Overview
International Consultant to support MISP readiness assessments in Sudan and Syria, and to engage with and advise country offices that have previously undertaken assessments to enhance SRH preparedness.
Tasks Summary
- Develop an approach to link MRA assessment tools and findings to climate-related health preparedness.
- Provide guidance and technical support to country teams in Sudan and Syria to implement the MISP Readiness Assessment and develop action plans.
- Conduct meetings with 13 Country Offices that completed MRAs between 2023-2025 to understand progress and challenges.
- Follow up with COs to monitor progress by the end of 2026.
- Provide guidance to ASRO on implementation of priorities identified through regional MRA review.
- Prepare a presentation based on regional assessment findings for the MISP meeting with LAS.
Experience Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional experience in working in humanitarian and development sector.
- Strong SRH expertise, with solid experience and extensive knowledge of the MISP.
- Strong expertise and in-depth knowledge of the new MISP Readiness Assessment tool developed by IPPF, as well as other tools such as the preparedness toolkit “ready to save lives”.
- Strong experience in supporting SRH national working groups.
- Strong capacity to work remotely and independently.
- Extensive experience in generating summaries, analyses and activities’ reports.
- Experience of development of communication, advocacy and training materials for policymakers in the field of SRHR.
- Previous experience in delivering similar assignments.
- Familiarity with UNFPA mandate and the Inter-Agency Working Group.
Qualification Requirements
• An advanced University Degree (Masters of equivalent) in humanitarian affairs, social sciences, international relations, international development, public administration or related disciplines.
