Programme Adviser, Humanitarian SRHR Job ICAO

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ICAO is hiring a Programme Adviser for Humanitarian SRHR in Nairobi. The role involves leading integration of SRHR across humanitarian-development-peace continuum, developing policy guidance, and coordinating with UNFPA and partners. Ideal for experienced SRHR program managers with humanitarian expertise.

• Full-time management role with ICAO in Nairobi
• Focus on SRHR integration in humanitarian and development contexts
• Leads strategic policy guidance and partnership coordination
• Part of UNFPA's USP team across 54 countries

Description

Job Title: Programme Adviser, Humanitarian Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights Date Posted: 09/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Management Employer: International Civil Aviation Organization Industry: Project Management Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 09/07/2026 Summary: Looking for a project management job in Kenya? ICAO is hiring a Programme Adviser, Humanitarian Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights, skilled in SRHR program management, humanitarian advocacy, partnership coordination, and policy development. Job Purpose: Under the overall supervision of the Maternal and Newborn Health Team Leader, the incumbent will work closely with the Family Planning and Maternal and Newborn Health team leads and will collaborate with counterparts from other Programme Division branches (particularly Gender Human Rights and Inclusion Branch and DDDB), Regional Technical Advisors and country office teams, as well as counterparts in Humanitarian Response Division (HRD) and the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The incumbent will be responsible for leading and monitoring UNFPA Programme Division’s integration of SRHR across the humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) continuum in line with UNFPA’s Strategic Plan 2026-29. This includes, but is not limited to, developing guidance to support the integration of humanitarian preparedness into country programme documents and national preparedness plans; institutionalizing and monitoring implementation of MISP readiness assessments (MRA) and MRA Action Plan reviews; and working with countries and regions to ensure that effective and quality HDP continuum approaches are incorporated into USP – MNH Fund integrated workplans. S/he will work with countries to ensure continuation and scale-up of quality SRHR programming in post-acute (protracted or recovery) phases and integration into national programmes. As a key member of the USP team, s/he will provide leadership in strengthening the programme’s crisis prevention and response activities across the 54 USP countries. The incumbent will provide technical support and leadership to the development of strategies, guidance, and policy briefs related to SRHR in climate and other humanitarian crises, ensuring alignment with global norms and guidelines and will ensure documentation of best practices and lessons learned, fostering cross-regional and cross-sectoral knowledge sharing and learning on HDP continuum approaches. S/he will represent UNFPA Programme Division in internal and external fora related to SRHR and HDP-continuum approaches for SRHR, including with country and regional offices, implementing partners, UN agencies, governments, and donors. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Policy Guidance Providing strategic direction and thought leadership to UNFPA’s Programme Division for the integration of quality comprehensive SRHR interventions, including FP, MNH, HIV and CAC across the HDP continuum; Demonstrating leadership and advocating for UNFPA’s continued positioning as the UN’s lead agency for SRHR and SRH in Emergencies, through internal and inter-agency fora and with relevant partners. Developing policy briefs and programming guidance documents and resources on issues relevant to comprehensive SRHR, including MNH, HIV and FP across the HDP continuum; In close collaboration with Regional offices, supporting countries to integrate MISP preparedness, national preparedness plans, and humanitarian considerations into national SRHR policies. Technical and Programme Support Lead the development and implementation of USP’s humanitarian strategy and action plan, ensuring that the programme capitalizes on its potential to strengthen humanitarian preparedness and response in acute and protracted crisis situations; In collaboration with ITSO, developing and implementing a global database and tracking tool to monitor MISP readiness assessment (MRA) and action plan implementation improve preparedness for SRH commodities, supplies, and service delivery across UNFPA country offices; Working with DDDB and humanitarian counterparts at global, regional and national levels, ensure that national and sub-national population data are updated and aligned with needs for humanitarian planning and response for SRH and GBV; Working with DDDB and humanitarian counterparts at global, regional and national levels, strengthen data systems for SRH including maternal and newborn health, including MPDSR, in humanitarian and fragile settings; Collaborating with SCMU and HRD to refine, coordinate, and streamline approaches to ensure the timely availability of life-saving commodities and supplies at the last mile during all phases of a crisis; Collaborating with PD-GHRIB to strengthen SRH-GBV integration in Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) continuum approaches; Liaising with the Humanitarian Results Manager to ensure alignment of Programme Division-SRHRBs HDP continuum strategies and approaches aligned with agency-wide h