International Consultant – Midwifery Competency Assessment (SRHR) and development of recommentations
UNFPAKazakhstan
Posted April 6, 2026
Part Time
About the Company
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency dedicated to ensuring every pregnancy is wanted, childbirth is safe, and young people's potential is fulfilled. The organization focuses on population and development strategies, addressing the AIDS epidemic, promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, adopting culturally sensitive human rights-based approaches, supporting adolescents and youth, and providing assistance in emergencies. Through these initiatives, UNFPA aims to create a world where every individual can achieve their full potential.
Job Description
The Position: Developing evidence-based recommendations to strengthen SRHR competencies within the national midwifery competency model. The international consultant in midwifery education will serve as the lead consultant, responsible for the overall methodological approach, development of the assessment framework, and design of the competency-based framework and high-level curriculum structure in line with international standards.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in midwifery, nursing, medicine, public health, or a related field
- 15 years of professional experience in midwifery education, nursing education
- Proven experience in curriculum development, competency-based education in midwifery and/or nursing education
- Previous experience in the area of organizing midwifery care with UN agencies, or international organizations is an asset
Benefits
- UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance