsible for leading a broad range of advocacy and coordination activities to advance midwifery models of care and sustainable access to essential MNH commodities in Tanzania. She/he will design and implement comprehensive, evidence‑based advocacy strategies that drive increased government investment in midwifery and maternal and newborn health (MNH) commodities. The Specialist will work closely with the members of the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) team to promote the integration of these priorities within national health frameworks, financing mechanisms, and policy agendas. By aligning advocacy efforts with Tanzania’s health sector strategies, the Specialist will strengthen sustainability, promote access to life‑saving maternal health and family planning commodities, and reinforce the country’s commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality.
Key responsibilities and duties include the following:
A. Policy Advocacy, Leadership and Strategic Planning
B. Building and Sustaining Partnerships
C. Evidence Generation and Knowledge Sharing
Qualifications and Experience:
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 is dedicated to fostering a work environment that upholds the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to equitable representation within our workforce and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. UNFPA promotes equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including appointment, training, compensation, and selection. Our inclusive approach is central to our mission, and we welcome talent from varied cultural and professional backgrounds
Disclaimer:
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