Human Development Concern
- Summary
Purpose
SMART Family Planning Advocacy Strategy
Location
Remote
Duration
12 consultancy days
Start date
27th August 2024
- Background
Somalia faces challenges in maternal and newborn health as evidenced in its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) which currently sit at 692 per 100 000 live births and 39 death/1,000 livebirth respectively. The Contraceptive Prevalence Rate is 1% and the unmet need for FP is at 37% as per SHDS 2020. Research-based evidence has continuously indicated that FP is a key pillar in the reduction of maternal mortality.
Therefore, UNFPA in collaboration with the Ministry of Health through its Implementing Partner HDC- Human Development Concern seeks to recruit a consultant to develop a SMART advocacy strategy for Family Planning a
Purpose of Consultancy
The SMART Family Planning and Reproductive Health Commodity Security Advocacy, Strategy’s. main goals are to:
- Provide a road map for involving decision-makers to support resource allocation, utilization and policy action for family planning and Reproductive Health Commodity Security in Somali
- Strengthen multi-sectoral coordination and implementation of existing policies and strategies on family planning (FP) and RHCS
- Advocate for prioritization of interventions for addressing the FP and RHCS needs of the Somali population
- Strengthen political commitment to and the enabling policy environment for FP and RHCS programming at all levels.
- Improve the availability of equitable high quality FP services and information.
- Strengthen the supply chain for availability of a range of contraceptive methods and Maternal lifesaving medicines for informed choice.
- Methodology
A phased approach is recommended for this work, to enable the Consultant to address different components at different stages. A validation phase will enable the Client to assess the work, methodologies and recommendations
The Consultant could rely on the below considerations:
- Desk review of existing data, programme reports and analysis of local and national policies on family planning
- Secondary data analysis, provided through National Bodies, and CSOs reports,
The Consultant is required to propose a more precise methodology and research instruments within the application package.
Expected Outputs
The following are key deliverables:
- Work plan and approved research documents/tools.
- A SMART FP Advocacy strategy
- Time frame
This consultancy will be for a period of 10 working days from 27th August 2024-
Activity
Deliverables
Timeframe
Duty Station/Location
The Consultant will undertake this work remotely, they will be no travelling expenses during the assignment period.
- Profile/Qualifications of Consultant
For this assignment, requires a consultant with expertise as follows:
- Post graduate degree or equivalent in advocacy, population studies; development studies; or any relevant studies
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience at the national or state level in policy development/formation and advocacy.
- Possess the following skills and competencies:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- High level written and oral communications skills in English
- Must be result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, tact, diplomacy and integrity
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with government and development partners
- Skills in facilitation of stakeholder engagements/workshops
Evidence of having undertaken similar assignmen
How to apply
Application procedure:
- To apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit their letter of expression of interest, proposal, and budget, including CVs to HDC emails; [email protected] Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, and names and contacts of three referees.
- Deadline –
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The applicant will be required to submit the following:
- An updated CV (CVs) focused on the skills and experience requested by the current consultancy
- A cover letter underlining the motivation for applying for the position and how the candidate’s experience, skills and experience match the requirements of the position.
- A financial offer, specifying the requested Gross daily fee in USD