Background Information

Title of Consultancy:  Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health/Youth Analyst – Maiduguri, Nigeria 

Level of Post:  NOA

Location:  Maiduguri, Nigeria

Full/Part time:  Full time

Contract Type:  National Individual Consultant

Duration of Assignment:  7 months

Closing Date:  20 November 2024

Please note that this consultancy assignment is only for Nigerian Nationals.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

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 that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Purpose of Consultancy

UNFPA Nigeria seeks an ASRH/Youth Analyst in ASRH to strengthen its Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV interventions among young people with a particular focus on Humanitarian settings particularly in the BAY (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe) States. The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance to implementing partners in the BAY states in delivery and implementation of ASRH/Youth programs. He/she will build the capacity of implementing partners especially Government counterpart and NGOs working in the BAY states on ASRH/Youth Development issues. He/she will also contribute to the overall UNFPA ASRH/Youth program and serve as UNFPA ASRH/Youth Development focal point for the Maiduguri Sub office.

Scope of Work – Description of  Services, Activities, or Outputs

Under the overall supervision of the Resident Representative, with oversight from the deputy representative and the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Coordinator, the National ASRH/Youth Analyst will perform the following functions:

The  ASRH/Youth Analyst provides technical and programmatic support to ensure that ASRH and youth development are included in the broader context of humanitarian response as defined by the ICPD Programme of Action and are also firmly placed within the Nigerian youth and development agenda, including building on the demographic dividend and the achievement of the SDGs.

• Provide technical expertise and programmatic support on priorities in the substantive areas, including the prevention of teenage pregnancies, addressing the feminization of HIV among young people, girl-child education, participation of young people in decision-making processes, life-skills, youth-friendly SRH information and services, RH and HIV integration, and data and research on youth and HIV dynamics in humanitarian settings.
• Maintain technical partnerships on substantive issues and provide leadership to ensure that technical knowledge is updated, generated, collected, and disseminated for effective technical policy dialogues and evidence-based advocacy in humanitarian settings.
• Analyze and assess relevant political, social, and economic trends in humanitarian contexts and provide substantive inputs to project formulation, evaluation, and joint programming initiatives.
• Play a leading and active role as the focal person for the UNFPA ASRH and Youth programme in humanitarian settings. Collaborate with relevant State Ministries/MDAs, State AIDS Control Agencies (SACAs), as well as other partner organizations to ensure effective implementation of ASRH and Youth activities as envisaged in the Annual Work Plans.
• Facilitate training of youth networks and government institutions to strengthen their capacity to collect, analyze, and utilize data for advocacy and planning purposes. Provide technical and facilitation support to youth and government partners to ensure the development of state youth policies, including sectoral strategies and programmes in humanitarian settings.
• Lead in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts in the areas of ASRH and youth in humanitarian contexts by preparing relevant documentation (e.g., project summaries, conference papers, donor profiles) and participating in donor meetings and public information events.
• Lead the development and operationalization of national and state youth-friendly policies, strategies, and programmes in humanitarian settings, in close collaboration with Federal and State governments, UN Agencies, NGOs, and other partners.
• Contribute substantively to the harmonization and coordination of the activities of various UN agencies, especially in relation to the coordination of youth and HIV activities in humanitarian contexts (Delivery as One UNH4, UN Division of Labour on HIV/AIDS, etc.).
• Support the collection (including through operational research) of lessons learnt and best practices that enhance the effectiveness of ASRH and youth interventions in humanitarian settings. Disseminate these to stakeholders and advocate for scaling up of ASRH and RH/HIV integration programmes.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative, or Humanitarian Coordinator/Head Maiduguri Sub-Office.

Duration of Assignment:   Seven (7) months

Place where the services are to be delivered:  UNFPA Maiduguri Sub-Office, Maiduguri, Nigeria

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): 

The consultant will be working along with the team of program and operations staff of the Maiduguri Sub-Office and by extension the UNFPA Office in Abuja.

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: 

A monthly progress evaluation will be done to assess the quality and timeliness of assigned duties prior to remuneration per month.

Supervisory arrangements: 

The Consultant works under the general supervision of the Resident Representative with oversight from the Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Coordinator/Head, Maiduguri Sub-Office.

Expected travel: The Consultancy demands periodic travels to UNFPA Project sites and offices around the country.

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: 

Education: 

• Possess a Master’s degree or higher qualification in Gender Studies, Public Health, Sociology, Health Sciences, Information Management, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs or other related fields with 2 years relevant working experience OR
• A first degree in similar fields as mentioned above with 4 years of relevant post-graduation working experience related to ASRH/Youth, HIV programming, humanitarian programming, coordination and capacity building.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Have a clear understanding of the humanitarian situation in the North East.
• Have at least 3 years relevant professional experience – preferably in programme management in the public or private sector in the area of ASRH/youth programming in humanitarian settings.
• Have proven experience in working with youth networks and programmes affiliated to youth development and mobilization.
• Have proven experience in capacity building, documentation of good practices, knowledge and information management, advocacy and social mobilization for ASRH/Youth programmes.
• Experience in working with government institutions and local partners especially youth networks is required.
• Experience in working with the UN is desirable.
• Have strong analytical skills.
• Have the ability to work under pressure.
• Have excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Proficiency in MS software applications as well as current office software applications is mandatory.
• Ability to understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations;
• Outstanding interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Ability to multitask when required.

Languages: 

• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable: 

UNFPA Nigeria Country Office will provide the consultant with relevant documents and facilitate her/his access to relevant stakeholders. All materials related to her/his work will be cleared by UNFPA, which retains the copyright reserve to all materials. The consultant will be provided with a workstation in the Maiduguri sub-office. S/He will also be provided a laptop to facilitate their work. Other important work-related needs may be addressed as they arise, with the approval of the Resident Representative.
Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
• Being accountable
• Thinking analytically and strategically
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to lead, develop and motivate a diverse team
• Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Results-based programme development and management
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and
  partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
•  Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Resource mobilization for Programme Activities

Compensation and Benefits:

This consultancy assignment offers an attractive remuneration package.

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  minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. 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.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks.  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.