International Consultant For Development Of A National Operational Plan To Accelerate Progress On Child Survival Action In Somalia

UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to develop a National Child Survival Operational Plan for Somalia, with a 3.5-month assignment based in Mogadishu that includes remote work and travel. The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 15 years of experience in public health planning, child survival, or health systems strengthening, with a focus on improving high-impact interventions and strengthening primary health care delivery. Candidates must submit a technical proposal and financial proposal via the UNICEF Talent Management System by the closing date of 22 November 2026.

Job description

International consultant for Development of a national operational plan to accelerate progress on Child Survival Action in Somalia, 3.5 months, Mogadishu, remote with travel,596966

596966

Somalia

Consultant

Closing at: 22 Nov 2026 - 23:55 EAT

Consultancy

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to Health

How can you make a difference?

The assignment will support the development of a Child Survival Operational Plan for Somalia to accelerate progress in reducing under-five, newborn and maternal mortality, in line with national strategies. The plan will focus on improving coverage and quality of high-impact interventions to prevent and manage morbidity and mortality, while strengthening primary health care delivery platforms. It will also emphasize the operationalization and scale-up of quality MNCH interventions that remain limited across the service delivery continuum.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  External ToR TMC0008378.pdf

Skills and qualifications

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Minimum requirements:

Minimum requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in public health, Pediatric or another relevant subject

Work Experience:

At least 15 years of progressively responsible national and/or international experience in public health planning, primary health care, RMNCAH, child health, child survival, or health systems strengthening.

Proven technical expertise in child health, child survival, maternal and newborn health, primary health care, or integrated service delivery, preferably in a senior advisory, managerial, or technical leadership role.

Demonstrated experience developing national or sub-national child survival, RMNCAH, primary health care, or health sector operational plans, including monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks and advocacy or implementation plans.

Experience working in low- and middle-income countries, fragile or humanitarian settings, and a strong understanding of health system challenges in Somalia or comparable contexts.

Skills:

Strong strategic planning, analytical, facilitation, advocacy, communication, and partnership-building skills.

Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to government, UN, donor, partner, and community stakeholder audiences.

Excellent technical writing skills, including the ability to produce high-quality operational plans, analytical reports, consultation summaries, and results frameworks.

Strong knowledge of UNICEF, WHO, government and partner-led health programming, and familiarity with global child survival, RMNCAH, PHC and SDG health frameworks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to synthesize data and evidence into clear planning documents and presentation materials.

Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Desirables:

Previous experience supporting development or implementation of child survival, RMNCAH, PHC or health sector operational plans in Somalia, the Horn of Africa, or similar fragile and humanitarian contexts is highly desirable.

Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations with ministries of health, UN agencies, development partners, technical working groups and civil society organizations is an asset.

Knowledge of Somalia’s health system, federal and state-level coordination structures, and key national health strategies is an advantage.