International Strategic Planning Consultant – DFCA South Sudan
United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA
Overview
Provide technical leadership in the development of an evidence-based, costed four-year Strategic Plan (2027–2031) for the Drug and Food Control Authority (DFCA) in South Sudan, aligning with WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive institutional assessment and WHO GBT gap analysis.
- Conduct desk review of policies, legal frameworks, and regulatory systems.
- Lead stakeholder mapping and high-level consultations.
- Develop DFCA strategic direction (vision, mission, core values).
- Develop strategic pillars including regulatory systems, pharmacovigilance, laboratory strengthening, and quality assurance.
- Draft the Strategic Plan aligned with national and international frameworks.
- Facilitate validation workshops and technical discussions.
- Develop M&E framework with measurable KPIs.
- Develop costed implementation plan and resource mobilization strategy.
- Finalize and present the Strategic Plan to stakeholders.
- Submit weekly progress updates and key milestone reports.
- Submit a final report and knowledge transfer note.
Required Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical regulation or health systems strengthening. Proven experience with WHO GBT and strategic planning. Experience in fragile or low-resource settings.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Health Policy, or related field.
Other Details
Languages Required
Not specified
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Approximately three (3) months (25 working days)
Work Modality
on-site
Remuneration
Payments will be made in installments linked to the achievement and formal acceptance of each deliverable listed above, in accordance with UNFPA financial rules and regulations, and upon written confirmation of satisfactory completion by the UNFPA Reproductive Health Programme and the Ministry of Health.