Are you passionate about improving the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people? Do you have experience in project management and a strong understanding of ASRH programs? If so, we have an exciting consultancy opportunity for you as a Programme Assistant in Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health!

Scope of Work:

In this consultancy, you will provide programmatic and administrative support for ASRH programs from July to December 2023. Your responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of ASRH programs, engaging with implementing partners, and assisting in the development of interventions and projects. You will also contribute to resource mobilization efforts by assisting with proposal writing and donor engagements.

Deliverables:

As a Programme Assistant, you will be expected to deliver the following:

1. Documented ASRH CP8 Programme interventions to advance comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), youth-friendly services (YFS), and more by December 2023.
2. Completion of IP FACE and Work-plan Programme Reports in the Atlas/GPS/Quantum system on a quarterly basis until January 2024.
3. Procurement requests for various items related to ASRH programs as per the work-plan completed by January 2024.
4. Documentation of ongoing/completed resource mobilization and partnership engagements for ASRH programs in 2023 by January 2024.
5. Support for annual and SIS reporting for 2023, including collating reports from implementing partners, data collection tool development, and compilation of human interest reports.

Qualifications and Experience:

To be considered for this consultancy, you should have the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of a first degree in public health, social development, or a related social science field with specialized training in program management, youth participation and leadership, SRHR, finance management, program monitoring and reporting, and training/facilitation skills. • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in project management. • Broad understanding of ASRH programs, including M&E dynamics related to adolescent sexual and reproductive health, population, gender, and development issues in Ghana. • Practical programming and field activity implementation experience of at least 3 years. • Strong skills in document review, analysis, and report writing. • Knowledge and practical experience in program/project finance administration, management, reporting, and documentation. • Proficiency in current office software applications. • Excellent writing skills in English. • Knowledge of UN System/UNFPA procedures would be an asset.

How to Apply:

To apply for this consultancy opportunity as a Programme Assistant in Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your qualifications and experience in ASRH programs, program management, and administrative support. Please send your application to ghana.office@unfpa.org with the subject line: “Application for Consultant – Programme Assistant – Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health (ASRH).”

Application Deadline: 31 July, 2023

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.