Job description
The Position:
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.
The purpose of this role is to support UNFPA’s program development and implementation and the strengthening of the integration of MHPSS into Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Adolescent and Youth programs and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) service provision in Gaza.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results
You would be responsible for:
Program development and management
● The incumbent will lead MHPSS/SRHR/GBV/AY integration with key tasks including the roll out of the MHPSS/GBV/SRHR integration guidelines and implement targeted training, in close collaboration with UNFPA and relevant coordination bodies.
● Strengthening MHPSS documentation systems, and safe information management practices across partners.
● Support alignment and standardization of referral pathways across GBV, SRHR, and Youth programs.
● Support the development and implementation of structured integrated MHPSS supervision system across implementing partners.
● Lead the development of competency-based capacity building framework for MHPSS supervisors and frontline staff for our implementing partners.
● Lead the establishment of a functional UNFPA IPs MHPSS community of practice.
● Work with other program teams during AWP development and revisions and ensure that MHPSS is well integrated (where relevant) in IP work plans.
Program Support
● Work with program colleagues to review IP progress reports and ensure that MHPSS related results are well articulated.
● Support program development through participation in program planning activities and work plan development for Gaza.
● Support the organization of capacity building activities for UNFPA in Gaza.
● Support program implementation reviews for all UNFPA programs in Gaza.
Program Monitoring and Evaluation and communication
● Undertake monitoring of UNFPA’s integration activities in Gaza and ensure that monitoring recommendations are implemented in a timely manner.
● Support the development of MHPSS related indicators for the indicator basket in close collaboration with the M&E team.
● Support the streamlining of M&E monitoring tools to ensure and support their use among the implementing partners.
● Support documentation of good practices for MHPSS integration in Gaza.
● Support donor monitoring activities and other missions and ensure that UNFPA program is well profiled.
● Support M&E work for other programs as delegated by the head of Gaza office/deputy representative/representative.
● Support documentation of good practices during monitoring of Gaza program.
Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/Gaza head of office/deputy representative.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in psychology, psychiatry, social studies, public health, development, or related fields is highly desirable.
- Alternatively, a Secondary Education (high school or equivalent) is mandatory in combination with an additional three years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the first level university degree.
Knowledge and Experience:
● A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience is required for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree.
● For candidates with a Secondary Education, a minimum of seven (7) years of qualifying professional experience is required.
● Professional experience in MHPSS, GBV, and SRH programming in humanitarian, emergency, and development contexts is highly preferred.
● Proven experience in developing and delivering capacity-building activities or MHPSS, GBV and SRH service providers.
● Strong understanding of GBV Minimum Standards, MHPSS Minimum Service Package, and SRH service delivery in emergencies.
● Excellent facilitation, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to adapt content to culturally and contextually sensitive settings.
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Arabic languages.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.