The Position:

Liberia is committed to improving the health and well-being of its population, with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health including family planning. Family Planning is a major SRHR intervention crucial in the reduction of maternal and child mortality, the empowerment of individuals to make informed choices about their reproductive lives. Family planning is a national development tool that can contribute to economic growth and sustainable development when effectively delivered. Regardless of these benefits, Liberia has a high unmet need for family planning at 33% among married women and 47% among the adolescent age group. The method mix is skewed towards injectable methods, and the discontinuation rate is as high as 41% according to the Liberia demographic Health survey 2020. These factors result in the relatively low contraceptive prevalence for modern methods that is only at 24%. It is worth noting that there have been significant efforts and improvement in the supply of contraceptives to the last mile. The demand side of the service provision spectrum needs to improve for Liberia to benefit from the impact of an improved mCPR. Additionally, Liberia does not have standard National Guidelines to training services provided in quality counseling and service delivery.
 

To strengthen the capacity of health workers in delivering quality rights- based and client- centered family planning services, there is a critical need for standardized national training guidelines, including comprehensive training manuals for both facilitators and participants, and accompanying visual aids.
The counseling provided in family planning programs is key to contraceptive uptake and continuation and is essential for ensuring informed choice.
 

Liberia is in the process of having a compendium of documents (guidelines and tools) for family Planning service delivery. There are National Guidelines backed by a five-year Costed-Implementation Plan for Family planning, a Family Planning business case as well as other related documents including the Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Policy among others.
 

With the existence of these tools the next step is to develop training manuals to support training for service providers, supervisors and mentors. In line with the National Guidelines, the REDI (Rapport Building-Exploring-Decision Making-Implementation of the decision) training manuals have been recommended as the most comprehensive client-centered, rights-based training guide for services providers. The development of training guidelines and supporting tools paves the way for the harmonization of the training of service providers, supervisors and mentors across the country.
 

Specifically, a training guide l for family planning must recognize the essential role of counseling as a skill and allocate sufficient time for learning and practice in addressing the needs of new and returning clients.
 

This initiative is essential in supporting and ensuring rights based, client centered services for the delivery of quality FP services. the Ministry of Health , recognizes the need to integrate client perspective into training activities to prompt client-centered thinking and counseling, endorsed the REDI training guide recommended by the National Guidelines for Family Planning developed with the support of UNFPA.
Against this background, with support from UNFPA, the Ministry of Health is seeking a national consultant to lead the adaptation of the existing internationally recognized REDI training guide that will be used to conduct quality training of services providers and mentors.
Purpose of consultancy:

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

General Objective
The objective of this consultancy is to lead the adaptation of the REDI training guide that ensures rights-based client centered National Training Guidelines for Family Planning in Liberia. This will include Facilitator’s Manual, a Participant’s Manual, and relevant PowerPoint slides to facilitate training.

Specific objectives: The National Training guide will achieve the following.

Improve the knowledge and skills of service providers in quality Family Planning counselling services

Promote Client centered family planning services that empowers clients to make informed decisions

Promote adolescent responsive family planning that ensures adolescents receive appropriate care
 

From the perspective of the consultancy: Specific objectives will include the following:

That the Consultant will ensure an inclusive participatory process of a cross-sections of stakeholders including diverse relevant CSOs, Services Providers, Family planning and SRHR Managers

That the consultant will ensure the training guidelines are user-friendly, simplified with appropriate illustrations and practical and context specific case studies

Scope of work:
(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

3.1. Desk Review and Stakeholder Consultations

Conduct a thorough desk review of the package of training materials using the REDI approach

Consult with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health (MoH) relevant departments, professional associations, academic institutions, and implementing partners, youth and adolescent led groups to identify training needs, gaps, and best practices in family planning.
 

3.2. Adaptation of National Training Guidelines for Family Planning

Develop a comprehensive outline and structure for the National Training Guidelines, ensuring alignment with national health policies and international standards.

Draft the content for the National Training Guidelines, covering key aspects of family planning methods, counseling, service delivery, and program management.

Incorporate relevant case studies, exercises, and practical scenarios to enhance learning and application in line with the REDI training guide
 

3.3. Adaptation of the REDI Facilitator’s Manual

Adapt the detailed Facilitator’s Manual that provides step-by-step guidance for trainers, including session objectives, suggested teaching methodologies (e.g., interactive discussions, demonstrations, role-plays), timing for each session, and assessment methods.

Include guidelines on adult learning principles and effective facilitation techniques.

Ensure the manual is user-friendly, adolescent responsive and supports the delivery of standardized and high-quality family planning training.
 

3.4. Adaptation of the available REDI Participant’s Manual

Develop a comprehensive Participant’s Manual that complements the Facilitator’s Manual, providing clear and concise information on family planning topics.

Include handouts, job aids, and self-assessment tools for participants.

Ensure the manual is easy to understand and serves as a valuable resource for participants during and after the training.
 

3.5. Adaptation of the available REDI of PowerPoint Slides

Design and develop a complete set of visually appealing and informative PowerPoint slides for each training module.

Ensure the slides align with the content of both the Facilitator’s and Participant’s Manuals and enhance the learning experience.
 

3.6: Pre-testing of the training guidelines using a representative audiences of service providers

Develop the pre-test plan

Identify the targeted audience of providers

Conduct the pretest

Develop a report and incorporate the findings in the document for validation
 

3.7. Validation and Finalization

Facilitate two main workshops ( Adaptation workshop and Validation Workshop) to present the draft guidelines and final to key stakeholders for review and feedback.

Incorporate feedback received from stakeholders to refine and finalize the National Training Guide Facilitator's Manual, Participant’s Manual, as well as corresponding PowerPoint slides.

Submit the final approved versions of all deliverables.
 

Duration, work and payment schedule:

The consultancy is expected to have a duration of 40 days for the adaptation of the existing REDI training tools.

Inception Report -(first 5 days)

The consultant will be responsible for submitting the following deliverables:

Inception Report with detailed work plan and methodology
 

In- country workshop and drafting of the initial tools (20days)

Draft National Training Guidelines for Family Planning.

Draft Facilitator’s Manual for Family Planning Training.

Draft Participant’s Manual for Family Planning Training.

Draft PowerPoint Slides for Family Planning Training.
60% payment at the completion, submission and approval of the draft training guidelines

Validation and finalization of the training tools (15 days)

Final National Training Guidelines for Family Planning (hard and soft copy).

Final Facilitator’s Manual for Family Planning Training (hard and soft copy).

Final Participant’s Manual for Family Planning Training (hard and soft copy).

Final PowerPoint Slides for Family Planning Training (soft copy).

Final Consultancy Report.
Remaining 40% payment at the completion, submission and approval of the final training guidelines
 

Place where services are to be delivered :

Monrovia, Montserrado County Liberia

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard
copy etc.): October 15, 2025, to December 05, 2025

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

The UNFPA Programme Analyst in close collaboration with the Quality-of-Care Services Specialist will support and monitor the day-to-day implementation of the consultancy.

Supervisory arrangements :

UNFPA Programme Specialist, SRHR, Quality of Care and Services will ensure quality assurance with oversight from the deputy representative and head of programmes.

Expected travel:

The consultant will undertake the full assignment of the consultancy in person. Travel will be mutually determined in the event where the consultant may require travel outside of Monrovia.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, sociology or health sciences with 5 to 7 years’ experience
 

Knowledge and Experience: 

A seasoned Public Health Specialist with 5 to 7 years’ experience
Proven experience developing national strategic documents and guidelines in the area of Sexual and Reproductive Health Interventions including Family Planning

Excellent writing and organizational skills in workshop facilitation

Excellent analytical skills and a high capacity to synthesize information.

A thorough knowledge of the United National system in general and of UNFPA in particular would be an asset.

Languages: 

English

Required Competencies: 

Values:

Exemplifying integrity, 

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

Embracing cultural diversity, 

Embracing change

 Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space,
equipment), if applicable: The consultants will be required to use their own computer. Internet access will be provided while in the office UNFPA will provide transportation for in-country movement. An office desk will be provided when the consultant is at the Country Office.
 

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 Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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