Organization Mission

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the sexual and reproductive health agency of the UN. It works to uphold the rights and choices of women, girls and young people across more than 150 countries. UNFPA aims to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can fulfil their potential.

The challenges are immense: Almost half of all pregnancies are unintended, one in three women faces physical or sexual violence, and every two minutes a woman or girl dies from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth, most of them preventable. UNFPA tackles these issues head-on, reaching millions of women, girls and young people every year with vital information about their bodies and rights, essential health services, and protection from violence.

Only when every person can access accurate information, quality care, and the freedom to make choices about their bodies safely and with dignity can they realize their full potential, and help shape a better future for all.

Context

Under the direct supervision of the International Programme Coordinator, UNFPA Jordan, and in close collaboration with the Health Policy Specialist, the UN Volunteer Humanitarian Associate, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, will support UNFPA Jordan’s humanitarian response with a focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
The assignment takes place in a complex humanitarian context where UNFPA works closely with UN agencies, government counterparts, and implementing partners to ensure access to life-saving SRHR services, including maternal health, family planning, and reproductive health commodities, as well as integrated linkages with Gender Based Violence (GBV) services.
The UN Volunteer will contribute to field-level monitoring, coordination with partners, basic data collection, reporting, and follow-up of SRHR activities, while supporting coordination mechanisms and evidence-based programming in humanitarian settings.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the International Programme Coordinator, and within the close collaboration of the Health Policy Specialist, the UN Volunteer Associate will undertake the following tasks:

A. SRHR Technical Support and Programme Implementation:
• Contribute to the implementation of SRHR interventions in humanitarian settings, including integrated SRHR and GBV responses, in line with UNFPA priorities and the humanitarian response framework.
• Support the integration of SRHR services, including family planning, maternal health, clinical management of rape, and linkages with GBV services, within camp and host community responses.
• Assist in monitoring the availability, accessibility, and quality of SRHR services, including essential commodities, supplies, and equipment.
• Participate in the identification of service delivery gaps and operational challenges affecting women and girls and contribute to discussions on possible programmatic responses.
• Support implementing partners in the delivery of SRHR services, including outreach activities, referral pathways, and continuity of care.
• Contribute to the tracking and follow-up of SRHR commodities and reproductive health supplies, in coordination with relevant teams and partners.
• Assist in promoting the integration of gender, youth, and inclusion considerations within SRHR programming.
• Participate in community-level engagement efforts to support awareness of SRHR services and available referral options.
• Undertake regular field visits as part of a team to observe SRHR service delivery and support follow-up actions.

B. Data, Monitoring, and Reporting:
• Support the collection and compilation of SRHR-related data from implementing partners and field activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of regular updates, summaries, and reports on SRHR activities for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Assist in documenting field observations, lessons learned, and good practices in SRHR programming in humanitarian contexts.
• Participate in strengthening basic monitoring tools and reporting templates used for SRHR interventions.
• Support the timely sharing of programme information and field feedback with relevant team members.

C. Coordination and Partnerships
• Support engagement with SRHR stakeholders, health actors, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms at field level.
• Participate in coordination efforts to strengthen integration between SRHR, GBV, and broader health and protection services.
• Assist in maintaining collaboration with implementing partners and NGOs involved in SRHR service delivery.
• Contribute to discussions within technical working groups and coordination forums, as part of the UNFPA team.
• Support alignment of SRHR activities with humanitarian response plans and inter-agency frameworks.

D. Advocacy and Communication
• Contribute to the development of SRHR-related communication materials and key messages for humanitarian response activities.
• Assist in the documentation of human interest stories and field experiences related to SRHR programming.
• Support efforts to raise awareness of available SRHR services among affected populations, in coordination with partners.
• Participate in internal communication activities that help highlight SRHR as a critical component of humanitarian response.

During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check‑ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in:
• Health programming with a focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
• Humanitarian assistance, particularly in refugee or crisis-affected settings.
• Migration and displacement contexts, including camp or host community work.
• Gender equality and protection, including GBV prevention and response in humanitarian contexts.
• Programme support functions such as monitoring, reporting, coordination, data collection, or field implementation support.
• Experience as a volunteer and/or exposure to other cultural contexts (e.g. studies, internships, or volunteer work) is highly regarded.

Skills in:
• Basic understanding of SRHR and/or humanitarian principles
• Data collection, reporting, and basic analysis
• Communication and teamwork in multicultural environments
• Coordination and field support activities
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Community engagement and/or awareness-raising activities (an asset)

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Knowledge Sharing
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Vision
• Working in Teams

Living Conditions

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west.

Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan”s location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms.
About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months.

Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly.
Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents.
Amman is a category A duty station with security level 1.

Transportation and housing: Taxis as well as ride-hailing services (Uber and Careem) are abundant and affordable in Amman. Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Public minibuses are the most common form of public transport. They normally only leave when full, so waiting times of an hour or more are inevitable, especially in rural areas. The larger air-con buses offer a speedy and reliable service, departing according to a fixed schedule. Housing is readily available with rents for one- to two-bedroom apartments ranging between 500 and 800 JD (1 JD = 0.708 USD) depending on the location.

Health Services: Medical facilities are generally very good, particularly in Amman where there are several modern, well-equipped public and private hospitals. Almost all doctors (and most pharmacists) speak English; many have studied abroad.

Language: The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled or have been educated abroad so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent.

Learn more about Jordan from the Ministry of Tourism’s website:
https://www.mota.gov.jo/Default/En