International Consultant to support for the implementation of the scaling-up plan of the National Community Health Strategy (SNSC 2025-2029), first phase 2026, 1.5 months, Bujumbura, office-based#596741

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This technical assistance will work in close coordination and collaboration with all actors, and at all levels of the health system, involved in the implementation of community interventions in Burundi.

The main activities are :

• Continued support to resource mobilization and the strengthening of commitments from relevant stakeholders to support the implementation and scaling-up of the SNSC 2025–2029.

• Support to the preparation and support preliminary phase of organization of the National High-Level Forum on Community Health, in close coordination with the DPS and other relevant stakeholders.

• Continued technical support for the implementation and scaling-up of the National Community Health Strategy (SNSC) 2025–2029, including technical assistance, coaching and strengthening of relevant capacities and tools.

• Support to the consolidation, institutionalization and use of technical outputs, lessons learned and recommendations generated through the project, including follow-up with relevant stakeholders and field teams.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  External ToR TMC0007256.pdf

• Minimum requirements:
• Education:
• Advanced university degree in public health and health economics, social sciences, or a related field. A degree in community health would be an asset.
• Work Experience:
• At least 10 years of experience in developing national community health strategies, including support in implementation and resource mobilization
• Skills:
• Experience in managing community health or maternal, newborn, and child health programs, including strategic planning and national implementation of the health system;
• Proven experience working and liaising with the Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders involved in community health;
• Knowledge of key donor interests and funding opportunities would be an asset;
• Proven expertise in strengthening community health systems within the context of strategic and operational planning;
• Proven experience in leading, managing, and coordinating public health programs;
• Proven knowledge of community health;
• Proven knowledge of resource mobilization
• Language Requirements:
• Fluency in French and English, the Knowledge of certain Kirundi words is an advantage
• Desirables:
• Prior work experience with UNICEF or other UN organization is an asset and the Knowledge of the Burundian context and/or having supported Burundi in the preparation of documents and the mobilization of funds is an advantage.

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• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Financial proposal template TMC0007256.docx

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Advertised: 02 Nov 2026 South Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 South Africa Standard Time

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