Mission and objectives
UNFPA is formally named the United Nations Population Fund. The organization was created in 1969, the same year the United Nations General Assembly declared “parents have the exclusive right to determine freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children.” UNFPA calls for the realization of reproductive rights for all and supports access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services – including voluntary family planning, maternal health care and comprehensive sexuality education. Since UNFPA started its work, the world has seen progress: The number and rate of women dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before. But too many are still left behind. More than 760 million people are mired in extreme poverty. Sexual and reproductive health problems are a leading cause of death and disability for women in the developing world. Young people bear the highest risks of HIV infection and unintended pregnancy. Many millions of girls face the prospect of child marriage and other harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation (FGM). Much more needs to be done to ensure a world in which all individuals can exercise their basic human rights, including those that relate to the most intimate and fundamental aspects of life.Context
Task Description
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst, Youth Development, the UN Volunteer will provide programme and administrative support in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of initiatives aimed at advancing adolescent health and youth empowerment, gender equality, and the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in line with the organisation’s mandate and strategic priorities. She or He will provide support to ensure the smooth execution of programme Interventions by fulfilling the following tasks: • Support the implementation of Life Skills and Health Education (LSHE) and adolescent safeguarding programmes in collaboration with key partners such as Government Ministries, Civil Society Organizations, UN agencies, and faith-based partners; • Support community engagement and advocacy/social behaviour change initiatives aimed at promoting menstrual health management, safeguarding and adolescent wellbeing; • Support the review, updating, and dissemination of LSHE curriculum frameworks and teaching/learning materials for both in-school and out-of-school adolescents; • Contribute to the operationalization of the multisectoral approach under the National LSHE Steering Committee and other relevant Technical Working Groups; • Collect, analyze, and document programme data and lessons learned to inform adaptive programming and reporting; • Support the use of research evidence on LSHE/CSE and adolescent SRH to strengthen advocacy and programme design; • Prepare basic gender and youth related correspondence in line with organizational rules and regulations and policies, and procedures.Competencies and values
Living conditions and remarks
Zambia is a land-linked, resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods. Lusaka is the capital of the Republic of Zambia. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold during a few months, with freezing temperatures at times especially during the night. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and other heating options when necessary. As the commercial and cultural centre of Zambia, Lusaka has seen rapid development in recent decades, with reasonable transportation connections and widely spoken English making the city highly attractive to vacationers and experts alike. Unemployment and poverty are issues in the city, and beyond. Key industries for the region and Zambia as a whole, include mining, agriculture, and tourism. Like most Southern African cities, life in Lusaka will require some adjustments for a person moving from outside the region, but the potential rewards and opportunities for experiences are well worth the effort. Lusaka hosts several international organisations and embassies/diplomatic missions, therefore there is a very large community of expatriates from around the world. Housing is most of the time readily available and good standard options are available. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture, and clothing, mostly imported from South Africa, Europe, and China while some ranges of local brands are available at a competitive price to imports. Meat, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables are reasonably priced and abundantly available. The basic infrastructures - roads, utilities, and telecommunications are of reasonable standard, although the city experiences power outages from time to time. Medical facilities are still largely inadequate, although several private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Lusaka city limits. For more information, please visit http://zambiatourism.com.
