International Consultant: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Specialist for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change, and Anticipatory Action (AA) [Remote]

The Position:

The consultant will lead key initiatives, including the completion of country-specific Sendai GAP one-pagers for 8 countries, co-designing a regional Community of Practice for SRH, and producing a manuscript on regional coordination. Additionally, the role provides technical support for Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) training with Fiji National University, ongoing MRA validations in Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu, and the development of SOPs for MISP implementation in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The position also involves advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization through the development of project proposals and concept notes to advance the SRHiE agenda in the Pacific.

The Consultant reports to the Humanitarian Specialist as the primary supervisor for day-to-day work and point of escalation for strategic decisions, with the Director to review the final outputs.

The contract is for a part-time consultancy of a total of 49 days in total commencing on the date of the signed contract.

The consultant will work remotely. There are no travel expectations for the consultant unless deemed necessary

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 Pacific is seeking the professional services of an individual consultant at P3 level to advance the integration of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), including health sector response to Gender Based Violence (GBV), into Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change, and Anticipatory Action (AA) frameworks for the Pacific region

Job Purpose:

The Pacific remains acutely vulnerable to climate- and disaster-related shocks. This constrained preparedness landscape has profound implications for SRH and GBV service continuity and GBV risk mitigation. Reduced readiness, particularly for SRH and GBV services, heightens vulnerability for an estimated 2.6 million people living in hazard-prone areas across the Pacific, with disproportionate impacts on women, adolescent girls, and persons with disabilities who already face barriers to accessing essential, life-saving care. UNFPA Pacific implements its 8th Multi-Country Programme, and one core output of it is humanitarian action and climate resilience.

The consultant will lead key initiatives, including the completion of country-specific Sendai GAP one-pagers for 8 countries, co-designing a regional Community of Practice for SRH, and producing a manuscript on regional coordination. Additionally, the role provides technical support for Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) training with Fiji National University, ongoing MRA validations in Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu, and the development of SOPs for MISP implementation in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The position also involves advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization through the development of project proposals and concept notes to advance the SRHiE agenda in the Pacific.

You would be responsible for:

• Complete drafts of eight 1-pager Sendai GAP for Niue, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, FSM, Kiribati, Nauru and RMI, and update the Sendai GAP regional status. This will ensure all 14 countries' 1-pagers are produced to support the development of the new UNSDCF and UNFPA’s MCPD 09.
• Co-design the Community of Practice for SRH in the Pacific, and produce a max of 10-pager manuscript for the need for regional coordination for SRH, aligning with recommendations from Global Health Cluster.
• Support packaging the Cash and Voucher Assistance Training with Fiji National University to ensure its sustainability and a global launch in 2027.
• Provide desk review and support for the ongoing validations for MRA in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu.
• Provide technical support on writing and facilitating the development of SOPs for MISP implementation, including for Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
• Support on writing project proposals and concept notes to advance agenda on SRHiE in the Pacific.

The consultant is expected to provide the following products from the day hired to 30 December 2026.

• One-pager drafts for Niue, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, FSM, Kiribati, Nauru and RMI. Updated the monitoring of the Sendai GAP regional status
• Launch of the Community of Practice
• White Paper for Regional Coordination for SRH"
• Sustainability Package for CVA with FNU 6. Reviewed MRAs for Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu Full Draft SOPs for MISP Implementation for Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. (Travel may be required)
• Five Concept Notes completed

The consultant will be expected to complete all activities within the contract period. A final report will be delivered via email 2 weeks before the contract finishes for review with the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced degree [Master's] in social sciences, gender studies, public health, research, or a related field

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including recent field experience working with GBV/SRHR/Climate Change programming, specifically in remote and low-resource settings and/or humanitarian settings, is a must.
• Strong understanding of the Sendai Framework, Gender Action Plan, and gender-focused DRR approaches
• Familiarity with UNFPA’s GBV and SRHR work in humanitarian contexts is a considerable advantage
• Previous experience leading or conducting assessments (survey/interview tool design, data collection and analysis, visualization and/or reporting) is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting field consultations, data collection, and developing guidance documents or toolkits. Experience developing policy advocates for the 2030 agenda or within the Pacific.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills - Excellent interpersonal skills with good communication including oral and written.
• Good research and analytical skills with data management skills.
• Initiative-taking and resourcefulness

Languages:

Fluent in English, other language skills are a plus

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:

Payments will be made upon satisfactory delivery of associated deliverables and with acceptable quality by the UNFPA Representative, upon submission of Certificate of Payment and Accomplishment Report agreed by the supervisor

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:

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