National Consultant: The development of a Technical Guidance on SRH/GBV Pre at UNDP

Central Jakarta, Java, Indonesia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public health, Humanitarian coordination, Policy development, Financial planning, Emergency preparedness, Gender-based violence, Sexual and reproductive health, Budgeting, Data mapping, Technical writing, Stakeholder engagement, Project management

Industry

International Affairs

Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY FOR NATIONALS OF INDONESIA The Position: National Consultant for the development of a Technical Guidance on SRH/GBV Preparedness for district-level health sector preparedness plans. You will report to Programme Analyst, Humanitarian How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2026-2029), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. Job Purpose: The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a Technical Guidance on SRH/GBV preparedness that integrates the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) into district-level health sector preparedness plans Scope of work The consultancy will develop a National Technical Guidance for SRH/GBV Preparedness, operationalizing MOH Regulations (No. 75/2019, No. 6/2024, and No. 2/2025). This framework will bridge high-level policy with district-level execution by integrating Anticipatory Action (AA), standardized MISP costing, and options for sustainable source of financing. The scope of work includes: Phase I: MISP readiness assessment and Desk Review * Institutional Gap Analysis: Conduct a National MISP Readiness Assessment to evaluate the national coordination capacity, leadership functions, workplan, and financing mechanisms in ensuring the implementation of SRH/GBV services during emergencies. This assessment will follow the UNFPA MISP Readiness Assessment (MRA) tool. * Identification of Triggering Indicators & Data Mapping: Identify "Early Warning" indicators (e.g., BMKG forecasts, hydrological data) and establish specific threshold levels that trigger SRH/GBV readiness interventions. * A budgetary barriers review: An analysis of funding mechanisms p to identify specific entry points within national and regional budgets that can sustainably support financing the disaster preparedness and SRH/GBV response at the district level. Phase II: Development of Technical Guideline on SRH/GBV preparedness * Integration of Anticipatory Action (AA): Integrating the AA approach into the technical guideline that includes identification of the "Pre-Impact" phase, who does what when a trigger hits (e.g., 72 hours before a predicted flood); pre-positioning and early distribution of Reproductive Health Supplies, customized Dignity kits, and RH sub-cluster coordination. * Developing step-wise technical guideline: Draft a technical guideline for SRH/GBV preparedness that integrates the AA approach, MISP, and step-wise operating procedures for the SRH/GBV preparedness. Phase III: SRH/GBV preparedness costing and potential financing mechanisms * Standardized Costing Tool: Based on the identified SRH/GBV preparedness steps, to create a scalable "Unit Cost" model for SRH/GBV preparedness components that district health offices (Dinkes) can plug directly into the district Work Plan and Budget. * Mapping Financing mechanisms for SRH/GBV preparedness and MISP response: Detailing potential financing mechanisms for SRH/GBV preparedness and MISP response, including looking at potential funding sources such as: * APBN/APBD: Optimization of BOK (Health Operational Assistance) and DAK (Special Allocation Fund). * Dana Desa: Guidelines for utilizing Village Funds for community-level SRH preparedness. * BTT (Belanja Tidak Terduga): Legal pathways to trigger Unforeseen Expenses for AA before a formal "State of Emergency" is declared. * others Phase IV: Validation and Dissemination Present the draft outputs in the validation workshops with MOH, BNPB, and pilot District Governments to validate the technical guideline and feasibility of the proposed financing mechanisms. Expected Outputs The Consultant will deliver the following tangible results: 1. A National-level MISP Readiness Assessment Report following the UNFPA MRA tool. 2. SRH/GBV Preparedness Technical Guideline for District-level containing: 1. A comprehensive technical guide that includes Anticipatory Actions and step-wise operational procedures for SRH/GBV preparedness. 2. SRH/GBV preparedness costing model and financing mechanisms. The financing mechanisms include mechanisms to finance SRH/GBV preparedness as well as for MISP response. Intended audience: The main audience and primary users of these outputs are the Ministry of Health, the District Health Officer, the BPBD, programme managers, and humanitarian actors. Duration and Working Schedule The consultancy will be carried out for 50 workdays, spread over approximately 4 months (April - August 2026). The final product is expected to be available by the 4th week of August 2026 Delivery dates and how work will be delivered The consultant is to develop the technical guidance in the Indonesian language, and a summary in English. In relation to copyright, all materials or documents resulting from this consultation service will remain the property of UNFPA. The consultant is obliged to provide soft copies of the deliverables, including all annexes, so that all results can be independently verified for their accuracy before the reports are finalized and released. 1st Deliverable - 8 May 2026 (TBC) : Submission of the Outline of the Technical Guideline SRH/GBV preparedness 2nd Deliverable - 30 June 2026 (TBC) : Submission of (a) Draft National-level MISP Readiness Assessment Report following the UNFPA MRA tool, and (b) Draft Technical Guideline SRH/GBV Preparedness 3rd Deliverable - 31 July 2026 (TBC) : Submission of the Final report of the National MISP readiness assessment. 4th Deliverable - 20 August 2026 (TBC) : Submission of the Final Technical Guideline SRH/GBV Preparedness and Executive Summary (in English) Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format, and deadline A team of UNFPA, MOH, and BNPB will provide directions to the consultants through regular meetings or virtual discussions. An outline will be agreed upon to guide the consultant in conducting her/his work. This team will also review the product developed by the consultant Supervisory arrangements Under the overall guidance of the Representative and quality assurance by the Assistant Representative, the consultant will work under the day-to-day supervision of the UNFPA Humanitarian Programme Analyst. The consultant is expected to report the progress to the UNFPA Humanitarian Programme Analyst. Expected Travel NA Qualifications and Experience: Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Demography, Gender or other related Social Sciences Knowledge and Experience: * Minimum 3 (three) years’ experience in developing national guidelines, concept notes, or relevant products; a sample product might be requested. * Having relevant work experience in humanitarian coordination, financial schemes, public health in general, or humanitarian. * Familiarity with the government planning mechanism/processes in emergency relief management * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Languages: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required UNFPA Work Environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here [https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion] to learn more. Disclaimer: Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Responsibilities

The consultant will develop a national technical guidance for SRH/GBV preparedness, integrating the Minimum Initial Service Package into district-level health sector plans. This includes conducting readiness assessments, establishing budgetary models, and facilitating validation workshops with government stakeholders.