Job Description
Consultancy title
National Individual Consultant - Reproductive Health Consultant – UNFPA Libya Country Office
Duty station
Tripoli, Libya,with field travel as required, including to eastern, southern and western Libya.
Duration
Four months,subject to funding, operational needs and satisfactory performance.
Type of contract
Individual Consultant - National Consultancy
Supervisor
International Programmes Coordinator
Working arrangement
Full-time equivalent level of effort, based in the UNFPA Country Office in Tripoli, Libya;21.75 per month.Field missions and event support may be required, subject to security and operational clearances.
Expected startdate
As soon as possible following completion of theselection process
Background and rationale
UNFPA is the United Nations reproductive health agency. UNFPA works to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. In Libya, UNFPA supports national and sub-national partners to strengthen integrated reproductive health, protection, population data and youth-responsive programmes, with particular attention to women, girls, adolescents, young people and vulnerable populations.
The Libya Country Office works in a complex humanitarian and development environment that requires timely, accurate and conflict-sensitive communication. Effective communications are essential to demonstrate results, strengthen public understanding of UNFPA’s mandate, support evidence-based advocacy, mobilize resources, meet donor visibility commitments, and maintain trusted relationships with government institutions, civil society, youth actors, communities, media, donors, the United Nations Country Team and other partners.
UNFPA Libya is seeking a Reproductive Health (RH) Consultant to support the delivery of the RH programme and ensure high-impact and sustained results of the RH humanitarian response. While working under the supervision of the International Programme Coordinator and in coordination with the Programme Team and Field Coordinators, the consultant will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on RH programme activities.
Purpose and objective of the consultancy
The overall objective of the consultancy is to support UNFPA Libya in planning and implementing coherent, high-quality and results-focused RH Programmes.
The specific objectives are to:
- Support policy dialogue and the development of strategies and programmes on Reproductive Health with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health.
- Provide technical support to the strengthening of national health systems and institutional capacities to deliver high-quality, people-centered Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services.
- Manage strategic partnerships with government, civil society, and development partners, and support advocacy and resource mobilization efforts for RMNCAH.
- Provide technical assistance to strengthen RH service delivery of UNFPA Implementing Partners.
- Champion the use of data and evidence for policy formulation, programme innovation, and strategic communication on key Reproductive Health (RH) issues.
- Scope of work
Under the direct supervision of the International Programme Coordinator or designated Programme Lead, the consultant will undertake the following functions:
- Technical Leadership and Capacity Strengthening
- Provide technical support to UNFPA Implementing Partners to strengthen Reproductive Health (RH) services in humanitarian and development programmes.
- Support the development of capacity-strengthening initiatives for RH service delivery, including the institutionalization of emergency obstetric care (EmONC) and the strengthening of midwifery services.
- Oversee the technical quality and adaptation of clinical norms, service delivery guidelines, and educational materials to enhance access to and quality of Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services.
- Policy, Advocacy and Coordination
- Support high-level policy dialogue and provide strategic technical advice to senior officials in government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Health, to ensure RMNCAH priorities are embedded in national health and development agendas.
- Support the formulation, review, and implementation of national laws, policies, and strategies related to maternal mortality reduction, maternal and child health and family planning, ensuring alignment with international commitments and evidence-based best practices
- Promote the health of women and young people and champion the integration of human rights and youth engagement frameworks into all national RH policies and programming.
- Represent UNFPA in inter-agency coordination platforms, including the Health and Nutrition Task Force, and ensure RH is embedded in strategic priorities, programme interventions and results frameworks.
- Provide administrative and technical assistance to strengthen partnerships, communication flow, and collaborative planning.
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Provide technical leadership to ensure the resilience of SRH services in humanitarian contexts, guaranteeing that the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) and EmONC are integrated into national emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Guide readiness assessments and contingency planning and ensure the availability of technical expertise for rapid deployment during humanitarian crises.
- Support quality assurance and implementation of RH programmes by UNFPA Implementing partners in coordination with the Programme Analysts Integrated Services, and Field Coordinators.
- Knowledge Management and Evidence Generation
- Support the Programme Analyst Data and Monitoring in RH data gathering and analysis and ensure evidence-based decision-making by leading knowledge management strategies that inform policy, advocacy, and programming.
- Oversee the generation and strategic dissemination of evidence, including policy briefs, research, and case studies, to highlight gaps, innovations, and best practices in RH for a high-level audience.
- Ensure that lessons learned from programmes are systematically documented and utilized to inform the scaling-up of successful interventions.
Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Expected deliverables and payment schedule
The consultant will work full-time (21.75 days per month). Payments will be made monthly upon satisfactory completion and approval of the agreed outputs and performance report by UNFPA. The indicative product mix may be adjusted to reflect operational needs, emerging priorities and the final contracting modality, while preserving the overall scope and accountability of the assignment.
Working arrangements and methodology
- The consultant will be based at UNFPA Offices in Tripoli, Libya and will work closely with the UNFPA Libya programme, monitoring, operations and field teams, as well as implementing partners and relevant external stakeholders.
- Travel to municipalities and field locations, including in eastern, southern and western Libya, may be required subject to UN security procedures, operational clearance, availability of resources and prior authorization by UNFPA.
- Official travel associated with the assignment will be authorized and arranged in accordance with applicable UNFPA duty-travel policies and procedures.
- The consultant may not issue public statements, speak on behalf of UNFPA or commit the organization externally unless specifically authorized.
- The consultant will not exercise supervisory authority over UNFPA personnel or implementing partners and will not approve expenditures. Any technical role in procurement or production will remain subject to UNFPA procedures and delegated authority.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Public Health, Medicine, Health Systems Management, or a related health science field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health policy, planning, and management, with a specific focus on Reproductive Health or Maternal and Child Health.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-level policy advice and technical assistance to government ministries (e.g., Ministry of Health) and other stakeholders.
- Substantive expertise and proven experience in key areas such as maternal mortality reduction, reproductive health and family planning.
- In-depth understanding of Libya's health sector, including its political, social, and institutional landscape.
- Experience in culturally sensitive programming and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
- Field experience addressing/integrating reproductive health and reproductive rights issues in humanitarian and development programmes is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health in crises is a strong asset.
- Knowledge and understanding of human rights-based approaches to health, quality of care, and addressing issues such as sexual violence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis and management.
Languages:
- Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken, is required.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
Application requirements
- Updated CV or P11 demonstrating relevant experience.
- Brief motivation letter demonstrating understanding of the assignment and demonstrating the required technical knowledge and skills.
- Financial proposal indicating the daily or monthly consultancy fee, as required by the procurement process.
- At least two professional references.
