UNFPA National Lead Consultant Jobs 2023 – Nigeria NGO Jobs.
UNFPA Nigeria looking for “National Lead Consultant”.
Applicants with a Post-graduate may apply on or before 26 October 2023.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Its work includes developing national healthcare strategies and protocols, increasing access to birth control, and leading campaigns against child marriage, gender-based violence, obstetric fistula, and female genital mutilation.
UNFPA National Lead Consultant Jobs 2023
The UNFPA has published a job vacancy announcement on 12 October 2023 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of National Lead Consultant to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |
| Position | National Lead Consultant |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Post-graduate |
| Experience Required | At least 7 years |
| Application Deadline | 26 October 2023 |
UNFPA Job Vacancy 2023
Scope of work:
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Deputy Representative and direct supervision of the Gender/RH Specialist working closely with the MH/RH Technical Specialist, and the Director/Head of VVF Branch of the Federal Ministry of Health.
The Lead Consultant, working in collaboration with a co-Consultant, is expected to carry out the following tasks:
- Overall responsibility for the development of the updated and costed National Strategic Framework for the Elimination of Obstetric Fistula in Nigeria 2024-2030.
- Carry out a “Gap” analysis to identify gaps in the existing National Strategic Framework for the Elimination of Obstetric Fistula (2019-2023), the Theory of Change, including laws and policies, resource mobilisation strategy and sustainability, map out the issues and identify the priorities for the NSF 2024-2030.
- Undertake desk review and analyse necessary documents, training materials and protocols including relevant national/international policies and frameworks to fully understand the situation and identify opportunities for acceleration.
- Conduct stakeholders SWOT analysis and bringing out the roles and responsibilities of key players and institutions in fistula programming in Nigeria.
Qualification & Experience:
- Post-graduate or equivalent qualification/degree in public health, SRHR or any other relevant discipline.
- At least 7 years of prior work including clinical experience in SRHR/MH/Obstetric Fistula at national, regional and/or international level.
- Strong technical knowledge and experience in SRHR including FP, EmONC, Obstetric Fistula, MPDSR and gender social norms programming.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting need assessments, gap and SWOT analysis, development of strategic documents and training manuals, curriculum on obstetric fistula, safe motherhood, etc.
- Demonstrated experiences and skills in facilitating stakeholder and working group consultations and workshops.
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary and multisectoral team of experts.
- Excellent communication (written and spoken), facilitation and knowledge-sharing skills
- Familiarity with UNFPA and FMoH mandates and operations would be an advantage.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNFPA National Lead Consultant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 26 October 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.unfpa.org |
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