Capacity Building Specialist (Retainer) at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Capacity Needs Assessment

• Work with the project team, NDoH, PHAs, and other stakeholders to identify capacity development priorities at national and subnational levels. Identified priorities will be in line with the Provincial Health Authority Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) toolkit and associated competency profiles.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and other assessments to identify capacity development priorities as it relates to the objectives of the project. Consultations will be at both the national and sub-national level. 
• Map stakeholder strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks to identify gaps in skills, systems, policies, and resources.
• Provide a clear assessment of current and required capacity within NDoH and PHAs related to; undertaking health facility infrastructure assessments, the National Health Service Standards, data collection, management, and use.
• Provide technical analysis on capacity gaps as required. 

Capacity Development and Human Resource Strategy

• Deliver an approved Capacity Development and Human Resources Strategy for the program (supported by the Project Manager and the Public Health Advisor), outlining both short-term actions and a long-term roadmap for institutionalising health facility assessments. (The Strategy must be approved by the program donor.)
• Ensure the strategy addresses sustainability, including management of the assessments beyond the project lifecycle.
• Where feasible, align the strategy to District and PHA workforce planning.

Training Program and Tools 

• Develop a training and capacity development program to realise the Capacity Development and Human Resources Strategy. 
• Develop and lead training activities for the project, as related to undertaking health facility assessments and utilising the data from these assessments. 
• Prepare user-friendly job aids and tools to guide participants in applying what they’ve learned post-training
• Ensure that content covers key topics such as the National Health Service Standards, data use, assessment methodology, and results interpretation
• Develop training tools and tools to assist participants with implementation post training
• Lead capacity development activities on the alignment to the National Health Service Standards, and on data management and use.
• Other relevant capacity building for provincial and district level health staff.

Training Delivery and Targeted Support

• Design and lead the delivery of four regional trainings across PNG, approximately 50 participants in each training. Training will be delivered in each of the four regions (in person) over 3 days. Training will be for approximately 40-70 health staff coming from all provinces and districts within that region.
• Provide hands-on capacity-building support in at least 10 provinces during the implementation of health facility assessments. Field Visits to 10 provinces. Assist health staff to interpret and apply data generated from the assessments to inform planning and improvements. 
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and promote peer-to-peer learning 
• Sustainability 
• Develop program  strategy for ongoing capacity development beyond initial training.
• Work with NDoH and PHAs to adapt the curriculum for inclusion in formal training programs for District Health Managers and other relevant cadres. Work with NDOH and PHA colleagues to have the Assessment training formally incorporated into the existing curriculum.

Technical Advice

• Offer technical advice to strengthen institutional capacity throughout the life of the project. 
• Advise on best practices, innovations, international standards ensuring advice is context specific

​​​​​​​Education: 

• An Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in social sciences, business administration, public administration, or any relevant discipline  is required
• A First-Level University Degree (Bachelor's) in combination with two (2) years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in training, coaching, institutional capacity building, or related field.
• Experience working within Papua New Guinea is required.
• Experience in developing HR or capacity development strategies is an asset.
• Familiarity with government systems and training integration is an asset.