Job Purpose: Since 2013, the SYP has built the capacity for CSE programming in the region; developing materials and resources, training programme staff, including training of trainers, and institutionalizing CSE in education systems. Likewise, significant attention has been paid to strengthening youth-friendly services provision through the health sector. In order to build stronger referral pathways and linkages between CSE and SRHR services, working in collaboration with the relevant Country Offices, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and the relevant ESARO units, the CSE and ASRHS linkages Specialist will provide technical assistance to the COs and stakeholders on sexuality education in and out of school and its links with youth-friendly health services with the particular scope of strengthening the referral mechanisms between the Education and the Health Sectors. She/He serves as the focal point for developing, managing, and strengthening partnerships with relevant stakeholders on specific areas of work within his/her portfolio. S/He will also provide strategic advice and ensure the appropriate design of integrated CSE/SBCC and YFHS interventions within the Country Offices (COs) Annual Work Plans.
Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Social Science, Public Health, or other related disciplines.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of relevant progressive professional experience in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights programming with at least four years of professional experience in technical assistance and capacity-building support in linking Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Sexual Reproductive Health Services and Rights in Africa is required.
- Familiarity with the UN Common System at the field and international level is an asset
- Extensive experience in operations research in ASRHR, combined with applying behavioural economics is an added advantage
- Strong presentation, communication, and writing skills in English are required;
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French is desirable.
