Programme Specialist, SRH &RR

The Programme Specialist oversees the work of the SRH&RR programme team as well as of consultants, advisors, and experts and establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with government counterparts, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues. S/he must effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. 

Master’s degree or equivalent in medicine, and public health or related social science discipline.

Fluency in oral and written English. 

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 [link removed]

UNFPA utilizes an electronic application management system. All prospective candidates are required to submit their applications through the UNFPA  electronic application management system. It is highly recommended that candidate profiles are meticulously updated to reflect accurate employment history, academic credentials, and linguistic proficiencies. Applicants must include a formal cover letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae, and copies of academic qualifications, ensuring that contact telephone numbers are provided.

Candidates lacking reliable internet access may personally visit the UNFPA office at 5 Hiday Street (adjacent to EXPO), Asmara, Eritrea, to facilitate the submission of their online application.