Mission and objectives

UNFPA’s mission in the Solomon Islands is to improve the quality of life of people—especially women, adolescents, and youth—by ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can reach their full potential. It works closely with the government and partners to promote universal access to sexual and reproductive health services, reduce preventable maternal deaths, and eliminate gender-based violence and harmful practices. [unfpa.org] Its main objectives include strengthening reproductive health services (such as family planning and maternal care), empowering young people through education and access to information, preventing and responding to gender-based violence, and supporting the use of population data for effective national planning and policy development. UNFPA also aims to integrate population dynamics with sustainable development, helping Solomon Islands improve livelihoods and achieve long-term development goals

Context

The Solomon Islands is currently responding to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone MALA, which has disrupted transport networks, damaged health infrastructure, and limited access to essential health services in affected provinces, particularly Western and Choiseul. UNFPA is supporting the Government and humanitarian partners to ensure continuity of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, dignity kits distribution, and protection services. Effective logistics coordination and real-time information management are critical to ensure timely clearance of incoming humanitarian shipments, efficient distribution of life-saving supplies, and accurate reporting of field needs and gaps. The UN Volunteer will liaise with partners to ensure supplies reach health facilities/partners, collect and share reports, documentation and photos required and assist in conducting the post-distribution surveys.

Task Description

The UN Volunteer will support supplies and logistics coordination and information management for the TC MALA response with a focus on Western and Choiseul Provinces. Key responsibilities include: Support provincial-level Logistics & Shipment Clearance ● Support coordination of humanitarian supplies at the provincial level in discussion with the Solomon Islands program specialist, the Government and local partners ● Track incoming and outgoing shipments of SRH and dignity kit supplies. For each of the provinces Distribution Planning & Field Coordination ● Assist in developing provincial-level distribution plans for emergency supplies. ● Support coordination with provincial health teams in Western and Choiseul for last-mile delivery. Information Management & Data Analysis ● Collect, verify, and compile field data from partners and provincial teams. ● Assist in collecting and sharing information for the 5W tracking matrix Reporting & Coordination Support ● Support preparation of weekly logistics and response updates for UNFPA and partners. ● Ensure accurate documentation of distribution activities and beneficiary reach.

Competencies and values

● Accountability ● Adaptability and flexibility ● Creativity ● Judgement and decision-making ● Planning and organising ● Professionalism ● Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

Field deployment may include travel to other islands in Western and Choiseul, where access may be affected by weather and infrastructure limitations due to cyclone impacts. The volunteer must be prepared for basic living and working conditions in emergency settings. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos