Note: This advertisement is for 03 positions and candidates may be selected for one of the locations under the Pacific Sub-Regional Office i.e. Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tonga.

The Position:

The post of the Reproductive Health Commodity Security Program Specialist is located in the Pacific Sub-regional multi-country offices in Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and Tonga. Under the overall leadership and guidance of the Director/Representative and Deputy Director/Deputy Representative and the direct supervision of the Technical Advisor, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), the incumbent will work closely with technical and programme teams in the UNFPA Sub-Regional and multi country offices, implementing partners, and NGOs to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) in the countries under his/her supervision. S/He is responsible for leveraging data to inform decisions on timely fulfilment of countries’ needs, addressing bottlenecks, supporting country programme performance analysis and evidence-based formulation of programme strategies, and implementing targeted RHCS interventions including quantification, warehousing, distribution, strengthening contraceptive logistics management system (CLMS), inventory management, customs clearance, monitoring utilization and disposal, and facilitating stakeholders’ engagement.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

This position is a technical and coordination role responsible for the effective, efficient, and sustainable management of reproductive health (RH) commodity supply chains. The role spans multiple countries and operates under the framework of the UNFPA Supplies Partnership Phase III Programme in the Pacific region.

The role is strategic, technical, and operational, aimed at ensuring reliable access to essential RH commodities while building sustainable systems and strengthening country ownership. It bridges logistics and public health with programme governance and capacity building in a multi-country development context.

You would be responsible for:

Programme Management and Technical support: 

• Build the capacity of governments and partners in RH commodities quantification, forecasting, and supply planning, including SOP development and implementation.
• Provide technical assistance for development and review of national supply and distribution plans; support annual procurement plan updates.
• Support domestic advocacy for increased government financing for RH commodities.
• Assist Ministries of Health (MOHs) in distribution planning to optimize infrastructure, manage shelf life, and reduce product expiry.
• Oversee the implementation and rollout of mSupply and Contraceptive Logistics Management System (CLMS).
• Monitor inventory through physical stock counts, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Coordinate last-mile delivery activities to ensure timely supply of contraceptives and lifesaving medicines to service delivery points.
• Facilitate timely collection and analysis of stock data and submission of quarterly RHCS reports.
• Track procurement and inventory flows between UNFPA and national warehousing systems.
• Support customs clearance, exemption processing, and coordination with port authorities and shipping agents.

Coordination and Governance:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of work plans in line with the UNFPA Supplies Partnership Phase III Programme across 14 PICT countries.
• Provide technical inputs to national RMNCAH and quantification committees; document and follow up on action points.

Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination:

• Contribute to the identification, analysis and synthesis of technical knowledge and evidence-based information in RHCS.
• Assist to organize and participate actively in meetings and undertake missions to assess progress of the UNFPA Supplies Partnership Phase III Program, including follow-up actions. 
• Support and assist the assigned country offices (COs) to identify opportunities or lessons learned/best practices in assigned countries.
• Consolidate assigned COs documentation on lessons learned/best practices and ensure that these are incorporated into the UNFPA PSRO knowledge sharing system

Monitoring and Evaluation support:

• Gather and compile all data/indicators/information necessary for monitoring and reporting on the UNFPA Supplies partnership program. 
• Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds in assigned countries; and conduct regular monitoring visits, as required
• Provide inputs on program activities and results to UNFPA PSRO reports
• Provide support to finance and audit processes including last mile assurance.
• Generate reports on tracking tools for analysis of clearing and lead time 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Advanced university degree in public health, pharmacy, business administration, procurement, supply chain management or other fields directly related to the substantial area of work. 
   

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in reproductive health/family planning or contraceptive logistics management or related field at the national and/or international level is required. 
• Sound knowledge of supply chain management: forecasting, quantification, procurement, warehousing, distribution, inventory management, transportation and logistics information systems.
• General knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated sexual and reproductive health and specific experience in family planning programming. 
• Familiarity with UN development programmes and working procedures especially UNFPA policies and programming procedures, an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Packages, database management and the Internet.
• Experience in mSupply software is desirable.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management or Programme Management is desirable.
• Solid technical writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in working with government institutions and donor organizations.
• Familiarity with issues related to demographic and health matters in developing countries.
• Willingness and capability to undertake duty travel.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English is required. 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented  agenda
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Providing conceptual innovation to  support programme effectiveness
• Providing a technical support system
• Strengthening the programming  capacity of Country Offices
• Facilitating quality programmatic results
• Internal and external relations and  advocacy for resources mobilization
• Creating visibility for the organization
• Job/knowledge and technical expertise

Managerial Competencies:

• Engaging internal/external partners  and stakeholders
• Leading, developing and empowering  people/creating a culture of  performance
• Making decisions and exercising  judgment
  
   

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

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 is 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.