National Consultant Development of Standards and Guidelines for the Reproductive Health Reserved Force under the National Emergency Medical Team

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the leading agency of the United Nations dedicated to ensuring that every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working to improve reproductive health and rights, and to promote gender equality. The organization is committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aims to address pressing global challenges such as maternal health, family planning, and gender-based violence. UNFPA's mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization emphasizes the importance of principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards, and who are dedicated to achieving high-impact results in their work.

Job Overview:
The National Consultant will play a crucial role in developing and institutionalizing standard competencies and guidelines for the Reproductive Health Reserve Force (RH TCK) under the National Emergency Medical Team. This position is vital for ensuring the rapid and competent deployment of RH TCK personnel during health crises and disasters. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Health and UNFPA to define the competencies required for RH TCK personnel, ensuring they are registered in the National TCK database and meet established benchmarks. The consultant will also be responsible for integrating these guidelines into the National Guidelines for Health Emergency Response, thereby enhancing the overall capacity of the National Emergency Medical Team in responding to emergencies and disasters.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a comprehensive desk review and gap analysis of existing regulations and standards related to reproductive health and emergency medical response. They will develop standard competencies for RH TCK personnel, categorizing them based on a level system mandated by the Ministry of Health. The consultant will draft guidelines for the mobilization and deployment of RH TCK personnel, ensuring that pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment protocols are clearly defined. They will facilitate consultative meetings with key stakeholders to align the guidelines with national health emergency response protocols. Additionally, the consultant will conduct validation workshops to finalize the guidelines and create a user guide for local health agencies. The consultancy will span approximately 30 workdays over five months, with deliverables including an inception report, draft guidelines, validation reports, and a final report.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Public Health, Demography, Gender, or other related Social Sciences. They should have relevant work experience in humanitarian coordination, response, rehabilitation, and recovery. A strong knowledge of midwifery programs in disaster management settings is essential. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in developing national guidelines, reproductive health, and/or humanitarian standard operating procedures. Familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in Public Health, Demography, Gender, or other related Social Sciences is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of reproductive health and emergency response, as well as for developing effective guidelines and standards for the RH TCK.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in humanitarian coordination, response, rehabilitation, and recovery. Candidates should have a proven track record in developing national guidelines and standard operating procedures related to reproductive health and humanitarian response. Experience in midwifery programs in disaster management settings is highly desirable, as is familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written Indonesian and English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication with stakeholders, the development of guidelines, and the facilitation of workshops and meetings.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is specifically open to nationals of Indonesia. The contract duration is approximately five months, with a total of 30 workdays expected. The consultant will work from home and is required to deliver all materials in the Indonesian language, with a summary in English. All deliverables will remain the property of UNFPA, and the consultant must provide soft copies of all outputs for verification. UNFPA promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.