General
Description of assignment title: Data analysis on SRH and HIV/STI prevention among adolescents and youth
Assignment country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Expected start date: Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
16-20
Host entity: UNFPA Iran
Type: Online
Duration: 12 weeks
Number of assignments: 1
Details
Mission and objectives
The Islamic Republic of Iran is a middle-income country experiencing rapid changes and a demographic transition with an increasingly large young population. With UNFPA support since 1970, progress has been marked on maternal health and the management of population data. Today, programmes support high-quality integrated reproductive health care, including for HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable groups, and strengthened reproductive health responses in emergencies. UNFPA also supports the government to address emerging population issues, including youth, ageing, female-headed households, and urbanization and migration. Our work in sexual and reproductive health focuses on pregnant mothers and at-risk populations. Together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME), we aim to improve maternal health, promote natural delivery, and decrease maternal mortality in provinces with the highest risks, including among Afghan refugees and those affected by natural disasters. We also join hands with various departments within the ministry in building capacities of care providers and enhancing the existing systems in counseling, life skills training, STI/HIV prevention, and in promoting health and family values for at-risk populations, including women, men, adolescents and youth.
Context
In line with the national Strategic Plan on HIV prevention and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) programme, and under the comprehensive prevention programme funded by Norway, an online volunteer has been requested to support research on SRH and HIV/STI prevention among adolescents and youth, in order to strengthen the HIV prevention programmes for these most at-risk populations. The lack of data and information on HIV status of key populations, especially the young population, as well as the information about their access to services, is problematic for any planning, programming and resource mobilization to effectively respond to the needs of the key populations, brought forth the urgency to conduct a study and provide a better picture of the situation for the government of Iran and UNFPA for better programming in interventions
Task description
We are looking for 1 Online Volunteer who under the guidance of UNFPA Iran Assistant Representative support our organization/project team with conducting a qualitative/quantitative data analysis. The Online Volunteer will be responsible for: conduct a light review of the health situation of the young key population. In terms of content and methodology, this analysis will assume the form of a desk review including a scoping review of available assessments and studies to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation of the key population as well as the barriers in accessing the services The Online Volunteer will be provided with datasets to conduct the analysis and is required to update on the progress during regular calls. Objectives: ● To synthesize the findings of existing assessments, reports and other documents and provide an integrated analysis of the health status of the young key population.
Requirements
Required experience
Candidates should have advanced computer skills and proficiency in analytical software (e.g., SPSS, SATA etc.). Strong analytical and writing skills as well as ability to provide and present data in a concise manner is required. A degree in data analytics, mathematics, statistics, or other related fields is considered an asset.
Languages
Farsi, Level: Fluent, Desirable English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Other information
Inclusivity statement
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