International Consultant for TOT and Rights-Based Family Planning (RBFP)

   

UNFPA Timor-Leste Country Office, Dili

 

Delivery of the Training of Trainers (TOT) and support the cascade training of the Rights-Based Family Planning (RBFP) 

 

25 working days (exclusive of travel days) 

 

Family Planning (FP) is a critical component of reproductive health and rights, playing a pivotal role in improving health outcomes, enhancing quality of life, and accelerating broader national socio-economic development. In alignment with the Timor-Leste National Strategic Development Plan (2011–2030), the National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSP 2020–2030), and the National Family Planning Policy (2022), the Government of Timor-Leste is committed to broadening equitable access to and utilization of high-quality family planning and reproductive health care. Hence, equipping healthcare professionals with updated clinical competencies and rights-based counseling skills remains critical to fulfilling these strategic mandates. 

In support of UNFPA’s global transformative results: ending preventable maternal deaths, ending gender-based violence, and ending the unmet need for family planning, expanding access to voluntary, comprehensive, and high-quality FP services serves as a primary catalyst for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality across Timor-Leste.

Therefore, to operationalize these strategic goals, UNFPA supported the comprehensive revision of the 2017 Family Planning training package last year. The updated FP training package now incorporated modern, evidence-based family planning practices, competency-based learning methodologies and human right-based approach. The training package comprises 12 core modules covering the fundamental reproductive health concepts, comprehensive method-mix counselling, post-pregnancy care, clinical skills and supply chain logistics.

This year, UNFPA is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Public Health (Instituto Nacional de Saúde Publico - INSP-TL) to recruit an International Consultant to deliver an intensive 10-day Family Planning Competency and Rights-Based Training of Trainers (ToT) and provide direct technical oversight for initial cascade training. 

This initiative aims to establish a qualified national pool of master trainers within INSP-TL and the Ministry of Health who can lead high-quality, rights-based FP training programs nationwide. 

1. Equip selected national master trainers with advanced technical knowledge, interactive facilitation skills, classroom management techniques, and competency evaluation methods.
2. Build and certify a national pool of master trainers capable of independently planning, delivering, and evaluating cascading FP training programs at national, municipal and community levels.
3. Provide direct technical coaching and supervision during the execution of one (1) initial batch of local cascade training (initial 5-day only) conducted by newly trained facilitators.

 

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)

The consultant will manage the pre-training, implementation (delivery), and reporting phases of the 10-day TOT workshop and initial cascade training (1 batch).

This assignment will be conducted over the period of 25 working days exclusive of travel days  

Dili, Timor-Leste 

 

All materials should be delivered electronically.  Payment for each deliverable will be processed upon written acceptance by the UNFPA Country Office, verified against the specific contributions.

 

Activity

Deliverables

 

Milestone Payment Activity 1 - Finalized 10 -day training agenda, adapted session plans, pre/post-tests, and training methodology Inception Report & Agenda 5 days 20% Activity 2 - Successful facilitation of the 10-day TOT workshop Delivery of 10-day TOT 10 days 50% Activity 3 – Provide coaching support, quality assurance and impact assessment to FP trainers Delivery of Cascade Training (1 batch) 5 days

 

 

 

 

30%

Activity 4 - Comprehensive report including pre/post-test analysis, participant feedback, and action plans.

Final report: TOT and cascading training outcomes outlining successes, gaps, lessons learned, and recommendations

 

5 days          

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format, and deadline:

Regular progress reporting after completion of each deliverable with direct supervisor and team at minimum.

 

 

 

Supervisory arrangements: 

The Country Representative will provide strategic oversight and decision-

making to this consultancy services.

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain

Management Analyst and Sexual and Reproductive Health Analyst, with

technical collaboration with UNFPA APRO Regional Advisors for Sexual and

Reproductive Health (SRH)

 

Expected travel:

No travels required for this consultancy  

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or a related reproductive health field. 
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in managing public health programs, specifically in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and family planning.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering Training of Trainers (TOT) workshops for clinical staff.
• Familiarity with UN/UNFPA frameworks, national health strategies, and rights-based clinical guidelines is highly preferred. 
• Exceptional training, moderation, and presentation skills suited for adult learners.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

 

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g., support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

UNFPA will secure the training venue, print materials, organize logistics, and invite participants for TOT training.

The Consultant will be provided a working desk at the TLS CO if required to access high-speed internet, secure printing, and scanning facilities for the duration of the 25 working days. The master trainer must bring their own laptop. UNFPA and INSP-TL will provide standard training assets such as a projector, flipcharts, and anatomical models for clinical practice.

 

Interested candidates may submit their applications, including a cover letter, CV, and financial proposal, to timor-leste.office@unfpa.org Closing Date : 2 Sept 2026, 17.00PM Timor Leste time