Pacific Sub-Regional Office

 

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

 

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 18^th May 2026   

 

Background:

 

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency dedicated to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. Operating in the Pacific for over 30 years through its Pacific Sub-regional Office (PSRO) in Suva and field presence in 9 Pacific Island countries (PICs), UNFPA serves as the sole intergovernmental agency substantively dedicated to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The organization’s regional strategy is articulated through its 7th Multi-Country Programme (MCP7) for 2023–2027, which covers 14 Pacific Island Countries (PICT), including Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, RMI, FSM, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu, Nauru, Niue, Tokelau, Tuvalu, and Palau.

 

The UNFPA Pacific’s MCP7 programme aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023–2027 and contributes to UNFPA’s global Strategic Plan (2026–2029) by assisting Member States in achieving three transformative results: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. Central to UNFPA’s mission is a partnership-based approach, working closely with national governments to expand local capacities and secure sustainable, rights-based responses to SRHR across the Pacific.

 

The SRHR landscape of FSM is marked by geographic dispersion and urgent health trends that demand focused intervention. FSM reports a sharp spike in maternal deaths reaching 334 per 100,000 live births in 2024,1. alongside a skilled birth attendance rate of 85%. 2. While the country grapples with a 33% prevalence rate of violence against women and girls, it simultaneously faces critical gaps in service readiness. Currently, only 37% facilities are cervical cancer screening ready, 23% of health facilities are antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) service ready; while only 20% of all health facilities providing deliveries are ready to provide for vaginal deliveries.3. These indicators are further complicated by high STI prevalence, such as chlamydia rates of 16% among the population.4 signaling a critical need for integrated health system strengthening.

 

The consultancy is a time-bound assignment to assist in scaling up high-impact interventions and strengthening health systems in FSM. The goal is to bridge service gaps and secure equitable, lifesaving maternal health care services, directly supporting UNFPA PSRO’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda.

 

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

 

#	CONSULTANCY	DURATION	LOCATION	CONTRACT MODALITY	APPLY NOW
1	Technical Specialist – Maternal Health Care [International]	11 Months	Federated States of Micronesia	Individual Consultant	Click here

 

How You Can Make a Difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

 

Applications

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system called quantum. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step-by-Step Guide to Applying in the Quantum System. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

 

Additional Information:

UNFP A does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. UNFP A is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNFP A does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of the selection process.

Documents

Technical Specialist-Maternal Health Care International Consultancy IC VA.docx