Freelance Opportunity: Partnership and Coordination Consultant
FHI 360 Ethiopia
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions. We are seeking a qualified freelance consultant to support the Catalytic Opportunity Fund (COF) grant, focused on the national introduction and scale-up of quality-assured hormonal IUDs (H-IUD) in Ethiopia.
Assignment Overview
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Duration: May 1st to October 2026.
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Level of Effort: 30 working days total (averaging 5 days per month).
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Reporting To: Ethiopia H-IUD COF Project Director.
The consultant will ensure effective collaboration between the Ministry of Health (MOH), Engender Health, UNFPA, WHO, and other key stakeholders to build a cohesive national strategy.
Scope of Work
1. Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement
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Maintain a comprehensive stakeholder map of government bodies, NGOs, donors, and private sector actors.
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Implement a structured communication plan to ensure consistent information sharing.
2. Coordination & Liaison
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Serve as the primary link between FHI 360, MOH, and Engender Health.
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Represent the project in Family Planning Technical Working Group (FP TWG) meetings and multi-stakeholder forums.
3. Workshop & Meeting Support
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Provide logistical and strategic support for the CIP development workshop, national validation workshops, and SBC materials development sessions.
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Assist with agenda development and participant confirmation.
4. Private Sector & Risk Management
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Identify mechanisms to engage the private sector in health platforms.
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Identify partnership risks and propose mitigation strategies to keep project goals on track.
Key Deliverables
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Monthly Coordination Briefs: Summarizing activities, decisions, and risks (Due last day of each month).
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Engagement Plan: Finalized Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan.
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Workshop Reports: Contributions to reports for the FP TWG and CIP workshops.
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Final Report: Comprehensive summary of coordination outcomes and recommendations for sustainability.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Proven experience in consultancy and partnership coordination within the Ethiopian health sector.
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Strong background in family planning programs or reproductive health preferred.
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Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Payment & Logistics
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Consultant Rate: All-inclusive daily rate (tax withholding applies per government regulations).
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Travel: Travel expenses are reimbursed separately based on approved FHI 360 Travel Expense Authorization.
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Invoicing: Expense requests must be submitted within 30 days of the month incurred.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume highlighting relevant experience, including a daily rate budget breakdown.
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Email: Submit to EthiopiaCO.purchase@fhi360.org and InfoEthiopia@fhi360.org
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Deadline for Applications: April 24, 2026
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
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