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 Philippines is looking for a Private Sector Programme Assistant to provide programme support to the implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) partnerships of UNFPA Philippines with the private sector. She/He is expected to primarily manage the systems-based programme and budget information system on all activities related to UNFPA’s work with the private sector. In addition, she/he is expected to provide administrative, financial, programme and human resources support tasks to the private sector team.
Access to family planning is essential for women to join the workforce and to remain active in the formal economy. Women’s participation in the formal economy is crucial for economic growth and for companies’ ability to recruit and retain workers. A 2016 report by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) recognizes health concerns, which includes difficult access to family planning, as one of the key hindrances to women’s economic participation.
Under the overall direction and supervision of the National Programme Officer for RH, the Private Sector Programme Assistant maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, other UN Agencies, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders. Internal contacts, include the Country Representative, the Assistant Representative, the Private Sector Programme Analyst, and the CO’s programme, field and operations teams.
The Terms of Reference for the role is accesbile via the attached PDF. To apply, first create a profile on the UNFPA Global Consultant Roster using the above link. Then email your confirmation that you have created your profile in the UNFPA Global Consultant Roster to pcortez@unfpa.org by 13 May 2019 (5pm Manila Time).
