Overview
Develop evidence-based recommendations to strengthen SRHR competencies within the national midwifery competency model. The role involves leading the methodological approach, developing the assessment framework, and designing the competency-based framework and high-level curriculum structure.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the analytical framework and methodology for the assessment, including key domains, indicators, and tools
- Define criteria for assessing alignment with international standards (WHO, ICM)
- Lead the benchmarking process and interpretation of findings against global best practices
- Provide technical guidance throughout the analysis and ensure consistency and quality of outputs
- Define the structure and content of SRHR competencies based on international standards
- Ensure alignment with WHO and ICM competency frameworks
- Lead the technical design of the revised competency framework
- Provide technical guidance on curriculum design and structure
- Ensure alignment with international standards and best practices
- Review and provide inputs to strengthen the overall curriculum architecture
- Conduct consultations with key stakeholders to present findings and validate analysis results, revised competency framework, and high-level curriculum structure
- Participate in and support a one-day technical meeting to present key outputs, facilitate discussion, and gather feedback
Required Experience
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in midwifery education, nursing education
- Proven experience in curriculum development, competency-based education in midwifery and/or nursing education
- Proven experience working with or aligning to international standards (e.g., WHO, International Confederation of Midwives – ICM)
- Previous experience in the area of organizing midwifery care with UN agencies, or international organizations is an asset
- In-depth knowledge of competency-based education approaches in midwifery and/or nursing
- Strong understanding of international midwifery standards, including ICM Global Standards and WHO guidelines
- Experience in developing competency frameworks and curriculum structures
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in midwifery, nursing, medicine, public health, or a related field
- Additional specialization or training in medical education with concentration in midwifery and/or nursing, curriculum development, or competency-based education is an asset
