Somalia-based UNICEF is looking to fill the role of International consultant for Development of a national operational plan to accelerate progress on Child Survival Action in Somalia. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of professional experience in the Development field. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Nov, 22 deadline.
International consultant for Development of a national operational plan to accelerate progress on Child Survival Action in Somalia, 3.5 months, Mogadishu, remote with travel,596966
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The assignment will support the development of a Child Survival Operational Plan for Somalia to accelerate progress in reducing under-five, newborn and maternal mortality, in line with national strategies. The plan will focus on improving coverage and quality of high-impact interventions to prevent and manage morbidity and mortality, while strengthening primary health care delivery platforms. It will also emphasize the operationalization and scale-up of quality MNCH interventions that remain limited across the service delivery continuum.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:
External ToR TMC0008378.pdf
- Closing at: 22 Nov 2026 - 23:55 EAT
About Somalia
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub ā¢ Shaqo Soomaaliya ā¢ La-talin
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Minimum requirements:
- Minimum requirements:
- Education: Masterās degree in public health, Pediatric or another relevant subject
- Work Experience:
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible national and/or international experience in public health planning, primary health care, RMNCAH, child health, child survival, or health systems strengthening.
- Proven technical expertise in child health, child survival, maternal and newborn health, primary health care, or integrated service delivery, preferably in a senior advisory, managerial, or technical leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience developing national or sub-national child survival, RMNCAH, primary health care, or health sector operational plans, including monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks and advocacy or implementation plans.
- Experience working in low- and middle-income countries, fragile or humanitarian settings, and a strong understanding of health system challenges in Somalia or comparable contexts.
- Skills:
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, facilitation, advocacy, communication, and partnership-building skills.
- Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to government, UN, donor, partner, and community stakeholder audiences.
- Excellent technical writing skills, including the ability to produce high-quality operational plans, analytical reports, consultation summaries, and results frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of UNICEF, WHO, government and partner-led health programming, and familiarity with global child survival, RMNCAH, PHC and SDG health frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to synthesize data and evidence into clear planning documents and presentation materials.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Desirables:
- Previous experience supporting development or implementation of child survival, RMNCAH, PHC or health sector operational plans in Somalia, the Horn of Africa, or similar fragile and humanitarian contexts is highly desirable.
- Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations with ministries of health, UN agencies, development partners, technical working groups and civil society organizations is an asset.
- Knowledge of Somaliaās health system, federal and state-level coordination structures, and key national health strategies is an advantage.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)
Financial proposal template TMC0008378.docx
- A detailed technical proposal: Applicants are required to submit a concise technical proposal (maximum 5 pages, excluding CV and annexes) in English, covering the following:
Methodology: understanding of the assignment and proposed approach to reviewing existing documents and developing the national, Somaliland and Puntland Child Survival Operational Plans and the MLE framework.
Workplan: a timeline of key activities and deliverables aligned with the deliverable schedule in this ToR.
Stakeholder engagement approach: proposed approach for consultation and consensus-building with the Federal and State Ministries of Health, the RMNCAH Taskforce, UN agencies and partners.
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