Technical Advisor, Family Planning/Reproductive Health Consultant (Global Health Business Development) at Global Communities

Scope of Work:   

• The consultant will provide strong regional FP/SRH technical expertise either as Proposal Director or Technical Advisor. The following activities are anticipated for this scope of work:  
• Depending on role, guide and/or participate with GC proposal team in conducting desk review and analysis to identify technical approaches and opportunities pre-solicitation, relevant country stakeholders, and potential partners.  
• Potentially adjust desk review based on final solicitation. 
• Ensure the integration in proposal of quality approaches/best practices/High Impact Practices (HIPs) in FP/SRH program/technical delivery and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). For example, this will include applying best practices in commodities management, improving the quality of FP services, and ensuring accessible and affordable client-based services  
• As Proposal Director, drive overall program and technical design including making recommendations on the overall and specific technical strategy and management approach. 
• Develop synergies and areas of cross-collaboration with current donor investments in the country but also other initiatives funded by the local government, civil society actors, and multilateral/bilateral donors. 
• Provide recommendations on partner strategy based on GC identified strengths and weaknesses for the bid and define potential partner scopes of work.  
• Lead and/or participate in all relevant design workshops and technical strategy-related discussions (potential to be held virtually or in the region). 
• Lead the drafting of proposal sections as mutually agreed upon by the consultant and GC, including incorporating comments and feedback from reviewers. 
• Review all proposal drafts to ensure alignment across components. In reviews and through consultations, provide actionable guidance to writers for other sections to ensure alignment with strategy and conduct reviews of drafts. 
• Participate in ongoing coordination calls and meetings with the proposal team and other GC stakeholder. 
• Participate in strategy conversations with senior leadership and Proposal Directors to align GC’s strategy across countries. 

Deliverables: 

• Participation in team and/or partnership calls and meetings to inform technical strategy, partnerships, and proposal development. 
• Participation in design workshop (virtual or in-person, with any travel to be approved by GC).  
• When serving as Proposal Director, develop and submit a technical strategy overview or a written summary of best practices aligned with the objectives outlined in the proposal. The content and focus of the document will be determined in coordination with GC, based on assigned priorities. 
• Development, editing, and revision of proposal sections as assigned by GC in line with NOFO guidelines.  
• Regular updates regarding LOE used to date and to confirm use of LOE on priority tasks. 

Travel: 

• One trip to the region is anticipated between June to August 2025 to be agreed up with consultant and approved by GC.  

Qualifications:  

• The following qualifications are required:  
• 9+ years of experience managing or technical supporting FP/SRH or related programs in Francophone West Africa. 
• 5+ years working on new business efforts to support FP/SRH in Francophone West Africa recently with a track record of leading the technical design of proposals and incorporating innovative approaches.  
• Excellent M&E skills with working knowledge of measuring women’s intent to use modern contraceptives. Knowledge of PATHWAYS a plus. 
• Working knowledge of FP programs in Francophone West Africa, including a nuanced understanding of the key challenges and barriers to FP/SRH. 
• Familiar with Ouagadougou Partnership (OP) results framework, strategies, current affairs and member country key performance to date. Previous experience working directly with OP coordination unit is a plus. 
• Fluent in English and French. 
• Strong writing skills in English.