Sexual and Reproductive Health Analyst

The Position:

Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Analyst provides technical expertise, programmatic management, and partnership facilitation to support UNFPA’s mandate and Country Programme in Mexico. The Programme Officer ensures the effective implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of SRH projects and initiatives.

The role requires a solid technical grounding in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), sound political sensitivity and strategic judgment to uphold UN and UNFPA core values and principles, proven project management skills, and the ability to build collaborative partnerships with government, academia, donors, civil society, and UN system partners.

Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative, the incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Representative and works in close collaboration with the Country Office programme and operations teams.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results

Job Purpose:

Working within Mexico’s health and development context, the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Analyst provides technical expertise, programmatic management, and coordination to advance universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

The SRH Analyst acts as a key technical resource and trusted liaison for national counterparts, implementing partners, donors, and civil society, navigating institutional dialogue with political sensitivity, strategic vision, and firm adherence to UN and UNFPA core values. The incumbent supports the effective implementation and quality assurance of interventions across priority areas, including maternal health (such as midwifery and emergency obstetric and newborn care), family planning, adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH), comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), and emergency preparedness and response (MISP).

Working in close synergy with the Assistant Representative, Country Office programme and operations teams, the incumbent ensures that all initiatives are strategically driven, evidence-based, rights-centered, and fully aligned with the ICPD Programme of Action, the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and Mexico's national health and development priorities.

You would be responsible for:

A. Policy Advocacy and Dialogue

• Provide solid, evidence-based technical advice to national and subnational health counterparts to support the implementation and operationalization of sexual and reproductive health priorities within health sector agendas.
• Support the technical review, adaptation, and operational rollout of national strategies, norms, and operational guidelines addressing preventable maternal mortality, adolescent pregnancy prevention, comprehensive sexuality education, and family planning, ensuring alignment with international quality standards and human rights frameworks.
• Facilitate constructive technical dialogue and cross-sectoral collaboration among institutional counterparts, civil society, and development partners, actively promoting the integration of gender equality, youth engagement, and human rights principles into SRH programming.

B. Technical Assistance and Institutional Capacity Strengthening

• Provide solid, evidence-informed technical support to government counterparts, UN agencies, academia, and civil society partners on sexual and reproductive health (SRH), ensuring interventions adhere to international standards and UNFPA technical guidelines.
• Support national and subnational capacity-strengthening initiatives for SRH normative
• Contribute to the technical review, contextualization, and rollout of SRHl norms,  protocols, and training materials to improve quality of care, respecting national institutional frameworks.

C. Evidence Generation and Knowledge Management

• Facilitate the use of evidence and health data to inform programmatic adjustments, technical assistance, and collaborative planning with national counterparts.
• Coordinate the compilation, analysis, and dissemination of technical evidence, such as analytical briefs, case studies, and documented experiences, highlighting practical solutions and innovations in SRH.
• Systematize lessons learned, operational challenges, and good practices across projects to support the scaling-up and sustainability of interventions.

D. Partnership Management and External Engagement 

• Participate in technical working groups, consultations, and multi-sectoral platforms, representing UNFPA from an evidence-based and mandate-driven technical perspective.
• Lead the drafting and consolidation of substantive project reports, donor progress reviews, and technical inputs, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts by identifying programmatic opportunities and drafting technically sound project proposals and concept notes aligned with country priorities and donor criteria.

E. Policy Support and  Inter-Institutional Coordination

• Establish and nurture collaborative, constructive working relationships with key public health entities, academic institutions, professional associations, and civil society organizations.
• Support technical inter-agency coordination within the UN Country Team to ensure coherence, synergy, and avoidance of duplication in joint SRH initiatives.
• Promote community-informed approaches, ensuring that the technical perspectives of youth, indigenous populations, and vulnerable groups are systematically incorporated into project activities.

F. Emergency Preparedness and Humanitarian Response

• Provide technical guidance for the integration and readiness of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for reproductive health within national and subnational emergency response and disaster risk management plans.
• Participate in rapid technical assessments and contingency planning exercises, supporting the timely deployment of technical assistance and supplies during humanitarian, climate, or public health emergencies.

G. Programme Implementation and Operational Quality Assurance

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of assigned SRH projects, tracking work plans, milestones, and budget execution in line with Results-Based Management (RBM) and UNFPA operational rules.
• Ensure robust monitoring and quality control, conducting regular follow-ups, field visits, and risk assessments to verify that activities achieve intended outcomes.
• Coordinate, guide, and review the deliverables of technical consultants and service providers, ensuring high technical rigor, contractual compliance, and smooth teamwork.

Carry out any other technical or programmatic tasks assigned by Country Office senior leadership, the Representative and the Assistant Representative,  to support the effective execution of UNFPA’s mandate and Country Programme in Mexico.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: 

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Public Health, Medicine, Health Systems Management, or a related health science field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Progressively responsible professional experience in public health policy, planning, and management, with a specific focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health.
• Demonstrated track record of providing high-level policy advice and technical assistance to government ministries (e.g., Ministry of Health) and other senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record in the strategic management of complex, multi-stakeholder health programmes, with direct responsibility for multi-million dollar budgets, financial oversight, and donor reporting.
• Substantive expertise and proven experience in key areas such as maternal mortality reduction, adolescent SRH programming, comprehensive sexuality education, and family planning.
• In-depth understanding of Mexico's health sector, including its political, social, and institutional landscape.
• Experience in culturally sensitive programming and addressing the needs of marginalized populations.
• Familiarity with the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health in crises is a strong asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of human rights-based approaches to health, quality of care, and addressing issues such as sexual violence and child marriage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel for data analysis and management.

Languages:

Fluency in Spanish and professional working proficiency in English are required.

Required Competencies