| CTG Overview |
CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements.
In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services. |
| Overview of position |
The political and security situation in Libya remains fragile. In April 2019 an intensive war erupted among the rival administrations in the east and west of Libya. During the months of May and June 2020, the battle lines were pushed back from the outskirts of Tripoli to the vicinity of Sirte. The United Nations is deeply concerned regarding the deteriorating humanitarian and economic condition which is further compounded by the COVID19 pandemic and is calling on all the sides to the conflict for an immediate de-escalation and to cease all hostilities and military movements, and swiftly conclude the ongoing negotiations within the intra-Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) with a view to reach a formal, comprehensive, and permanent cease-fire agreement under UN auspices in Libya.
Libyan people, especially women, girls and children are the most vulnerable segments of population, who are badly affected by this war and subsequently by the collapse of public services, particularly in health and education. The lack of rule of law and, consequently, the increased level of crime and corruption in the country has paralyzed every sector.
The expulsion of extensive foreign health workers, especially nurses and midwives has caused an acute shortage of midwives and nurses. In addition, there are major gaps in the distribution and quality of services. Poor education quality, lack of competent midwifery educators, political commitment, lack of investment and accountability, inadequate midwifery workforce policies, lack of legal and societal recognition of midwives and their scope of practice, insufficient resources and lack of conducive environments for nursing and midwifery care are the multifaceted challenges that hampers the provision of health services in Libya. This has also adversely impacted the motivation, distribution and retention of the midwifery workforce and puts health gains in Libya at greater risk.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is supporting the UN recognized Government of the National Accord of Libya in its effort to improve access to maternal health and increase resilience of health system in the face of conflicts and political instability. In partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoPH) and Ministry of Education, UNFPA works strategically to strengthen the midwifery profession in an effort to promote maternal and newborn health through five identical pillars of establishment of an enabling environment, development and recognition of midwifery and nursing workforce, improving the quality of education, strengthening regulations and association.
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| Role objectives |
The purpose of this consultancy is to assist the Ministry of Health in Libya and its relevant technical and policy directorates to develop a National Policy and Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery Services along with its strategic action plan, M&E and proposed institutional setup for its implementation.The more specific objectives are:
- Prepare a National Policy and Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery Services (2020 - 2030)
- Produce an Implementation Plan based on the revised strategy, (2020-2030) for accelerating nursing and midwifery development in Libya addressing components as education, regulation, Professional associations, workforce, enabling environment, services, advocacy and midwifery recongnition in line with the vision for Nursing and Midwifery 2030
- To embed a communication and an advocacy component in the Policy and Strategy document that can mobilize resources and support for the implementation of the strategy and action plan.
- Prepare a monitoring and evaluation mechanism of the implementation plan
- Develop budget/costing for its annual implementation plan
- Establish a proposed institutional framework for MoH Libya in line with the recommendations of the Strategy to implement the action plan and in congruence with the laws and policies of the government and ministry of health in Libya.
Expected outputs
- An inception report that will cover the purpose, scope and methodology according to the ToR
- A nationally approved user-friendly National Policy document, a strategy for Nursing and Midwifery Services for Libya (2020-2030) including clear interventions and activities to assist Libya to work towards the vision of Midwifery 2030
- A costed action plan with proposed budgetary requirements for MOH and its stakeholders in Libya.
- Power-point presentations for the key points of the policy, strategy and action plan and the institutional framework.
Process and Methodology
- Situation Assessment and Analysis
- Conduct a desk review of relevant documents and materials related to nursing and midwifery and in particularly applicable to Libya to understand context and environment
- Conduct bilateral meetings and focus group discussions with policy makers, key nurses, midwives and other stakeholders (e.g. MoH, professional health associations, academia, Non-Government Organizations (NGO), UN agencies etc.) to analyze situation and context
- Conduct environmental and SWOT analysis related to nursing and midwifery in Libya. This activity should be undertaken with the government, professional associations, academia, NGO and UN agencies involved in nursing and midwifery activities
- Strategic Planning
Based on the findings from the desk review, bilateral meetings, focus group discussions, the environmental and SWOT analysis:
- Undertake the development of the strategic implementation plan
- Develop the monitoring and evaluation framework for the implementation plan
- Consensus building
In close collaboration with the working groups identified by the Human Resource Directorate, relevant Nursing and Midwifery Departments, the consultant will lead the strategy development process under the leadership of HR directorate and in collaboration with international cooperation office (ICO) of MoH and the Nursing and Midwifery Steering Committee and:
- Conduct national consultation workshops with key stakeholders
- Present findings for validations
- Incorporate received feedback into the revised policy, strategy, implementation plan and the monitoring and evaluation framework
- Present an institutional framework to the leadership of MoH that can implement the strategy and action plan at centeral MOH and its sub offices across Libya.
Approval Process: After incorporation of received feedback, the second draft of the policy, strategy and costed action plan will be shared with the Nursing and Midwifery steering committee for approval. After comments from this committee have been incorporated, the final draft policy, strategy and action plan will be presented by the MOH relevant senior officials to the office of H.E. The Minister of Health in Libya.
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA’s Representative in Libya and direct supervision of the Reproductive Health Specialist, the consultant will work in close collaboration with UNFPA Technical Specialist and the Head of the assigned Departments in MOH. A working team identified by the MoH and UNFPA national programme staff will provide guidance to the consultant on a day to day basis. The government technical official (Head of HR Directorate) in MoH will chair and UNFPA will provide regular support to the team. The Chair is responsible for circulating all communication and clarifications made by the consultant to all members of the team. The final approval of the Policy, Strategy and Action plan lies with the Ministry of Health. The consultant will be required to work together with the working team in seeking any clarifications and technical advice.UNFPA’s payroll management agency will provide the consultants with the following:
- In-country guidance regarding transportation and help in facilitating the accommodation
- Relevant documentation and support meetings with partners when and where necessary
- Internet and working space during her working hours in UNFPA country office - Libya
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| Project reporting |
- Reporting to the RH Programme Specialist
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| Key competencies |
Consultant profile
• Registered Midwife/Nurse and a public health professional
• Advanced university degree in midwifery & nursing sciences, health care sciences, public health.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in developing polices and strategic plans for health programmes
• Experience in designing and implementing of Nursing and midwifery programmes
• Experience in conducting desk reviews, researches and data analysis.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity, good analytical, negotiating, and communication and advocacy skills, report writing skills.
• Management and coordination experience in terms of handling multi-sectoral communication projects and programs as well as multi-various stakeholders
• Excellent writing, analysis and communications skills in English
• Previous work experience in Libya, Arab Countries or post-conflict countries is preferred
• Previous work experience with UNFPA and ICM is an asset
• Knowledge of Arabic is a great advantage |
| Team management |
This role doesn't require management field |
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| Further information |
| Activity |
Task |
Situation Assessment and Analysis
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Designing methodology, producing inception report and conducting desk review (including time for security and administrative briefing at CTG/ UNFPA) |
| Data collection through stakeholder interviews including analysis interviews including environmental and SWOT analysis |
| Propose new policies and / or revisions in the existing policy and strategy documents by drafting revised policy and strategy for 10 Years |
| Conduct stakeholder meeting to share propose revisions and result of the situation analysis |
| Strategic Planning |
Preparing the strategy implementation plan |
| Develop a monitor and evaluation plan |
| Consensus building |
Draft policy/strategy and presentation preparation |
| Conduct Stakeholders workshops |
| Validation workshop |
| Policy and Strategy finalization incorporating stakeholder feedback |
UNFPA Libya will pay:
- Consultancy fee commensurate with the assignment and level of experience of the consultant
- Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) in line with UN standards rate for Tripoli - Libya
- 30% of the payment will be made up on receipt of the inception report
- 30% of the payment will be made up on receipt of Policy and Strategy document.
- 30% of the payment will be paid up completion and approval of above documents and the costed action plan
- 10% of the remaining amount will be paid at submission of final report and completion of the contract.
- UNFPA reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs are incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.
Other authorized items to foresee under ‘Reimbursable’Items such as airport tax will be reimbursed |
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