FIELD WORK CONSULTANT FOR THE STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT ON UNINTENDED PREGNANCIES, CONTRACEPTIVES, SGBV AND UNSAFE ABORTION

Deliverables: 

1. An inception report detailing the proposed approach and methodologies and a detailed work plan on achieving specific deliverables for the duration of the strategic assessment.
2. National Stakeholder planning meeting report
3. Final data collection tools for the strategic assessment
4. Draft National Strategic Assessment Report
5. Final National Strategic Assessment Report with findings, analysis, conclusion and recommendations
6. National Validation Workshop report

Final deliverables will be subject to the approval by the UNFPA and nominated lead at the Ministry of Health and the WHO focal point.

Monitoring and progress control

The consultant will have frequent scheduled debrief meetings with UNFPA, WHO and MoH focal persons. Progress will be monitored based on performance on deliverables as mentioned above

Supervisory arrangements: 

The consultant shall work under the direct supervision of  the Reproductive Health Team Leader ( UNFPA DRC).

Expected travel:

Work-related travel will be arranged by UNFPA, the costs of which are not to be included as part of the consultancy fee.

UNFPA and WHO shall provide the conference facilities for national stakeholder workshops and  transport, DSA for field data collection, for the assessment team. The consultant should provide his/her own laptop, working space and any associated equipment to undertake this assignment.

UNFPA and WHO will provide some of the relevant documents to facilitate the desk review.

Whilst the consultant is expected to research and find relevant additional information.

Qualifications and experience

• Masters in Nursing, midwifery or Public Health Specialist, Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Development Studies, Economics) with good research and analysis background.
• Proven previous record in undertaking research using a mixed method approach (qualitative and quantitative) on sexual and reproductive health, with experience in qualitative studies in DRC is an added advantage.
• At least ten 7 years work experience within sexual and reproductive health, with previous experience in DRC an added advantage.
• Prior experience with health research and consultancies will be an added advantage.
• Experience with the healthcare system, at national and sub-national levels.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills in French

Required Competencies: 

• Good interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Sound analytical and writing skills.
• Computer skills.
• Good knowledge of national, regional and global population and development concerns.

The application should include the following:

1. A cover letter
2. A detailed CV indicating qualifications competencies and relevant experience
3. Sample on previous similar  work/assignment with references