• Immediate deployment opportunity supporting the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
• 3-month international deployment based in Beni
• French and English language skills essential

About Us

RedR Australia is a leading international humanitarian response agency that selects, trains and deploys technical specialists throughout the disaster cycle around the world. We are a member of the UN Standby Partnership (UNSBP) and have deployment agreements with 15 United Nations agencies and entities, as well as other frontline relief agencies and local governments.

During humanitarian crises, we provide additional surge support through the deployment of highly skilled technical specialists. We maintain a humanitarian roster of more than 1,000 experts across a range of sectors and disciplines.

About the Opportunity

RedR Australia is seeking an experienced Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Programme Specialist for a surge deployment with UNFPA in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), supporting the ongoing Ebola response in Beni.

Working within a complex humanitarian and public health emergency, the SRH Programme Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the continuity and scale-up of life-saving sexual and reproductive health services for affected populations, particularly women and girls. The role will support the implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP), coordinate SRH interventions with humanitarian partners, and strengthen the integration of SRH, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior humanitarian professional with strong technical expertise, coordination experience, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency response environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support rapid assessments of SRH needs in Ebola-affected communities
• Coordinate implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) and Priority Emergency Response Interventions (PERI)
• Support procurement, distribution and monitoring of reproductive health kits, medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Coordinate with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs and humanitarian partners to strengthen SRH service delivery
• Establish and support SRH technical working groups and coordination mechanisms
• Deliver technical guidance and capacity-building activities for health providers and implementing partners
• Ensure integration of SRH programming with GBV, PSEA, MHPSS and AAP interventions
• Monitor programme implementation and contribute to reporting, situation updates and communication products
• Support proposal development, resource mobilisation and donor engagement activities
• Develop strategies to transition emergency interventions into comprehensive and sustainable SRH programming

Skills and Experience

• Advanced university degree in Medical Sciences, Public Health, Reproductive Health, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in sexual and reproductive health programming, preferably within humanitarian settings
• Demonstrated experience implementing and coordinating the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP)
• Previous experience working with the United Nations, international NGOs or humanitarian organisations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
• Experience working in complex emergencies, disease outbreaks, conflict settings or public health responses highly desirable
• Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is essential
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within multicultural teams

Benefits Whilst Deployed

• Insurance coverage during deployment, including medical and psychosocial support
• Dedicated RedR focal point before, during and after deployment
• Competitive deployment allowances and applicable benefits
• Opportunity to support a high-profile humanitarian emergency response with UNFPA
• Access to a global network of humanitarian professionals
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

RedR Australia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

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