Global Health Contract

International Consultant: SRHR Integration and Emerging Trends Specialist

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Location

Remote

Type

Contract

Posted

Jan 23, 2026

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Provide technical assistance to strengthen SRHR services by integrating SRHR across sectors such as education, agriculture, and climate change adaptation initiatives
  • Support implementation of innovative health system strengthening programs to improve quality of care and SRHR service uptake
  • Ensure SRHR agenda is included in Health National Adaptation Plans for climate and that migrants access SRHR services
  • Support sustainable capacity building activities for healthcare workers and manage the KURA! program with budget responsibilities

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role contributes to UNFPA's transformative results of ending preventable maternal deaths, ending unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence, while accelerating progress toward ICPD and SDG goals by 2030.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Health sciences, Midwifery, Public Health or related field with specialized knowledge in Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in SRHR with expertise in at least two areas: clinical midwifery, digital health, comprehensive abortion care, or SRHR integration
  • Proven experience working with government institutions on health systems strengthening, policy development, and program implementation
  • Familiarity with national health systems in Rwanda or similar contexts, and understanding of climate change impacts on SRHR

Benefits

What's in it for you

No specific compensation or benefits information provided in the job description. The position is at Grade P3 level with a temporary 11-month contract duration.

About

Inside United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

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, focusing on ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet need for family planning, and gender-based violence.