UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency working to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can fulfill their potential. The UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026–2029 provides a roadmap for resilience, renewal, and accelerated progress toward achieving the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

We are seeking principled and ethical professionals who can transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact results. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in programme delivery, resource management, partnership-building, communications, and advocacy within a dynamic development and funding environment.

Position: International Individual Consultant – Technical Specialist

Assignment: Provide technical support and guidance to the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Culture (MoHESC), Midwifery education institutions in Timor-Leste, and the Timor-Leste Midwifery Association (APTL) in reviewing and revising the national pre-service midwifery curriculum.

The consultant, preferably affiliated with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) or with proven expertise and experience in midwifery education, will ensure that the revised curriculum is fully aligned with ICM’s global standards and competencies.

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter

• Completed P11 Form

• Financial Proposal

Submission: Applications should be sent to timor-leste.office@unfpa.org

Deadline: 7 October 2025, 17:30 (TLS time)

The Terms of Reference (TOR) are attached, providing detailed information on the assignment.