Vacancy No. UNFPA/Nepal/2015/03 (SB 4 Peg II): Midwifery Technical Officer
Eligibility: Registered Nurse with Master's Degree in Public Health or a related field with at least five years of experience in maternal health/midwifery or involvement in midwifery. Experience of working with government and professional bodies preferably in development/ training of midwifery capacity in the context of a developing country. Good knowledge and understanding of the Government of Nepal's national policies and strategies in the area of Safe Motherhood. Knowledge of computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel and Power Point etc.). Excellent written and communication skills in both Nepali and English.
More detailed information, including the detailed Terms of Reference, competency profile and education/experience and other requirements can be found at http://goo.gl/rx94bQ
UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes competitive salary and health insurance.
Candidates (Nepalese nationals only) must complete a Personal History Form (P-11), and attach a curriculum vitae (CV). The P-11 form can be downloaded from http://countryoffice.unfpa.org/nepal/drive/p-11.doc. Please send your applications only by email to jobs.nepal@unfpa.org clearly marking the Vacancy Number and Post Title in the Subject of your email.
Deadline for applications: 12 April 2015 by 5:30pm Nepali time. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. UNFPA will only respond to applicants in whom we have further interest.
Women, Dalits, Janjatis, Madhesis, people with disabilities, and other minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFPA is a non-smoking environment.
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives.
Since UNFPA started working in 1969, the number – and rate – of women dying from complications of pregnancy or childbirth has been halved. Families are smaller and healthier. Young people are more connected and empowered than ever before.