THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA)

Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean invites applications from suitably qualified individuals

PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY

The main purpose of the consultancy is to support the development and adoption of quality standards for health-care services for adolescents in Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Standards for Adolescents’ SRH Services for Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC), specifically for use in the mentioned countries.

Scope of work – inter alia

The Consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks: 

• Develop an Inception Report to include a roadmap (objectives, methodology, key milestones with a clear chronogram) to guide the development, adaptation and implementation process of the quality standards for adolescent health services;
• Collect, review and analyse all the necessary documents and existing standards (WHO Global Standards, LAC Standards, policies and tools) to fully capture all relevant processes and procedures in the provision of quality health care for adolescents;
• Map out service providers and service provision points (hospitals, health centres and clinics);
• Introduce and present the WHO Standards at the virtual meeting (to be organised by UNFPA in collaboration with the Ministry of Health technical officers and key stakeholders) in order to share good practices and lessons learned from other countries in the region, with the aim of ensuring that the programme managers in the respective Ministries of Health understand and agree with the process of adapting/setting the standards;
• Conduct in-country stakeholder consultation and quick facilities assessment to determine readiness as well as interface with key stakeholders and institutions that play a vital role in the delivery of services for adolescents at various points of care 
• Based on the processes mentioned above and in consultation with UNFPA, and the respective Ministries of Health, draft a comprehensive document containing an adapted standards of quality health services for adolescents as well as the modality for implementation/utilization of the Standards;
• Facilitate two (2) virtual validation meetings (to be organised by UNFPA) that will engage the key stakeholders in each country
• In light of the results of the visits and validation process, support the revision of the Standards for Grenada & St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Required expertise, qualifications, and competencies:

1. EDUCATION
   • Master’s degree in Public Health, or other directly relevant social sciences disciplines.
2. WORK EXPERIENCE
   • At least seven (7) years’ experience in health-related work, particularly in the area of (Adolescent) Sexual and Reproductive Health.
   • Proven experience in research in (adolescent) sexual and reproductive health and rights
   • Experience in coordination and leadership on working groups, task forces or multi-stakeholder platforms is a strong asset.
   • Knowledge of the socio-political and cultural context of Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines is strongly recommended.
   • Previous experience with the UN and specifically UNFPA can be an asset.
3. LANGUAGE
   • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Working knowledge of Spanish will be an asset.
4. Competence in basic IT packages is required, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
5. Excellent analytical and writing skills, and results oriented work ethic are required.

Submission Details

Interested Individual Consultants should submit their Application packages by Sunday, July 9, 2023 23:59 Hrs (EST) by email to vacancy.sroc@unfpa.org ONLY and register in UNFPA Consultants Roster via this link: http://consultantroster.unfpa.org.  

To apply, kindly submit application letter and CV to:

Vacancy #: 2023/QSHSVG-001

The Spotlight Initiative

14-20 Port Royal Street, Kingston
Email:  vacancy.sroc@unfpa.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note:

• There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. 
• UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. 
• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.