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Mission and objectives
L'UNFPA est l'agence des Nations Unies pour la santé sexuelle et reproductive. Notre mission est d'offrir un monde dans lequel chaque grossesse est désirée, chaque accouchement est sûr et le potentiel de chaque jeune est réalisé.
L'objectif de l'UNFPA est de réaliser l'accès universel à la santé sexuelle et reproductive, de concrétiser les droits reproductifs et de réduire la mortalité maternelle afin d'accélérer les progrès de l'agenda de la ICPD, d'améliorer la vie des adolescents, des jeunes et des femmes, grâce à la dynamique de la population, aux droits de l'homme et à l'égalité des sexes.
En 2018, l'UNFPA a lancé des efforts pour atteindre trois résultats transformateurs, des ambitions qui promettent de changer le monde pour chaque homme, femme et jeune :
1.) Mettre fin aux besoins non satisfaits en matière de planification familiale.
2.) Mettre fin aux décès maternels évitables
3.) Mettre fin à la violence sexiste et aux pratiques néfastes
L'UNFPA reconnaît que l'innovation est un accélérateur clé pour atteindre ces résultats. L'UNFPA exploitera l'innovation pour relever les défis de demain et renforcer son impact, notamment en s'adressant aux populations les plus éloignées, et tirera parti des opportunités, du capital social, du financement et de la technologie en (a) renforçant l'architecture et les capacités d'innovation de l'organisation, (b) en transposant à plus grande échelle les innovations qui se sont révélées efficaces et ont eu un impact, (c) en formant de nouveaux partenariats et en se connectant aux écosystèmes d'innovation pertinents, (d) en renforçant et en tirant parti du financement de l'innovation, et (e) en développant les communautés et la culture de l'innovation.
L'objectif de l'UNFPA est de réaliser l'accès universel à la santé sexuelle et reproductive, de concrétiser les droits reproductifs et de réduire la mortalité maternelle afin d'accélérer les progrès de l'agenda de la ICPD, d'améliorer la vie des adolescents, des jeunes et des femmes, grâce à la dynamique de la population, aux droits de l'homme et à l'égalité des sexes.
En 2018, l'UNFPA a lancé des efforts pour atteindre trois résultats transformateurs, des ambitions qui promettent de changer le monde pour chaque homme, femme et jeune :
1.) Mettre fin aux besoins non satisfaits en matière de planification familiale.
2.) Mettre fin aux décès maternels évitables
3.) Mettre fin à la violence sexiste et aux pratiques néfastes
L'UNFPA reconnaît que l'innovation est un accélérateur clé pour atteindre ces résultats. L'UNFPA exploitera l'innovation pour relever les défis de demain et renforcer son impact, notamment en s'adressant aux populations les plus éloignées, et tirera parti des opportunités, du capital social, du financement et de la technologie en (a) renforçant l'architecture et les capacités d'innovation de l'organisation, (b) en transposant à plus grande échelle les innovations qui se sont révélées efficaces et ont eu un impact, (c) en formant de nouveaux partenariats et en se connectant aux écosystèmes d'innovation pertinents, (d) en renforçant et en tirant parti du financement de l'innovation, et (e) en développant les communautés et la culture de l'innovation.
Context
UNFPA has been present in Benin since 1972. Its 10th cooperation program (2024-2026), currently underway, is aligned with the national priorities of the National Development Plan (PND) and the Government Action Program (PAG) 2021-2026. This program is based on four strategic pillars: 1) Enabling institutional environment: Support policy and financing coordination; 2) Transformation of social norms: Foster a sociocultural environment conducive to the use of basic social services; 3. Integrated service delivery: Strengthen and integrate service delivery, including in areas with security challenges (the north); 4. Evidence generation: Support the collection of evidence to measure, monitor, and plan progress. The UNFPA office in Benin is structured around six main components: 1. Health: Covering reproductive health, maternal health, adolescent and youth health, and sexual health education; 2. Youth: Focused on youth participation and empowerment; 3. Advocacy, Partnerships, and Strategic Communications; 4. Planning and Coordination; 5. Cross-cutting pillar: encompassing gender, inclusion, human rights, and dignity; data, innovation, and resilience; and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. 6. Operations. Based in Cotonou, the Office also has a decentralized office in Parakou and a branch in Natitingou. The volunteer recruited will be assigned to the decentralized office in Parakou. He or she will be responsible for supporting the development of policies and strategies, the implementation of integrated reproductive health/family planning (RH/FP) services, and the collection of data on sexual, reproductive, maternal, neonatal, adolescent, and youth health. The volunteer will be co-supervised by the Health Team Lead and the Coordinator of the decentralized office in Parakou. In addition, a “Rafiki” (mentor) will be assigned from among colleagues to provide special support.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Health Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
1. Technical Support and Planning:
• Provide technical support to Health Zones, school infirmaries (middle schools, high schools, campuses), and Social Promotion Centers supported by the program, with a view to planning innovative initiatives for access to integrated reproductive health (RH) services, family planning (FP), and gender-based violence (GBV) in their Annual Work Plans (AWPs), with a specific focus on women and young people in vulnerable situations.
• Participate in the formulation of strategies to improve access to and use of integrated reproductive health/family planning services.
2. Data Collection, Analysis, and Management:
• Provide technical support for the collection and analysis of data related to access to and use of integrated RH/FP/GBV services, including monitoring the implementation of clinical mentoring and maternal and neonatal deaths in Health Zones.
• Support research efforts, leverage existing reproductive health study and research data in the country, and maintain related statistics. This includes data on GBV, birth registration, obstetric fistula, and female genital mutilation, to feed into the program's database and indicator monitoring and guide actions.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
• Participate in the implementation, supervision, and monitoring of AWPs activities by conducting field visits, attending review meetings, and participating in supervision missions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the progress of activities.
4. Partnerships and Community Mobilization:
• Develop and maintain partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) to promote sexual and reproductive health education activities.
• Contribute to the organization of community-based services (via community relay networks) and social mobilization campaigns to promote an integrated approach to reproductive health.
5. Communication and Digital Innovation:
• Support the development of communications and content on sexual health and youth potential, tailored to this audience (gender- and culture-sensitive).
• Support the implementation of the e-learning and mobile learning strategy of the “My Life My Choice” (MVMC) program, capitalizing on existing assets.
6. Resource Mobilization
• Document best practices and lessons learned from the implementation of interventions.
• Participate in the drafting of project proposals for resource mobilization.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports for donors.
1. Technical Support and Planning:
• Provide technical support to Health Zones, school infirmaries (middle schools, high schools, campuses), and Social Promotion Centers supported by the program, with a view to planning innovative initiatives for access to integrated reproductive health (RH) services, family planning (FP), and gender-based violence (GBV) in their Annual Work Plans (AWPs), with a specific focus on women and young people in vulnerable situations.
• Participate in the formulation of strategies to improve access to and use of integrated reproductive health/family planning services.
2. Data Collection, Analysis, and Management:
• Provide technical support for the collection and analysis of data related to access to and use of integrated RH/FP/GBV services, including monitoring the implementation of clinical mentoring and maternal and neonatal deaths in Health Zones.
• Support research efforts, leverage existing reproductive health study and research data in the country, and maintain related statistics. This includes data on GBV, birth registration, obstetric fistula, and female genital mutilation, to feed into the program's database and indicator monitoring and guide actions.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
• Participate in the implementation, supervision, and monitoring of AWPs activities by conducting field visits, attending review meetings, and participating in supervision missions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the progress of activities.
4. Partnerships and Community Mobilization:
• Develop and maintain partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) to promote sexual and reproductive health education activities.
• Contribute to the organization of community-based services (via community relay networks) and social mobilization campaigns to promote an integrated approach to reproductive health.
5. Communication and Digital Innovation:
• Support the development of communications and content on sexual health and youth potential, tailored to this audience (gender- and culture-sensitive).
• Support the implementation of the e-learning and mobile learning strategy of the “My Life My Choice” (MVMC) program, capitalizing on existing assets.
6. Resource Mobilization
• Document best practices and lessons learned from the implementation of interventions.
• Participate in the drafting of project proposals for resource mobilization.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports for donors.
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