Programme Analyst, Maternal Health

The Position

The Programme Analyst, Maternal Health, is located in the UNFPA Tanzania Country Office in Dar es Salaam and reports to the SRHR Coordinator. The position provides technical, programmatic and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the administration and achievement of robust and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology, the UNFPA Strategic Plan, standards of performance, and accountability frameworks. The role is critical to improving maternal health outcomes by supporting the management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the maternal health programme, including midwifery models of care.

The Analyst supports the integration of maternal health interventions with family planning, adolescent SRH, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and SRH/HIV services. The role involves close collaboration with government counterparts, particularly the Ministry of Health, UN agencies, civil society organizations, private sector stakeholders, midwifery and nurses associations, and academic institutions to support enhanced coordination and promote the development and implementation of integrated, high-impact maternal health initiatives.

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’s new strategic plan (2026-2029), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; end gender-based violence and harmful practices including ESA regional priority: to prevent Sexual Transmission of HIV.

The transformational journey mapped out in the Strategic Plan leads to 2030 and the achievement of universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights. Emerging trends inform the plan, new and expanded priorities add to longstanding commitments, and “how we work” is changing.

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. 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.

Job Purpose

The Programme Analyst, Maternal Health will be responsible for the following :

A. Support to programme development and planning

In coordination with the SRH Coordinator, support the development, design and management of the maternal health portfolio, including the strengthening midwifery programme;

Contribute to the development of sectoral programme goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans based on results-based planning approaches through research, data collection, analysis and reporting on maternal health for development planning;

Monitor programme performance against agreed targets for implementing partners, convene regular review meetings, and troubleshoot operational bottlenecks to ensure timely execution of donor deliverables;

Oversee budget allocation, including monitoring of expenditures to ensure timely and accurate disbursement and reporting of financial information and delivery of programme results;

Conduct regular IP performance reviews in coordination with the M and E and Operations Unit to ensure that all IP expenditures and activities adhere to UNFPA’s policies and procedures, including the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) framework.

Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNFPA Units and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

B. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators, and other UNFPA/UN system indicators and measurements to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence, and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the maternal health programme;

Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises and programme reviews organized with the government and other partners as required, to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results in alignment with the

Start With Her UNFPA Strategy for Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health and Well-Being 2025–2030;

Support programme implementation through field missions, and/or exchange of information with regional and national stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks, potential challenges and provide the necessary technical support to resolve issues;

Contribute to the drafting of timely and high quality programme and donor reports by preparing results-focused progress summaries and ensuring that monitoring and evaluation data informs continuous programme improvement;

C. Strategic Technical Support

In collaboration with UNFPA technical focal points, contribute to advocacy initiatives and messaging for increased investments in maternal health; sustainable maternal and newborn health (MNH) commodity financing and affordable MNH healthcare policies within universal health coverage, leveraging UNFPA compacts, match funding mechanisms and other innovative financing tools;

Provide technical support in reviewing strategic documents, national health sector plans, technical guidelines, and policies relevant to maternal health, EmONC, midwifery, and fistula programming;

Represent UNFPA in technical working groups, inter-agency health coordination platforms, and policy dialogues, advocating for sustained investments in maternal health and midwifery;

D. Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships

Support the drafting of high-quality, evidence-based concept notes and funding proposals to advance maternal health outcomes;

Support the preparation of briefings, factsheets, and "human-interest" stories that demonstrate the impact of UNFPA’s work in maternal health, in collaboration with the Communications team;

Contribute to advocacy efforts for increases in national and sub-national budgetary allocations and expenditures for maternal health and to leverage financing for the ICPD agenda and ensure the sustainability of interventions in collaboration with relevant team members;

E. Evidence and Knowledge Management

Contribute to programme efforts to identify, analyze, and synthesize cutting-edge evidence and technical knowledge on acceleration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, and disseminate lessons learned and best practices in addressing maternal health with a focus on the provision of quality midwifery services;

Support leveraging of data and research findings to influence policy discussions, and advocate for evidence-based approaches to improve maternal health outcomes, and ensure that the ICPD agenda is effectively represented in relevant forums;

Contribute to communities of practices and knowledge sharing platforms to share key research, data and information related to maternal health with a focus on the provision of quality midwifery services;

F. General Support

●Stand-in for other team members on selected functions as may be required

● Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership.

Qualifications and

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of progressive professional work

in the field of sexual and reproductive health, particularly maternal health;

Practical

in programme/project management including

in large multi-sector projects, designing, monitoring and appraising proposals and actively liaising and coordinating with relevant and potential project partners;

Prior

in the UN system is an asset.

using Microsoft Office software packages, Cloud applications, like Google Suite, and web-based ERP management systems, such as, the Oracle, Quantum, QuantumPlus, Quantum PowerBI, etc.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; Kiswahili knowledge of other official UN languages, is desirable .

Required Competencies:

Values

:

Exemplifying integrity

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system

Embracing cultural diversity

Embracing change

Core Competencies:

Achieving results

Being accountable

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen

Thinking analytically and strategically

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships

Communicating for impact

Functional Skill Set:

Project Design, Implementation & Management

Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

Comprehensive knowledge of SRH, Maternal Health, Midwifery, Fistula issues

Leveraging the resources of governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships

Human rights and gender sensitivity

Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation

Delivering results-based programmes

Technical Understanding of the areas of work

Data Analysis Proficiency

Managing financial processes

Proficiency in current office software applications

Compensation and

in sexual and reproductive health

in programme/project management

Fluency in English; Kiswahili is desirable

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

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Education

Master’s / Advanced degree in public health, medicine, health research, health policy,

and/or management, development and/or other related social science disciplines.

Knowledge and

grant, home leave, health insurance and other

Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy,

as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click

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Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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• Summary by Impactpool
• The Programme Analyst, Maternal Health, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, will provide technical, programmatic, and operational support to enhance maternal health outcomes. This role involves managing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating maternal health programs while collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies and civil society. The Analyst will also contribute to strategic planning, resource mobilization, and evidence-based advocacy initiatives. The position aims to ensure the integration of maternal health interventions with broader health services and to promote sustainable results aligned with UNFPA's strategic goals.
• Candidate
• Master’s degree in public health or related field
• Minimum 2 years of