Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
UNFPA is offering a fully funded Volunteer Program Associate position in Kosti, Sudan, for a duration of 6 months. This assignment focuses on supporting Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) programs, engaging with local governments, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact results. The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, or training fees. The volunteer will receive a Monthly Volunteer Living allowance (VLA) of 1,597.25 USD, a Danger and Hardship Differential (DHD) of 575 USD, free medical and life insurance, and annual leave.
Benefits
- Monthly living allowance of USD 1,597.25.
- Monthly Danger & Hardship Differential allowance of USD 575.
- Annual leave and learning leave benefits.
- Free health insurance and life insurance coverage.
- Free access to training and professional development platforms provided by United Nations Population Fund and United Nations Volunteers.
- Gain professional experience with the United Nations in: reproductive health, public health, programme management, humanitarian work, and youth and women’s issues.
- Work within an international and multicultural environment in Kosti.
- Develop skills in: Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, SRHR Programmes, Capacity Building, and Humanitarian Response.
- Opportunity to work on programmes related to:
- Reproductive health
- Family planning
- Combating gender-based violence
- Youth and adolescent health
- Strengthen your CV with strong UN experience in health and humanitarian development.
Duties & responsibilities
Provide quality technical support to UNFPA implementing partners in project planning, implementation, and monitoring of program activities.
Work with partners to design, plan, implement, and monitor programs related to quality SRH service delivery, EmONC, family planning, and management of gender-based violence.
Report on the progress of SRH projects in the targeted areas.
Contribute to effective knowledge management strategies and disseminate national guidelines and IEC materials.
Monitor SRH program and financial implementation by tracking activities, funds expended, and partner agreements.
Support the development of national capacities in SRH at the institutional level.
Participate in workshops and events to ensure SRHR issues are incorporated into national development plans.
Eligibility criteria
Candidate must be a national, legal resident, or hold refugee status in Sudan.
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Sciences, or any relevant field.
3 years of relevant experience in managing development projects.
Fluent in English and Arabic.
Excellent oral and written skills, including drafting, formulation, and reporting.
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team and adapt to a challenging environment.
Desirable: Valid national driver's license and ability to drive a manual gear 4x4.