Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Policy and Systems Strengthening Consultant (Remote-Based)
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Policy and Systems Strengthening Consultant (Remote-Based) Purpose of the Consultancy UNFPA seeks a dedicated consultant to accelerate the implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) and Universal Health Care (UHC) laws. Operating remotely, the coordinator will support various Department of Health (DOH) bureaus, including the Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, Health Promotions Bureau, Health Facility Development Bureau, Health Human Resources Development Bureau, Supply Chain Management Service, National Health Insurance Program (PhilHealth), and other relevant DOH units as necessary to ensure accessible, affordable and quality SRH services are prioritized especially for those furthest left behind. Scope of work: The consultant will provide technical and coordination support through the following digital and remote-facilitated tasks: A. Systems strengthening and integration ● Support the pilot integration of Barcode Track and Trace into the DOH’s e-Logistics Management Information System (pilot in BARMM) ● Provide technical advice on the Family Planning benefit package design for Intrauterine device and implant removal. B. Resource Mobilization ● Identify and coordinate potential resource mobilization initiatives to diversify UNFPA’s SRHR investments. ○ Government Engagement: Actively engage with the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to identify opportunities for UNFPA to receive funding for the implementation of required technical assistance. ○ Co-Financing Agreements: Support the establishment of co-financing agreements with the government to facilitate the procurement of critical Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) commodities, including those for SRH in emergencies ○ Financing Alignment: Coordinate with multilateral financial institutions (e.g., World Bank, ADB) and domestic programs like PMNP to align SRH financing and technical support ● Donor Mapping & Intelligence: Identify and track funding opportunities from bilateral donors, private foundations (Gates, Packard, Temasek Foundation), and multi-lateral funds (Global Financing Facility). ● Proposal Development: Lead the technical drafting of grant applications, ensuring that MH/FP interventions are evidence-based, cost-effective, and aligned with CP9 and donor priorities. C. Innovations Solutions ● Innovative Solutions: Coordinate with stakeholders to develop evidence-based, innovative programmatic solutions for SRHR issues, e.g. Playbook for Marginalized populations. ● Mobilize and coordinate National DOH and private sector sector support and participation in the implementation of Women X to address Maternal deaths in Laguna province. ● Support the design of a programme to advance reproductive rights in the private sector and increase participation in the Coalition for Reproductive Justice in Business (CRJB). ● Support in the development and consolidation of SRHR indicators that can be integrated into the companies participating in the CRJB. D. Virtual Coordination & Policy Support ● RH Technical Working Group: Support the multisectoral platform for Reproductive Health now called National Inter Agency Council for RPRH (formerly the RPRH NIT) and the RPRH adhoc committee by setting digital agendas, and developing multi-sectoral reports. ● Inter-agency Facilitation: Facilitate remote coordination between DOH, UNFPA, and other stakeholders to align RPRH activities with national policies. ● Policy Analysis: Analyze policy papers and strategy documents regarding new SRH developments in development contexts to prepare briefs for virtual policy dialogues. Duration and working schedule: Seven (7) months and fifteen (15) days 16 May 2026 - 31 December 2026 Place where services are to be delivered: UNFPA Country Office (Manila-based) Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): Monthly accomplishment report to be submitted at the 25th of each month detailing: ● Target Deliverables ● Deliverables Achieved ● Other Comments/Remarks Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: The accomplishment report described above will be prepared by consultant, reviewed and verified by the UNFPA Maternal Health/Family Planning Programme Analyst Supervisory arrangements: Overall supervision of the Head of the Programme and direct supervision of the UNFPA Maternal Health/Family Planning Programme Analyst. Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: ● Education: Advanced University Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Sociology, or related fields ● Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in implementing/supervising health and RH programs. ● OR Bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant experience in implementing/supervising health and RH programs. Apply To This Job