South Africa faces a persistent challenge with early and unintended pregnancies, which not only affect the health and well-being of individuals but also pose significant social and economic implications. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that encompasses comprehensive sexual education, access to contraceptives, healthcare services, and societal support systems.
Advocacy plays a crucial role in driving policy changes and allocating resources to address early and unintended pregnancies. The policy brief will be used by civil society organizations, healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers must collaborate to advocate for: -
- Policy reforms that prioritize sexual and reproductive health education, access to contraception, and comprehensive healthcare services for adolescents and young adults.
- Budget allocations to strengthen healthcare systems, train healthcare providers, and expand access to contraceptive services in underserved communities.
- Implementation of laws and policies that protect reproductive rights, ensure access to safe abortion services and address gender-based violence and discrimination.
UNFPA therefore seeks the services of a provider to engage in the following:
- Research: desktop review and literature review (3 days)
- Write–up of the policy brief (10 days)
- Editing and proofreading (2 days)
Deliverable
- Full layout and design of the policy brief
- Print-ready policy brief produced
Duration and working schedule:
- 15 May to 04 June (15 days)
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy, etc.):
- Communications Analyst with oversight over the work with content support from the Adolescent and Youth Specialist.
Required expertise, qualifications, and competencies, including language requirements:
- Advanced degree (at least Master’s Degree) in Social Sciences
- 5 years of experience in research, writing, and developing similar products
- Proven record of report writing skills
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance, and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
Application process- please see the link below:
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