The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. IPPF is a worldwide movement of national organizations, referred to as Member Associations, working with and for communities and individuals. The IPPF Secretariat comprises of a London Office and six Regional Offices. The IPPF Africa Regional Office (IPPFARO) is one of the leading providers of quality SRH services in Sub-Saharan Africa and a leading SRHR advocacy voice across the continent.
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Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the overarching goal of IPPFARO is to increase access to SRHR services to the most vulnerable youth, men, and women in sub-Saharan Africa. To reach this goal, IPPFAR works with local civil-society organizations, governments, the African Union (AU), regional economic commissions (RECs), the Pan-African Parliament, the United Nations, among others, to expand political and financial commitments to SRHR in Africa. IPPF ARO tackles the continent’s growing SRH challenges through a network of Member Associations (MAs), strategic partners and volunteers in 40 countries.
IPPFARO, in consortium with Médecins du Monde (headquartered in Paris, France), CREA (headquartered in New Delhi, India), the International Federation on Human Rights (headquartered in Paris, France), and Empow’Her (headquartered in Paris, France) will be leading the delivery of a new project entitled Feminist Opportunities Now (FON), to build the capacity of women’s movements, via sub-grants to feminist organizations, with a particular effort to reaching small, often non-registered, feminist organizations to address and respond to gender-based violence. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable
adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors, and partners to share this commitment.
Location:
AfricaBenefits
- The opportunity to work with local civil-society organizations, governments, the African Union (AU), regional economic commissions (RECs), the Pan-African Parliament, the United Nations, among others, to expand political and financial commitments to SRHR in Africa.
- IPPF ARO tackles the continent’s growing SRH challenges through a network of Member Associations (MAs), strategic partners and volunteers in 40 countries.
Eligibilities
EDUCATION: A master’s degree in public health, financial management, social sciences, public
policy, communications and/or other related fields
• WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years of solid
experience in multi-country/regional programme management. A track-record in SRHR programming
is an advantage.
• LANGUAGES: English and French are the working languages of the IPPFARO. For this post fluency in
English and French (both oral and written) is required.
• SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal skills – articulate and diplomatic. Ability to interact with diverse groups;
Excellent written communication skills; Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarise and
simplify complex information; Strong influencing skills; Sound research skills; Good understanding of
development issues and fundraising; Excellent project management, time management and
organisational skills to meet multiple deadlines; Good IT skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint;
Flexible – team player.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Awareness of and sensitivity to the multi-cultural environment in which
IPPFAR operates; Sensitivity to and understanding of SRHR issues; Willing to work outside standard
office hours as required; Willing to travel internationally – about 45 days a year.
Application Process
- Interested individuals should submit an application form in the IPPFARO CV form (download it below) and a 1-page cover letter to: [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email. Please note that we will not consider applications that are not done in the requested format.
- Evaluation of qualified candidates will include a competency-based interview which may be followed by a desk
review and/or a written assessment exercise.
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Application Deadline: August 1, 2022
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