Application Guide

How to Apply for Sexual Reproductive Health/Maternal Health Analyst

at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

🏢 About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA is the United Nations' lead agency for sexual and reproductive health and rights, uniquely positioned to drive global change through evidence-based programming and partnerships. Working here means contributing directly to UNFPA's transformative goals of ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet family planning needs, and gender-based violence worldwide.

About This Role

This role involves providing technical support for SRHR and maternal health programs specifically in Kassala State, requiring both analytical skills and field-level implementation knowledge. You'll be instrumental in translating UNFPA's global mandates into localized action plans while building critical partnerships with government and civil society stakeholders in a remote capacity.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing maternal health data from Kassala State partners, developing remote technical guidance for field teams, and coordinating virtually with government counterparts to align work plans. You'd likely spend significant time reviewing program reports, participating in online coordination meetings with UN agencies and NGOs, and adapting global SRHR tools for local implementation.

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🎯 Who United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of hands-on experience implementing SRHR/maternal health programs in conflict-affected or humanitarian settings, preferably in East Africa
  • Demonstrates proven ability to develop monitoring frameworks and work plans for UN agencies or international NGOs
  • Possesses strong technical knowledge of reproductive health indicators, data analysis, and program adaptation for local contexts
  • Has experience building collaborative relationships with government health ministries and local implementing partners in remote settings

📝 Tips for Applying to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

1

Quantify your experience with specific SRHR indicators you've monitored (e.g., maternal mortality ratio, contraceptive prevalence rate)

2

Highlight any direct experience with UNFPA's three transformative results or familiarity with their country program documents for Sudan

3

Demonstrate understanding of Kassala State's specific health challenges by referencing recent humanitarian reports or health cluster data

4

Showcase remote collaboration skills with examples of coordinating programs across different time zones or with limited connectivity

5

Include concrete examples of technical assistance you've provided to government counterparts on maternal health policy or implementation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with SRHR program implementation in humanitarian or fragile contexts', 'Specific technical skills in maternal health data analysis and monitoring frameworks', 'Examples of successful partnership-building with government health departments', "Understanding of UNFPA's mandate and how you would apply it to Kassala State's specific challenges"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → UNFPA's Country Programme Document for Sudan and their specific interventions in Kassala State
  • → Recent humanitarian needs overviews and health cluster reports for Kassala State
  • → UNFPA's three transformative results and how they're measured globally
  • → Sudan's national reproductive health strategy and maternal health indicators

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you adapt global SRHR guidelines to Kassala State's specific cultural and security context?
2 Describe your experience developing monitoring frameworks for maternal health programs with limited data availability
3 How have you previously managed relationships with government counterparts who may have different priorities?
4 What strategies would you use to provide effective technical assistance remotely in a challenging operating environment?
5 How do you stay current on evidence-based practices for reducing maternal mortality in resource-limited settings?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic SRHR terminology without demonstrating understanding of UNFPA's specific frameworks and indicators
  • Failing to address the remote nature of the position and how you'd overcome collaboration challenges
  • Presenting only theoretical knowledge without concrete examples of field-level implementation experience

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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