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Scope of work: Description of services, activities, or outputs
The primary objective of the consultancy is to develop a revised National Midwifery Strategic document that includes an operational plan for implementation over a five-year period. The local consultant will be hired to work in close collaboration with key stakeholders to develop the new plan. This revision process must reflect a nationally balanced consensus relative to progress made during implementation of the existing plan.  
The consultancy has a nationwide scope as the resulting document will inform all critical aspects of the Midwifery Profession. In addition, the revision process will also include the development of a five-year operational plan for implementation 2020-2025. 

One local consultant will be hired to work in close collaboration with key stakeholders to develop the new plan. This revision process must reflect a nationally balanced consensus relative to progress made during implementation of the existing plan.  
The consultancy has a nationwide scope as the resulting document will inform all critical aspects of the Midwifery Profession. In addition, the revision process will also include the development of a five-year operational plan for implementation 2020/2025. 

The review process: 
Using WHO and International Confederation of Midwifery (ICM) Standards, the revision process will take into consideration methodologies that utilize existing national policies and strategies in carving the path to a strong national strategic plan that buttresses existing efforts of the national health and Human Resource plans.

Description of Services: The following is a list of indicative but not exhaustive tasks that the Consultant may have to undertake to achieve the desired objectives:

  • Prepare an inception report that includes a Plan of Work; 
  • Desk review of key documents including; i) Global Midwifery Strategy and Resources Matrix 2018-2030, ii) Regional and International sister midwifery strategic plans iii) WHO and ICM standards on Midwifery;
  • Collect, review and analyze all the necessary documents (related policies and tools) to fully capture all related approaches and plans in line with Midwifery activities in a post conflict setting like Liberia;
  • Engage partners and stakeholders including, Liberian Midwives and Nursing Association, Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery, Midwifery Training Institutions, concerned UN Agencies, Ministry of Health and International and Local NGOs for their participation and inputs; 
  • Provide regular feedback and updates to UNFPA on the progress;
  • Organize and lead consultation and validation workshops/meetings with stakeholders for the completion of the strategic plan and its operational document;
  • Complete and present final Strategy document and operational plan;
  • Prepare a PowerPoint presentation using on the strategy and action plan for dissemination.
     

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

 The local consultant must be a Liberian National with the following qualifications:

  • Have a minimum 7 years’ experience, with a Master’s Degree in Midwifery, Nursing, Sociology, Public Health or other Health related fields; 
  • Previous experience with the development of national tools and strategic plans is a requirement;
  • Experience and familiarity with Midwifery and or Nursing Association, Regulation and Educations practices, guidelines and policies governing practice in Liberia or similar context; 
  • Demonstrated ability to write concise technical papers and reports;
  • Experience in working with UN agencies/UNFPA is an asset; 
  • Proven negotiation, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work as part of a team, within a multicultural setting;
  • Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and spoken English; 
  • Good organizational skills, including time management and ability to meet deadlines;
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software;
  • Availability for full duration of assignment.
  • The Consultant will be provided with needed office space including internet while in office. Other accessories such as extension cards may be provided on demand;
  • Laptop will not be provided, as consultant is expected to bring his/her own computer;
  • Consultant is also expected to bring along their own cell phones for communication;
  • Once approved, the Consultant will be provided, entry passes to the ONE UN House premises during the duration of the consultation. 

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should submit their applications indicating the purpose; attach an updated CV, and a completed United Nations Personnel History Form P.11 obtainable from the UNFPA website at www.unfpa.org. ALL APPLICATIONS, WITH RELEVANT ATTACHMENTS, SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO:  ewatkins@unfpa.org with cc to debashish@unfpa.org  

The last date to receive applications is 21 October 2019 at 17:00 hrs. GMT. UNFPA will only respond to applicants who will meet the stated job requirements.