A career opportunity awaits at Somaliland Nursing And Midwifery Association SLNMA — they are hiring a TERMS OF REFERENCE for Consultancy to Develop the Somaliland Nursing and Midwifery Association (SLNMA) Advocacy and Communication Plan in Hargeisa. With 7 - 8 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Consultancies. Applications are open until Sep, 05. Don't miss this opportunity.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consultancy to Develop the Somaliland Nursing and Midwifery Association (SLNMA) Advocacy and Communication Plan
Background
The Somali Midwives for Improving Lives and Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SMILES) Project is a five-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada and led by CARE International Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM), CARE Somalia, the Somalia Midwives Association (SOMA), Puntland Association of Midwives (PAM), and the Somaliland Nursing and Midwifery Association (SLNMA).
The project aims to contribute to improved sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for women and adolescent girls and to strengthen the capacity of midwifery associations to promote gender-responsive SRHR and advance the midwifery profession.
Under Output 1131, the project will support Midwifery Associations to develop and implement advocacy and communication strategies that promote the profession and engage key stakeholders. The baseline assessment identified strengths in representational and governance functions but gaps in technical management, policy influence, policy negotiation, and advocacy.
SLNMA therefore seeks to engage a qualified consultant to provide technical assistance in translating the priorities identified by the SLNMA Board into an actionable and measurable Advocacy and Communication Plan and supporting advocacy and communication tools.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen SLNMA’s capacity to effectively advocate for the nursing and midwifery professions, influence relevant policies and decision-making processes, improve stakeholder engagement, and increase the visibility and recognition of nurses and midwives in Somaliland.
The consultant will work closely with the SLNMA Board, management, staff, and project focal point to develop a practical, evidence-informed, gender-responsive, and implementable Advocacy and Communication Plan.
Objectives
The specific objectives are to:
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Support SLNMA to identify and prioritize key advocacy and communication issues.
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Translate SLNMA Board-defined priorities into clear advocacy objectives, strategies, activities, and measurable results.
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Develop a practical Advocacy and Communication Plan aligned with SLNMA’s strategic priorities and the SMILES Project Output 1131.
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Develop or recommend appropriate advocacy and communication messages and products for different stakeholder groups.
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Strengthen SLNMA’s capacity to engage government, professional bodies, development partners, media, civil society, members, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Ensure that advocacy and communication approaches are gender-responsive, inclusive, rights-based, and centered on the voices of nurses and midwives.
About Hargeisa
Hargeisa is the capital and largest city of Somaliland, serving as the region's main economic and administrative hub. The city is home to a growing number of international organizations, NGOs, and private sector companies, making it a key employment center in the Horn of Africa. Professionals relocating to Hargeisa will find a dynamic and rapidly developing urban environment.
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