International Consultant to support for the implementation of the scaling-up plan of the National Community Health Strategy (SNSC 2025-2029), first phase 2026, 1.5 months, Bujumbura, office-based#596741
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance for the implementation of the scaling-up plan of the National Community Health Strategy (SNSC 2025-2029) in Burundi. This role will involve close coordination and collaboration with all actors and levels of the health system involved in community interventions. The consultant will support resource mobilization, strengthen stakeholder commitments, and assist in the preparation and organization of the National High-Level Forum on Community Health. Additionally, the consultant will provide ongoing technical support, coaching, and capacity strengthening for the implementation and scaling-up of the strategy, ensuring the consolidation and use of technical outputs and lessons learned.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for continued support to resource mobilization and strengthening commitments from relevant stakeholders for the implementation and scaling-up of the SNSC 2025–2029. This includes actively engaging with partners to secure necessary resources and buy-in. The consultant will also support the preparation and preliminary phase of organizing the National High-Level Forum on Community Health, working in close coordination with the DPS and other key stakeholders to ensure its success. A significant part of the role involves providing continuous technical assistance, coaching, and capacity building to relevant actors and strengthening tools for the effective implementation and scaling-up of the National Community Health Strategy. Furthermore, the consultant will support the consolidation, institutionalization, and utilization of technical outputs, lessons learned, and recommendations generated throughout the project, ensuring follow-up with relevant stakeholders and field teams to embed improvements and sustain progress.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of experience in developing national community health strategies, with demonstrated experience in supporting implementation and resource mobilization.
Skills
Managing community health or maternal, newborn, and child health programs, Strategic planning and national health system implementation, Working and liaising with Ministries of Health and key stakeholders, Knowledge of donor interests and funding opportunities, Strengthening community health systems, Strategic and operational planning, Leading, managing, and coordinating public health programs, Knowledge of community health, Knowledge of resource mobilization