NATIONAL POST; Individual Consultant- National Condom Strategy

The Position:

You will lead the development of a comprehensive, costed National Condom and Lubricant Strategy (2025–2030), grounded in the findings of the 2024 CLS Review, and aligned with national and global HIV/STI prevention and family planning goals.

Following the assessment of the National Condom and Lubricant Strategy (2016–2020), Ghana has identified persistent challenges and gaps in condom and lubricant programming particularly in demand creation, coordination, market segmentation, M&E, and sustainable financing. The previous strategy’s implementation was uneven, with several activities partially or not implemented at all, and critical market studies (TMA, WTP, segmentation) still outstanding.

Condoms and lubricants remain essential commodities in Ghana's combination HIV prevention response, particularly for key and vulnerable populations including adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), and people living with HIV. In line with the National HIV Prevention Strategy, Reproductive Health priorities, and the Global HIV Prevention Coalition (GPC) commitments, Ghana aims to develop a refreshed National Condom and Lubricant Strategy (2025–2030) that is inclusive, evidence-informed, and costed.

Specifically, this consultancy is to 

1. To synthesize key findings and recommendations from the CLS 2016–2020 review.
2. To facilitate inclusive stakeholder consultations across public, private, and civil society sectors.
3. To lead the drafting of results-focused CLS strategy, integrating market dynamics, demand creation, supply chain, and M&E. 
4. To develop a costed implementation plan with measurable indicators

You Will Report To:

Under the overall supervision of the Representative, guidance of the   Deputy Representative and direct supervision of Head of the Reproductive Health Unit, the Individual Consultant (IC) will be expected to carry out the following:

• Review and synthesis: Analyze the CLS 2016–2020 review report, PSAT scorecard, and relevant documents including NSP, SCMP, GDHS 2022, and UNAIDS/GPC scorecards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Organize and facilitate key informant interviews, TWG discussions, and validation meetings with stakeholders including GAC, NACP, MOH, FHD, UN agencies, CSOs, and private sector actors.
• Strategy Development: Draft a Condom and Lubricant Strategy (CLS). 
• Costing and Implementation Plan: Work with Family Health Division (FHD) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), National AIDS/STIS Control Program (NACP) and partners to develop a costed implementation and investment plan.  

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

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 who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

You Would Be Responsible For:

• Review and synthesis: Analyze the CLS 2016–2020 review report, PSAT scorecard, and relevant documents including NSP, SCMP, GDHS 2022, and UNAIDS/GPC scorecards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Organize and facilitate key informant interviews, TWG discussions, and validation meetings with stakeholders including GAC, NACP, MOH, FHD, UN agencies, CSOs, and private sector actors.
• Strategy Development: Draft a Condom and Lubricant Strategy (CLS). 
• Costing and Implementation Plan: Work with Family Health Division (FHD) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), National AIDS/STIS Control Program (NACP) and partners to develop a costed implementation and investment plan.  

Qualifications And Experience:

• An advanced degree in Public Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Health Policy and Planning, Social Sciences, Pharmacy, or other related disciplines. 
• consultant should have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in developing or implementing HIV prevention or sexual and reproductive health (SRH) strategies.
• Working with national governments or international development agencies on health sector policy and strategy development.
• Applying frameworks such as the Comprehensive Condom Programming (CCP) and Total Market Approach (TMA) and using tools like the Prevention Self-Assessment Tool (PSAT) or other evaluation instruments for HIV prevention.
• Applying gender-sensitive and vulnerable-population inclusive lens in strategy development.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. 

Languages:

Fluency in English is mandatory.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying Integrity,

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

Embracing Cultural Diversity,

Embracing Change

Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural settings and with diverse stakeholders.

Strong organizational and project management skills.

Commitment to ethical standards and data protection principles.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Compensation And Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

 

Unfpa Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
 

Disclaimer:

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

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