Call for Consultants - RMNCAH FCDO Opportunity

Abt Global is seeking senior health technical expertise ahead of an upcoming FCDO opportunity that will work with, and provide specialist support to, host governments across a range of countries to tackle policy, planning, integration, coordination, and implementation challenges around reproductive maternal newborn and child health. We are seeking people interested in short or long-term work with expertise across the countries and technical areas below.

We are particularly looking for senior professionals with 15+ years of experience in at least one of the given areas listed, who are highly regarded in their sector/country/region and able to provide TA to tackle the deep, complex and cross-cutting RMNCH and health system issues. They will have experience of working in and/or close engagement with Government well as with NGOs, Private Sector, or multilaterals. The types of work will include policy change; development of standards and guidelines; strategy design and execution.

Specific Technical Expertise Required:

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Nutrition/food systems Sexual and reproductive health and rights, including family planning Climate and Health, especially climate resilient health systems Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Adolescent and Youth Rights Health Systems Strengthening including Human Resources for Health, Supply Chain, Health Financing Newborn & Neonatal & Child Health (including malaria and immunisation)  Maternal Health & respectful maternity care Community and Social Accountability

Countries of Expertise:

 Sierra Leone Nigeria Somalia South Sudan Ethiopia DRC Malawi Kenya Nepal Pakistan Bangladesh Yemen Syria Iraq Afghanistan

By submitting your CV, you agree to join Abt Britain’s wider talent pool and we will contact you only if your expertise is relevant to this and future programmes. In doing so, you agree in principle to be presented to the FCDO to demonstrate the depth of knowledge and resources within Abt Britain’s network. We will contact you to confirm your CV’s inclusion on our bid; however, including your CV on any Abt bid does not guarantee imminent work, but we will aim to engage you in work if the bid is won.

Why Work for Abt Global? 

Abt Associates a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries.