[Hiring] Midwifery Situation Analysis Tool Consultant @UNDP

Role Description

Under the UNFPA Midwifery Acceleration Grant, Türkiye completed the Rapid Assessment Tool in preparation for the Regional Conference on Accelerating Midwifery in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, held in Ankara, Türkiye, on 7–8 September 2026. Building on this work, the present consultancy will support the participatory application of the UNFPA Midwifery Models of Care Situation Analysis Tool (SAT) in Türkiye.

• The SAT provides a structured, participatory assessment of the minimum requirements for transitioning to midwifery models of care.
• It builds on the earlier Rapid Assessment Tool and identifies strengths, gaps, and priority areas for action.
• This consultancy supports follow-up to the 2026 Ankara regional midwifery conference in terms of facilitating the SAT process, consolidating stakeholder inputs, completing the assessment, and delivering the final report and presentation.
• Applying the SAT will enable participating countries and territories to build on these rapid assessments, refine their action plans, and establish a baseline to inform subsequent progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, Health Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in reproductive health, maternal and newborn health, midwifery, or health workforce policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pre-service midwifery education and experience in midwifery education, health-system strengthening, or related programs.
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills in multi-stakeholder meetings, technical working groups, and expert workshops.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel.
• Clinical midwifery experience and/or experience in midwifery education, including teaching in a university midwifery program is an asset.
• Knowledge of WHO and UNFPA guidance on midwifery-led models of care and ICM standards is an asset.
• National or international publications in maternal and newborn health or midwifery are assets.
• Knowledge of the national health system and development context is an asset.
• Familiarity with UNFPA or UN programming is an asset.

Requirements

• Advanced written and spoken communication skills in Turkish and English, including technical reporting.

Benefits

• UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work-life balance.
• UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity.

Company Description

Since 1971, UNFPA in Türkiye has worked with government institutions, civil society organizations, municipalities, and the private sector to improve the well-being of women, young people, and vulnerable groups.

• Under its 8th Country Programme (2026–2030), UNFPA Türkiye focuses on strengthening demographic resilience and promoting women and family-friendly policies.
• Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Promoting women’s health and safe motherhood.
• Empowering young people and safeguarding their well-being.
• Advancing climate action led by women and youth.