Programme Analyst – Maternal Health
Quick answer
UNFPA is hiring a Juba-based Programme Analyst (Maternal Health) to lead strategic health initiatives and coordinate reproductive health services across South Sudan.
- Role
- Programme Analyst – Maternal Health
- Organization
- UNFPA
- Location
- Juba, South Sudan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Programme Analyst for Maternal Health at UNFPA in Juba serves as a critical bridge between national-level policy and sub-national implementation in South Sudan. The role involves managing the maternal health portfolio, coordinating with the Ministry of Health, and providing technical support to field hubs to ensure high-quality service delivery. The incumbent will also lead resource mobilization efforts, oversee implementing partners, and ensure that health initiatives effectively integrate humanitarian, development, and peace-building objectives.
What you'll do
- Align sub-national Maternal Health/EmONC streams with national strategic and humanitarian plans.
- Represent UNFPA in national health cluster meetings and technical working groups.
- Manage the maternal health portfolio by reviewing work plans and monitoring partner performance.
- Lead the drafting of evidence-based concept notes and funding proposals for international donors.
- Analyze health data to identify emerging service gaps and recommend programmatic pivots.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in public health, medical sciences, or related social science field.
- Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in SRH and GBV programming.
- Experience in emergency program planning, management, or evaluation.
- Capability to deliver results under stress and within complex humanitarian contexts.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based at the UNFPA Country Office in Juba, South Sudan.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified, though the role offers a competitive net salary along with health insurance and other applicable benefits.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates are required to have an advanced university degree in public health, medical sciences, sexual and reproductive health, or a related social science discipline.
How do I apply for this position?
The provided job description does not specify an application deadline or a direct link, but applicants are encouraged to monitor the UNFPA career portal for submission instructions.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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