Specialist in Integrated Reproductive Health Services, Cotonou, Benin

Specialist in Integrated Reproductive Health Services, Cotonou, Benin Organization: UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund Country: Benin City: Cotonou Office: UNFPA in Cotonou, Benin General Description of assignment title: Specialist in Integrated Reproductive Health Services Assignment country: Benin Duty stations: Cotonou Work location: On UN premises Expected start date: 07/15/2026 Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being Host entity: UNFPA Modality: Onsite Type: International Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule: Full-time Number of Assignments: 1 Details Mission and objectives: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the United Nation's lead Agency in responsible for sexual and reproductive health. It works to uphold the rights and choices of women, girls and young people across more than 150 countries. UNFPA aims to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can fulfil its potential. UNFPA's strategic plan ( [Click the Apply button below to see the contact details] ) focuses on three transformative results: ending unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal death and; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices including child marriage and female genital mutilation. Context: UNFPA has been present in Benin since 1972. Its 10th cooperation program ( [Click the Apply button below to see the contact details] ), currently underway, is aligned with the national priorities of the National Development Plan (PND) and the Government Action Program (PAG) [Click the Apply button below to see the contact details] . This program is based on four strategic pillars: 1) Enabling institutional environment: Support policy and financing coordination; 2) Transformation of social norms: Foster a sociocultural environment conducive to the use of basic social services; 3. Integrated service delivery: Strengthen and integrate service delivery, including in areas with security challenges (the north); 4. Evidence generation: Support the collection of evidence to measure, monitor, and plan progress. The UNFPA office in Benin is structured around six main components: 1. Health: Covering reproductive health, maternal health, adolescent and youth health, and sexual health education; 2. Youth: Focused on youth participation and empowerment; 3. Advocacy, Partnerships, and Strategic Communications; 4. Planning and Coordination; 5. Cross-cutting pillar: encompassing gender, inclusion, human rights, and dignity; data, innovation, and resilience; and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. 6. Operations. Based in Cotonou, the Office also has a decentralized office in Parakou and a branch in Natitingou. The volunteer recruited will be assigned to the decentralized office in Parakou. He or she will be responsible for supporting the development of policies and strategies, the implementation of integrated reproductive health/family planning (RH/FP) services, and the collection of data on sexual, reproductive, maternal, neonatal, adolescent, and youth health. The volunteer will be co-supervised by the Health Team Lead and the Coordinator of the decentralized office in Parakou. In addition, a "Rafiki" (mentor) will be assigned from among colleagues to provide special support. Task description: Under the direct supervision of the Health Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Technical Support and Planning: Provide technical support to Health Zones, school infirmaries (middle schools, high schools, campuses), and Social Promotion Centers supported by the program, with a view to planning innovative initiatives for access to integrated reproductive health (RH) services, family planning (FP), and gender-based violence (GBV) in their Annual Work Plans (AWPs), with a specific focus on women and young people in vulnerable situations. Participate in the formulation of strategies to improve access to and use of integrated reproductive health, family planning services. 2. Data Collection, Analysis, and Management: Provide technical support for the collection and analysis of data related to access to and use of integrated RH, FP, and GBV services, including monitoring the implementation of clinical mentoring and maternal and neonatal deaths in Health Zones. Support research efforts, leverage existing reproductive health study and research data in the country, and maintain related statistics. This includes data on GBV, birth registration, obstetric fistula, and female genital mutilation, to feed into the program's database and indicator monitoring and guide actions. 3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Participate in the implementation, supervision, and monitoring of AWPs activities by conducting field visits, attending review meetings, and participating in supervision missions. Prepare quarterly and annual reports on the progress of activities. Eligibility criteria Age: 18 - 80 Required experience: 3 years Donor priorities: . Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Additional eligibility criteria: This assignment is funded by the Government of Luxembourg, and therefore specific criteria apply: Applicants must be Luxembourg nationals or have been resident in Luxembourg for a minimum of five years. A copy of the passport must be uploaded in the passport section. Non‑Luxembourg nationals must also upload a residence certificate as proof of five years of residency. AGE CRITERIA Category: UN Volunteer Associate Applicants must not exceed 30 years of age at the time of application. Category: UN Volunteer Specialist Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age at the time of application. APPLICATION -Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement. Please indicate the order of preference in the 'Additional remarks' section, including country and title of assignment. - Application deadline: 17 May 2026 SELECTION - Only shortlisted applicants will be

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