The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is inviting applications for a Midwifery Situation Analysis Tool (SAT) Consultant to support efforts to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare systems in Türkiye. This home-based consultancy offers an opportunity for an experienced midwifery, nursing or public health professional to contribute to national health-system assessment, stakeholder consultations and evidence-based policy development.
The assignment focuses on evaluating the implementation of Midwifery Models of Care, identifying gaps and recommending strategic priorities to improve the quality of maternity services. Qualified professionals with relevant technical experience and strong Turkish and English communication skills are encouraged to consider this opportunity.
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Job Overview
- Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Position: Midwifery Situation Analysis Tool (SAT) Consultant
- Location: Home-based, Türkiye
- Job category: Consultancy
- Contract type: Local Individual Consultancy Contract
- Working arrangement: Remote / Home-based
- Working days: 10 working days
- Assignment period: 23 November–22 December 2026
- Application deadline: 8 November 2026
The consultant will support UNFPA Türkiye in conducting a structured assessment of the country’s progress towards implementing effective Midwifery Models of Care (MMoC).
The assessment will build on work undertaken following the 2026 regional midwifery conference in Ankara. It will help identify existing strengths, institutional challenges and areas requiring further investment or policy action.
Location and Work Arrangement
The consultancy is home-based, meaning the selected professional will undertake the assignment remotely. Task force meetings, stakeholder consultations and the one-day National Validation Workshop will also take place online.
The consultant will work under the technical supervision of the UNFPA Türkiye Country Office Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme Specialist, with support from the Programme Analyst for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
Important eligibility restriction: This is a local consultancy. Applicants must hold Turkish citizenship, Turkish permanent residency or a valid Turkish residence permit. It is therefore not an unrestricted worldwide remote opportunity.
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Salary, Benefits and Contract Duration
UNFPA has not publicly disclosed the consultancy fee or salary in the available vacancy announcement. Interested applicants should consult the official application portal for any additional financial information.
The assignment involves 10 working days between 23 November and 22 December 2026.
Although the position does not advertise a monthly salary or conventional employee benefits package, it offers valuable professional experience, including:
- Experience working with a United Nations agency.
- Contribution to maternal and newborn health programmes.
- Exposure to international midwifery standards and guidelines.
- Collaboration with national health institutions and professional stakeholders.
- Opportunity to contribute to evidence-based healthcare policy.
- Experience preparing technical assessments and strategic recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
The selected consultant will undertake several technical responsibilities:
1. Preparation and Desk Review
- Review national health policies, strategies, legislation and relevant research.
- Complete the country profile and preliminary assessment questions.
- Pre-score 57 assessment questions using UNFPA’s Situation Analysis Tool.
- Compile supporting evidence and documentation.
- Prepare stakeholder maps, workshop agendas and consultation methodologies.
- Translate relevant assessment materials into Turkish.
2. Stakeholder Consultations
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Health and national midwifery stakeholders.
- Review preliminary assessment findings with the national task force.
- Facilitate consultations and resolve differences through evidence-based discussions.
- Organise and facilitate the National Validation Workshop.
3. Final Assessment and Reporting
- Complete and validate the assessment tool.
- Identify strengths, weaknesses and priority areas.
- Prepare a three-to-four-page executive summary.
- Develop a PowerPoint presentation highlighting findings, gaps and recommendations.
- Submit the final documents and incorporate feedback from UNFPA.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Education
A Master’s degree in one of the following fields is required:
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Health Management
- Another relevant discipline.
Professional Experience
Candidates must have at least two years of professional experience in reproductive health, maternal and newborn health, midwifery or health workforce policies.
Additional requirements include:
- Demonstrated knowledge of pre-service midwifery education.
- Experience in health-system assessments, programme implementation or midwifery education.
- Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent technical writing and analytical skills.
Clinical midwifery experience, university-level teaching, knowledge of WHO and UNFPA guidance, relevant publications and familiarity with UN programming will be considered advantages.
Language Requirements
Advanced written and spoken Turkish and English are required, including the ability to prepare technical reports in both languages.
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Eligibility and Application Instructions
This opportunity is particularly suitable for qualified Turkish-based professionals with experience in midwifery, reproductive health, maternal healthcare and health-system strengthening.
Before applying, candidates should:
- Confirm that they meet the citizenship or residency requirements.
- Review the educational and professional experience requirements.
- Prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant consultancy and technical experience.
- Demonstrate their knowledge of midwifery education and maternal health systems.
- Submit their application through the official UNFPA recruitment portal.
Applicants should ensure that their qualifications and language abilities match the requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement.
Application Deadline and Official Link
The application deadline is 8 November 2026. Applications should be submitted through the official UNFPA recruitment platform before the closing date.
Official application: https://turkiye.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/midwifery-situation-analysis-tool-sat-consultant
