National Consultant to Support the Development of Transition Plan
Organizational Context
UNFPA promotes gender equality and empowers women, girls, and young people. This role supports the UNFPA Timor-Leste Country Office, contributing to the organization's mandate of advancing reproductive health and rights and achieving gender equality.
Job Purpose
The National Consultant will support the development of a transition plan, likely related to health systems, financing, or commodity security within Timor-Leste. This role is crucial for ensuring the sustainability and effective management of health programs and resources post-consultancy. The consultant's work will contribute to strengthening national capacities and aligning health initiatives with government priorities and UNFPA's strategic objectives in the region.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the National Consultant is to develop a comprehensive transition plan. This involves analyzing existing health systems, financing mechanisms, and supply chain management for reproductive health commodities. The consultant will assess current practices, identify gaps and opportunities, and propose actionable strategies for a smooth transition. This includes collaborating with relevant government ministries, such as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance, and engaging with UN agencies and international development partners to ensure alignment and buy-in for the proposed plan.
Work Experience
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in health systems, health financing, supply chain management, reproductive health commodity security, or policy development. Experience working with the Government of Timor-Leste, UN agencies, or international development partners is highly desirable.
Skills
Demonstrated understanding of commodity financing, procurement, and supply chain systems. Knowledge of reproductive health commodity security and the Timor-Leste health system is desirable. Understanding of domestic resource mobilization and health financing is also beneficial.