Programme Analyst, Sexual and Reproductive Health Systems, NOB, Manila, Philippines

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Assistant Representative and overall direction and guidance of the UNFPA Country Representative, the Programme Analyst, Sexual and Reproductive Health Systems serves as the primary technical focal point for Maternal Health (MH) and Family Planning (FP). S/he provides technical and analytical support to the implementation of SRH and Adolescent & Youth (A&Y) interventions under the 9th Country Programme, ensuring quality programming in maternal mortality reduction, family planning, and health systems strengthening (HSS). S/he will coordinate the development and implementation of SRH-related activities promoted by the Country Office (CO) in Manila and ensure technical assistance and quality assurance with our interventions in the field. 

The Programme Analyst, Sexual and Reproductive Health Systems is located in the Country Office (CO) and will work in close coordination and consultation with the other members of the teams at the UNFPA Country Office (CO) in Manila, the UNFPA Sub-Office in Cotabato, and UNFPA field coordinators in Bicol, Eastern Visayas and other regions as may be relevant.

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

Job Purpose:

The Programme Analyst, Sexual and Reproductive Health Systems plays a key technical role in advancing UNFPA Philippines' efforts to end preventable maternal deaths and end unmet need for family planning through a health systems approach aligned with Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and with particular attention for marginalized women and youth and other groups as people with disabilities and indigenous people. Acting as the primary technical resource for MH and FP—including Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS)—the Analyst provides analytical support, policy analysis, and technical assistance to government counterparts (such as DOH and PhilHealth), multilateral and bilateral donor agencies, civil society, academia and private sector partners. S/he supports and coordinates the SRH/A&Y portfolio, contributing to capacity development, evidence generation, and programme coordination across development and humanitarian settings.

You would be responsible for:

A. Technical assistance and capacity development

• Provide technical support to design, plan, and implement health systems strengthening strategies that increase access to quality SRH services, especially in the areas of maternal health and family planning, in both development and humanitarian contexts. 
• Engage in relevant national coordination platforms such as the National Implementation Team (NIT) for the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law and other coordination mechanisms across the humanitarian-development-peacebuilding nexus to advance the SRHR/health systems strengthening agenda.
• Support the development, review and analysis of evidence-based SRHR policies, strategies, plans and guidelines, protocols, and related legislation, especially those related to maternal health and family planning.
• Strengthen evidence generation and utilization on SRHR and health systems strengthening, providing technical guidance on the implementation of operational research, national assessments, documentation of good practices, and generation and dissemination of knowledge products particularly those related to maternal health and family planning trends.
• Liaise with the Department of Health and Philhealth, priority Local Government partners, as well as non-governmental organizations, academia and development partners, in the development, implementation and monitoring of SRHR policies and programmes and health systems strengthening interventions.
• Provide analytical and technical guidance to the SRH/A&Y team in the development of innovative approaches on SRHR and Health systems strengthening, and the rolling out of these approaches in consultation with CO colleagues as well as national and international strategic partners.
• Organize or contribute to capacity development activities of national counterparts, particularly at country level to reduce preventable maternal mortality and expand voluntary family planning, including strengthening Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) and supply chain resilience.
• Facilitate the development / adaptation / of training materials, manuals, protocols and tools as needed, in the area of SRHR and Health systems strengthening and ensure their availability and promote their use for capacity development.

B. Advocacy, partnership and resource mobilization 

• Analyze and assess relevant technical, political, social and economic trends and ensure that SRHR programmes are responsive within the context of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the humanitarian- development- peacebuilding nexus.
• Support the advocacy for the implementation of ICPD POA and other SRHR-related global, regional and in-country commitments/strategies such as Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM).
• Provide technical guidance to the SRH/A&Y team in preparing white papers, policy briefs, fact sheets and other relevant materials for evidence-based policy dialogues at national and county levels.
• Actively participate and provide technical assistance in the UNSDCF Outcome and Output Groups to advance UNFPA’s area of work, including in SRHR-related Joint Programmes, etc.
• Support positioning UNFPA in national fora around SRHR and Health systems strengthening and maintaining collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, civil society, private sector, and development partners.
• Contribute to the resource mobilization CO targets through the development of donor profiles, participation in donor/ development partners’ fora, negotiation with national and local partners for domestic resources and other resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office for the SRHR (preparing/drafting relevant documentation i.e. concept notes, proposals, project documents, project summaries, conference papers, speeches etc.).
• Provide guidance to the SRH/A&Y team in initiating/developing, strengthening and monitoring substantive partnerships in SRHR and Health systems strengthening, including South-South and triangular cooperation.

C. Coordination and Programme management

• Coordinate the SRH/A&Y team on the Country Programme implementation, ensuring quality, flexibility and agility, staff empowerment and a good environment to work. 
• Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans and budgets with SRH/A&Y team and implementing partners to ensure they are in line with country programme priorities.
• Support the timely monitoring and submission of reports and other relevant documents, release of project funds and effective implementation of the project activities and ensure that implementing partners adhere to UNFPA policies and procedures as well as any relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Facilitate the quality assurance activities for implementing partners including audits and spot checks.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the Country Representative and/or Assistant Representative.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Advanced degree in public health, medicine, Health Economics, and/or other health related fields.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum of two years of professional experience at the national level working in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), particularly in maternal health, family planning, and health systems strengthening.
• Demonstrated experience on programme management, advocacy, partnership, resource mobilization including innovative programme financing approaches.
• Experience working in UN or UNFPA programmes and policies is an advantage.
• Minimum of two years of experience in coordinating and managing technical and operational teams to achieve demonstrable results. 
• Knowledge of the SRHR environment in the Philippines, including national and local legal frameworks and policies.

Languages: 

Language Requirements: Proficiency in Filipino and English.

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,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Business acumen
• Implementing management systems
• Client orientation

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

• Providing strategic vision and focus
• Leading, developing and empowering people/creating a culture of performance

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. 

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