Senior Technical Advisor (International Consultant), Health Economics and Financing

Overview

The role involves supporting joint efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Africa by designing, structuring, and operationalizing a dedicated financial instrument. The consultant will bridge technical interventions with sustainable development finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the conceptualization and design of an AfDB-administered multi-country financial instrument for maternal and child health.
• Oversee feasibility studies and economic modeling to demonstrate the 'Return on Investment' for maternal and newborn health interventions.
• Support the drafting of operational guidelines, governance structures, and risk management frameworks.
• Identify priority countries and shape country investment pipelines.
• Provide expert advice on health financing trends, fiscal space analysis, and universal health coverage.
• Support the integration of MNCH indicators into broader AfDB projects.
• Analyze national health budgets to identify gaps for the joint instrument.
• Act as a liaison between UNFPA and the Bank’s Social Development and Health departments.
• Coordinate joint engagement with donors and African Member States to secure capital.
• Support organization of high-level advocacy events.

Required Experience

At least 6 years of increasingly responsible professional experience at the international level, with a significant portion dedicated to health financing or development finance. Proven track record of working with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) or International Financial Institutions (IFIs). Demonstrated expertise in policy engagement to advance maternal health financing within developing countries, including Middle Income Countries. Strong understanding of the African socio-economic landscape. Understanding of areas relevant to UNFPA's mandate such as maternal and newborn health, family planning, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, population dynamics. Prior experience within the UN system or a Multilateral Development Bank at a senior level is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Health Economics, Finance, Public Health, Economics, or a related field, with a focus on maternal and newborn health as an asset.

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