SRHR Integration and Emerging Trends Specialist
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Kigali
Rwanda
March 13, 2026
Full-timeMarch 13, 2026
SRHR Integration and Emerging Trends Specialist
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and has a mission to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization emphasizes the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, aligning its strategic plan with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). UNFPA's strategic plan for 2022-2025 aims to end preventable maternal deaths, meet the unmet need for family planning, and eliminate gender-based violence and harmful practices. The organization is committed to addressing the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health services, advocating for the protection of human rights, and promoting ethical standards among its staff.
Job Overview:
The SRHR Integration and Emerging Trends Specialist will play a crucial role in providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries to enhance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. This position involves integrating SRHR across various sectors, including Technical and Vocational Education Trainings (TVETs), agriculture, and climate change adaptation initiatives. The specialist will leverage expertise in midwifery, digital health, comprehensive abortion care, and the needs of youth and migrants to ensure that SRHR services are accessible and effective. The role requires collaboration with the SRHR unit to implement innovative health system strengthening programs that improve the quality of care and increase the uptake of SRHR services. Additionally, the specialist will ensure that the SRHR agenda is incorporated into national health adaptation plans and that information about SRHR is disseminated widely. The position also involves capacity building for healthcare workers to enhance service delivery and participation in relevant meetings and workshops with partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The SRHR Integration and Emerging Trends Specialist will be responsible for a variety of substantive duties, including: A. Supporting innovative SRHR programs, particularly in digital health and comprehensive abortion care, while managing the KURA! program and collaborating with key partners such as the Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Center. B. Working closely with the Ministry of Health to strengthen health systems by revising strategic documents and healthcare provider curricula to include international SRHR competencies. C. Ensuring the implementation of midwifery curricula and supporting the Global Midwifery Acceleration Roadmap to position Rwanda as a leader in midwifery practices. D. Acting as the migration focal point to facilitate access to SRHR services for migrants and collaborating with IOM on data inclusion in migration work plans. E. Supporting the integration of SRHR priorities into national climate change adaptation plans and acting as the climate change focal point for the country office. F. Contributing to evidence generation activities and producing concept notes for resource mobilization to support SRHR programs targeting marginalized populations.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, Midwifery, Public Health, or a related field with specialized knowledge in sexual and reproductive health. They should have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in SRHR, demonstrating expertise in at least two areas such as clinical midwifery, digital health, or comprehensive abortion care. Proven experience in working with government institutions on health systems strengthening, policy development, and program implementation related to SRHR is essential. Familiarity with the national health system and policy landscape in Rwanda or similar contexts, as well as an understanding of the impact of climate change on SRHR, is required. Strong research, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary, along with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, Midwifery, Public Health, or a related field that provides specialized knowledge in sexual and reproductive health. This advanced degree is essential for understanding the complexities of SRHR and for effectively contributing to the development and implementation of relevant programs and policies.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: clinical midwifery, digital health, comprehensive abortion care, and the integration of SRHR within various sectors, including climate change adaptation initiatives. Experience working with government institutions on health systems strengthening, particularly in policy development and program implementation, is crucial.
Languages:
Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement for this position. Knowledge of other UN working languages is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a diverse international environment.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Kigali, Rwanda, and is part of UNFPA's commitment to promoting gender equality and diversity within its workforce. The organization encourages applications from women, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. UNFPA provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. The work environment at UNFPA reflects values of integrity, diversity, and a healthy work-life balance, and the organization is committed to ensuring gender parity in its workforce.
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and has a mission to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization emphasizes the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, aligning its strategic plan with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). UNFPA's strategic plan for 2022-2025 aims to end preventable maternal deaths, meet the unmet need for family planning, and eliminate gender-based violence and harmful practices. The organization is committed to addressing the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health services, advocating for the protection of human rights, and promoting ethical standards among its staff.
Job Overview:
The SRHR Integration and Emerging Trends Specialist will play a crucial role in providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries to enhance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services. This position involves integrating SRHR across various sectors, including Technical and Vocational Education Trainings (TVETs), agriculture, and climate change adaptation initiatives. The specialist will leverage expertise in midwifery, digital health, comprehensive abortion care, and the needs of youth and migrants to ensure that SRHR services are accessible and effective. The role requires collaboration with the SRHR unit to implement innovative health system strengthening programs that improve the quality of care and increase the uptake of SRHR services. Additionally, the specialist will ensure that the SRHR agenda is incorporated into national health adaptation plans and that information about SRHR is disseminated widely. The position also involves capacity building for healthcare workers to enhance service delivery and participation in relevant meetings and workshops with partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The SRHR Integration and Emerging Trends Specialist will be responsible for a variety of substantive duties, including: A. Supporting innovative SRHR programs, particularly in digital health and comprehensive abortion care, while managing the KURA! program and collaborating with key partners such as the Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Center. B. Working closely with the Ministry of Health to strengthen health systems by revising strategic documents and healthcare provider curricula to include international SRHR competencies. C. Ensuring the implementation of midwifery curricula and supporting the Global Midwifery Acceleration Roadmap to position Rwanda as a leader in midwifery practices. D. Acting as the migration focal point to facilitate access to SRHR services for migrants and collaborating with IOM on data inclusion in migration work plans. E. Supporting the integration of SRHR priorities into national climate change adaptation plans and acting as the climate change focal point for the country office. F. Contributing to evidence generation activities and producing concept notes for resource mobilization to support SRHR programs targeting marginalized populations.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, Midwifery, Public Health, or a related field with specialized knowledge in sexual and reproductive health. They should have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in SRHR, demonstrating expertise in at least two areas such as clinical midwifery, digital health, or comprehensive abortion care. Proven experience in working with government institutions on health systems strengthening, policy development, and program implementation related to SRHR is essential. Familiarity with the national health system and policy landscape in Rwanda or similar contexts, as well as an understanding of the impact of climate change on SRHR, is required. Strong research, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary, along with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, Midwifery, Public Health, or a related field that provides specialized knowledge in sexual and reproductive health. This advanced degree is essential for understanding the complexities of SRHR and for effectively contributing to the development and implementation of relevant programs and policies.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: clinical midwifery, digital health, comprehensive abortion care, and the integration of SRHR within various sectors, including climate change adaptation initiatives. Experience working with government institutions on health systems strengthening, particularly in policy development and program implementation, is crucial.
Languages:
Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement for this position. Knowledge of other UN working languages is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a diverse international environment.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Kigali, Rwanda, and is part of UNFPA's commitment to promoting gender equality and diversity within its workforce. The organization encourages applications from women, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. UNFPA provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. The work environment at UNFPA reflects values of integrity, diversity, and a healthy work-life balance, and the organization is committed to ensuring gender parity in its workforce.
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