[Hiring] International Consultant: Development of Direct Entry BSc-Midwifery Curriculum @UNDP

Role Description

The primary objective of this consultancy is to lead the development, contextualization, and validation of a high-quality, competency-based BSc Midwifery curriculum and accompanying student assessment frameworks for Sierra Leone. The final curriculum must seamlessly align with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Global Standards for Midwifery Education, the ICM Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice, and the national regulatory requirements of Sierra Leone.

• Conduct a situational analysis of existing midwifery education programmes and identify gaps requiring attention at bachelor's degree level.
• Review national policies, regulatory frameworks, and existing curricula relevant to midwifery education.
• Develop a competency-based Bachelor of Science in Midwifery curriculum.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and curriculum validation workshops.
• Ensure alignment with national accreditation and quality assurance requirements.
• Strengthen institutional capacity through technical guidance during curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Midwifery, Maternal Health, Nursing Education, or a directly related health/education science field.
• At least ten years of experience in midwifery education and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience developing competency-based health professional education programmes.
• Deep technical familiarity with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Global Standards, Professional Frameworks, and Competency guidelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of Competency-Based Education (CBE), applied learning methodologies, and Miller’s Pyramid of Clinical Competence.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and multi-stakeholder management skills, with specific experience collaborating with United Nations agencies (such as UNFPA or WHO) and Ministries of Health.
• Strong commitment to human rights, gender transformative leadership, social justice, and woman-centered maternity models of care.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Requirements

• The consultancy is expected to be completed within 45 working days over a period of approximately three months.
• The consultant will work remotely and in Sierra Leone as may be required.
• Payments are strictly output-based and will be disbursed upon satisfactory completion and approval of deliverables.
• The consultant must adhere to confidentiality and ethical guidelines in conducting the assessment, ensuring the privacy and rights of all stakeholders and participants are respected.
• The consultant is expected to deliver this assignment using his/her own equipment and workspace.
• The consultant must undertake mandatory courses by UNFPA / or demonstrate certification of the same – eg. PSEA, BSAFE, etc.

Benefits

• UNFPA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, will facilitate convening meetings and transport during in-country assignment, e.g. technical workshops.