Vacancy: Lead Strategic Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Programming and Innovation

A. JOB PURPOSE

The job holder will:

  • Lead the technical design of the IPPFAR’s SRHR strategic direction to strengthen our technical leadership, and drive sustainable, innovative and cost-effective strategies to deliver quality, rights based and comprehensive SRHR information, services and programmes. They will:
  • Develop technical guidance in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights programming for IPPF Africa Regional Office, including position papers, policy briefs and concept notes and contribute to IPPF’s global thought leadership in SRHR Design strategic approaches to incubate and advance existing technical capabilities within the region,
    in collaboration with other regions and program managers.
  • Lead strategic thinking and actions in new SRHR areas of work and enhance inclusiveness, nondiscrimination and equality in SRRH conceptual developments and work within the secretariat and MAs.
  • Lead resource mobilization initiatives, in close collaboration with the resource mobilization by using evidence to develop new SRHR programming and strengthen and/or sustain ongoing SRHR programs in the region.
  • Lead and manage the effective development, coordination, implementation, and assessment of approved unrestricted and restricted funding projects assigned to the position.
  • Bear responsibility and accountability for the achievements of IPPFAR SRHR restricted funding projects expected results as provided in the relevant and approved restricted funding projects documents.

B. KEY TASKS

SRHR technical management
• Lead the strategic planning and program development processes of technical themes to ensure alignment to IPPF strategic framework and any regional priorities
• Develop technical inputs and outputs of the ARO SRHR technical team and provide regular updates to the Head of Programmes
• Design, introduce and implement new and innovative evidence based SRHR proposals/projects for the region to achieve regional targets
• Lead strategy development to build a sustainable high quality integrated SRHR program in the region (Quality-Integrated Package of Essential Services, Commodity security management, Services integration, Client centered and Discrimination management, Diversification of income generation on service provision etc.)
• Lead on all innovative technical guidelines and models to assist member associations to become enablers of other organizations to co-deliver regional objectives (Social franchising, Public-Private Partnership, Clustering, Social marketing, Tasks Shifting, Contracting, Digital health, Peer provision, Self-care etc.)
• Provide technical SRHR leadership and content to IPPF ARO and AR MA, ensuring that a strategic, integrated approach to clinical management, SRH program strengthening, and service delivery strategies are maximizing success
• Actively lead the quality assurance of all technical themes in the Programmes Department including but not limited to contraception, cervical cancer, female genital mutilations, abortion, fistula and HIV/SRH integration
• Ensure programme interventions at regional level is interlinked to key SRHR thematic areas (Youth, Quality-Integrated Package of Essential Services, Gender and Humanitarian response)
• Proactively lead the monitoring of overall progress of the SRHR programmes and projects implementation in the region
• Lead actions to transfer technical knowledge and expertise to IPPF ARO technical team and Member associations
• Lead the contribution of the program team to ensuring IPPF ARO Business Cycle is implemented as required
• Conceptualize, lead, and provide technical oversight on SRHR research
• Generate knowledge and develop learning and sharing approaches through publications, webinars and other knowledge sharing platforms

Partnerships and Inter-departmental / inter-office collaboration
• Lead the design of the SRHR programming budget, monitor expenditure/and regularly provide accurate explication/feedback on status of budget
• In collaboration with the Project advisors/manager, support the implementation of restricted projects in line with IPPF and other donor’s requirements
• In collaboration with the Lead Budget and Finance specialist oversee technical programme budgets, monitor expenditure and costs against benefits that are realized as the programme progresses
• In close collaboration with the Lead Specialist Proposal Writing and Grant Management, mobilize additional funds to develop and strengthen and/or sustain ongoing SRHR projects in the region
• Collaborate with the External Relations and Advocacy team to build strategic partnerships with governments, civil society, private organizations, UN agencies and donors to implement SRHR programmes in the region
• Collaborate with External Relations and Advocacy team to provide support in the preparation and implementation of regional donors’ meetings
• Collaborate with ARO peer to peer team to provide an oversight role for SRHR technical capacity development between MAs.
• Collaborate with ARO peer to peer team to increase number of member associations recognized locally and regionally as centres of excellence and/or technical assistance provider organization.
• Work with the Strategy & Organizational Development department to oversee operational and technical studies at country and regional levels.
• Collaborate with Strategy & Organizational Development and External Relations & Communication teams to map, document SRHR promising/best practices in the region for an effective communication, knowledge sharing and learning
• Strengthen linkages and collaboration between the Programme Department and other secretariat departments/units
• Develop, maintain, and manage a substantive and technical collaboration with regional platforms in SRHR

Other
• Contribute to the work of the management team and provide advice on office management
• Advise ARO SMT on trends, opportunities and strategies related to all clinical, technical and programme related issues on sexual and reproductive health and documents them
• Contribute to the management of the program team to support the department delivering on its performance objectives in line with IPPFAR joint priorities and deliverables.
• Guide and advise SRHR specialists to set annual performance objectives against office priorities and to achieve departmental set targets
• Work closely with the Head of Programmes department as well as other senior program lead across the federation to advance the SRHR agenda
• Contribute in an active manner to the development, monitoring and assessment of the regional office and MAs strategies and business plans
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all members of staff, and contacts outside the Federation, including with representatives of Ministries of Health, UNFPA, and other agencies as required
• Collaborate within the remit of the post and in line with IPPF’s Gender Equality Policy to ensure gender is effectively mainstreamed
• Take collective responsibility for safeguarding, including child protection
• Promote inclusiveness and non-discrimination
To undertake any other duties as may be requested from time to time.

C. PERSON SPECIFICATION
1) Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:

  • Knowledge and experience of working with International Non-Governmental Organization, particularly in the African region
  • Knowledge and experience of a wide range of SRHR programs and innovations, specifically related to comprehensive SRH programming, AYSRH, CSE and youth centered care/programming, or a combination of the above
  • Ability to analyze and articulate the SRHR dimension, including SRHR in humanitarian settings, that require a coordinated regional and national responses.
  • In-depth understanding of reproductive health issues for vulnerable/marginalized groups in the Africa Region, including but not limited to IDPs, persons with disabilities, persons in prison settings, LGBTI+, women, adolescent, and young people
  • Ability to identify, write and formulate arguments, conclusions/recommendations to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems
  • Ability to relate SRHR issues and perspectives, including gender and inclusiveness issues, to human rights programmes
  • Ability to represent the organization externally on SRHR issues
  • Knowledge and experience in strategic partnership building, collaboration, and negotiation
  • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results while remains calm in stressful situations.

LEADERSHIP

  • Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
  • Empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support
  • Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
  • Drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands
  • Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING:

  • Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
  • Identifies priorities and knows when to adjust priorities if necessary
  • Allocates appropriate amount of time and other resources for completing work
  • Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
  • Organizes training sessions, e-training and facilitate same
  • Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary

TEAMWORK:

  • Collaborates and co-operates with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
  • Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise
  • Empowers others to translate shared vision into results
  • Works independently and as a team member
  • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, budget, and quality standards
  • Works on multiple deliverables simultaneously, independently and meet deadlines without compromising quality
  • Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules
  • Has strong report writing and presentation skills.

COMMUNICATION:

  • Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in a tone, style, and format to match audience
  • Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
  • Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
  • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
  • Has excellent influencing and negotiating skills.

2) Education
• Masters’ degree in Public Health, Health Services Management, Reproductive Health, International Development, or related fields

3) Work Experience
• At least eight years’ experience in a similar position, or health programmes management, three of which should be at the international level/Africa regional level – essential
• Significant experience of effectively managing SRHR or health programmes in line with donor requirements – essential
• Experience in resource mobilizing – desirable

4) Languages
For this post fluency (both oral and written) in English and French is required. Portuguese is an
asset.

5) Assessment
• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review and/or an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview and written test

6) Other requirements
• Subscribe to IPPF’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Embrace working in a multicultural environment
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Willingness to travel: approximately 30% of time
• Focus on continuous improved results/performance
• Ability to develop guidelines, policies and training packages
• Proficiency in technologies, such as MS office suites
• Flexibility and willingness to work outside normal working hours
• Commitment to community and civil society engagement including the meaningful participation of marginalized communities

Interested individuals should submit an application form in the IPPFARO CV form (attached) and a 1-page cover letter to: hroffice@ippf.org with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email, latest by 11 May 2022.

Please note that we will not consider applications that are not done in the requested format.

IPPF is an equal opportunity employer.

“Applications are particularly encouraged from women, persons living with disability, and candidates openly living with HIV.”.. https://africa.ippf.org/about-us/jobs-and-opportunities/job/lead-strategic-sexual-reproductive-health-and-rights-srhr

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