PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF VIET NAM.

Background: 

According to a recent report by UNFPA and the Cancer Council NSW (2020), cervical cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women in Viet Nam, with 4,177 new cases (7.1 per 100,000 women) and 2,420 deaths in 2018. The burden of cervical cancer varies among regions in Viet Nam with higher rates in southern regions. It has been predicted that without any intervention, a total of 218,907 women in Viet Nam will die from cervical cancer by 2070 and 449,656 by 2120. 

In 2020, WHO launched its global strategy towards the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem with three targets to be achieved by 2030: (i) 90% of girls fully vaccinated with the human papilloma virus vaccine by 15 years of age; (ii) 70% of women screened with a high-precision test at 35 and 45 years of age; and (iii) 90% of women identified with precancerous lesions and cervical disease receiving treatment and care. However, in Vietnam only 28.2% of women were screened for cervical cancer and 12.0% vaccinated with HPV vaccines (15.6% in urban and 9.2% in rural areas).

To respond to the country’s priorities in cervical cancer prevention, Vietnam Country Office successfully mobilized the financial contributions from Gavi and MSD which aim to support the national introduction and roll out of HPV vaccination for adolescent girls for the period 2026-2027 as part of the national action plan on cervical cancer prevention 2026-2030 with vision to 2035. 

The Position:

The Programme Analyst (SRHR) is stationed at the UNFPA Country Office at the Green One UN House in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. He or she works under the direct supervision of and reports directly to the Sexual Reproductive Health Team Leader. This Analyst leads the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all activities on HPV vaccination supported by GAVI and MSD. 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2026-2029), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. 

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results in cervical cancer prevention.

Job Purpose:

Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, you will support effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of cervical cancer prevention. Through substantive data analysis, evidence-based advocacy and coordination efforts on HPV vaccination, you will contribute to the successful introduction and roll out of this important vaccination in the country.

• Analyze and interpretthe political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA activities, and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and interventions on cervical cancer prevention including HPV vaccination as well as broader sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) agenda. 
• Analyze policy papers, strategy documents and national development plans in cervical cancer prevention including HPV vaccination; prepare briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.

• Support communications and media by drafting key messages and preparations for media interviews, including for managers.

• Support the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Country Office on sexual and reproductive health including cervical cancer prevention.
• Actively contribute to the One UN Initiative advancing the ICPD agenda and mainstream gender, human rights, and culture into policy advocacy, programming, and monitoring and evaluation as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

Advanced university degree in medicine, public health or other fields directly related to sexual and reproductive health and rights.      

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least two years intensive professional experience in the field of cervical cancer prevention including development and management of programmes on HPV vaccination and early cervical cancer screening.
• Good understanding on the global and national policies and guidelines on elimination and/or prevention of cervical cancer including HPV vaccination and early cervical cancer screening. 
• Good understanding and/or experience in advocacy and development of national and sub-national policies and guidelines on sexual and reproductive health, particularly on cervical cancer prevention. 
• Demonstrated experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects on sexual and reproductive health and rights.

• Experience working with UN agencies is an asset.
• Experience using office software packages and web-based management systems.

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Vietnamese.

Required Competencies:

Compensation and Benefits: 
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary, 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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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.