National Programme Specialist, Maternal and Newborn

About this role

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, is seeking a National Programme Specialist for Maternal and Newborn Health Advocacy on a temporary appointment basis, based in Dodoma, Tanzania. The role focuses on developing and implementing advocacy strategies to promote maternal and newborn health priorities within national policies and programmes. The position supports partnership coordination with government ministries, civil society organisations, and UN agencies to advance reproductive health outcomes. Candidates should possess expertise in public health programme management, particularly in maternal health or sexual and reproductive health contexts. UNFPA works toward ending unmet need for family planning, preventable maternal death, and gender-based violence by 2030. The role is at the NOC level and offers a temporary contract arrangement.