SRHR, Gender & Climate Resilience Associate

Host entity: UNFPA

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Gender, women's rights, Public health, immunisation, Climate change, environment

Application deadline: 23/10/2026

Mission and objectives

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 strategic plan, focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA has been operating in India since 1974.

Assignment context

UNFPA India supports the Government of India and other partners to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, prevention and response to gender-based violence (GBV), adolescent and youth well-being, family planning, maternal health and other priorities under its programme framework. These priorities are interconnected and require rights-based, gender-responsive and inclusive approaches across policies, programmes and service delivery.

The evolving demographic, social, environmental and humanitarian context also creates emerging challenges for access to and continuity of essential SRHR services and for the protection and well-being of women, girls, adolescents and other vulnerable populations. Climate change, extreme weather events, disasters and humanitarian situations can exacerbate existing inequalities, increase protection risks and disrupt access to health, information and support services.

The assignment will therefore support UNFPA India across its broader SRHR and related thematic priorities, with particular attention to gender equality, GBV prevention and response, adolescent and youth SRHR, family planning, maternal health, climate resilience and humanitarian preparedness and response. The UNV Specialist will contribute to evidence generation, technical assistance, policy and programme support, stakeholder coordination, capacity building, knowledge management and documentation. The position will also support the integration of gender, rights, inclusion and resilience considerations across relevant UNFPA programmes and assist the team in responding to emerging priorities and programme needs.

Task description

Under the overall guidance of the SRHR Specialist and in close coordination with the Programme team, the UNV Specialist will perform the following tasks:

• SRHR, Gender and Climate Resilience: Support integration of climate change, resilience and adaptation into SRHR programming, with attention to maternal health, family planning, GBV prevention and response, adolescent and youth SRHR, and other priority areas, while ensuring gender equality, human rights and inclusion are reflected across programme approaches.
- Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement: Support coordination and follow-up across UNFPA India’s SRHR, gender, GBV, adolescent and youth, climate and humanitarian portfolios. Maintain regular communication and coordination with national and sub-national stakeholders, including relevant government ministries, offices and institutions such as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), National Institute of Disaster Management (NDMA) and National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), ,development partners and civil society organisations; support consultations and meetings; and facilitate follow-up on agreed actions and priorities
- Policy and National Initiatives: Support UNFPA engagement with relevant national and state-level initiatives on SRHR, gender equality, GBV, adolescent and youth health, climate and health, and humanitarian preparedness by providing technical inputs, compiling evidence and following up on action points.
- State-Level Programme Implementation: Assist states in translating national and thematic priorities into programme implementation, including climate-risk assessment, preparedness and adaptation measures, gender-responsive programming, GBV preparedness and response, adolescent- and youth-responsive SRHR services, capacity building, monitoring and documentation.
• Technical Knowledge Products: Support preparation, adaptation and dissemination of technical guidance, communication tools, training materials, briefs, presentations and other knowledge products on SRHR, gender equality, GBV, adolescent and youth SRHR, climate-resilient and humanitarian-responsive services, and other priority areas.
• Capacity Building: Support capacity-building activities for government counterparts, healthcare providers, implementing partners and other stakeholders on SRHR, gender-responsive programming, GBV prevention and response, adolescent and youth-responsive services, and climate-resilient and humanitarian-responsive service delivery.
• Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting: Assist with monitoring, documentation and reporting of programme activities, results, lessons learned, good practices and innovations across SRHR, gender, GBV, adolescent and youth, climate resilience and humanitarian preparedness.
• Planning and Coordination Support: Provide timely inputs and updates to the Programme Unit and support planning, coordination and follow-up of activities and deliverables across SRHR, gender, GBV, adolescent and youth, climate resilience and other priority areas.
• Other Duties: Undertake additional programme responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor and the Programme Unit.

Skills and experience

3+ years of relevant professional experience in public health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender, GBV, adolescent and youth health, climate change, humanitarian preparedness or related fields.

• Good analytical, organizing, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop technical documents, briefs and presentations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement and tact.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a culturally diverse team.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and other areas as needed.
• Commitment to gender equality, human rights, inclusion and ethical standards.

Competencies and values

Accountability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Commitment and Motivation
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Communication
Ethics and Values
Integrity
Knowledge Sharing
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Self-Management
Working in Teams

Living conditions

The assignment will be based in New Delhi. New Delhi is the capital city of India, experiences a diverse climate and has distinct living conditions influenced by its weather, infrastructure, and culture. A melting pot of cultures, languages, and cuisines, reflecting the diverse nature of India. Overall, living in Delhi offers a mix of modern urban life with deep-rooted traditions and challenges typical of a large, bustling metropolis.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator .

For information specific to your assignment, please see below:
• Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 70,158.41
• Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 350 (equivalent in INR)
• Relocation costs: $175 at the beginning and end of the assignment if the duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV)
• Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract
• Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and malicious acts
• Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
• Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources

For more information on entitlements please read the Conditions of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos).

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.