International Midwifery Curriculum Consultant – UNFPA

About the role

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan seeks an experienced international consultant to modernize the national midwifery curricula, align it with ICM global competency standards, and deliver a Training of Trainers (ToT) program. The consultant will work remotely with periodic travel to Ashgabat for on‑site training and stakeholder meetings.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive desk review and gap analysis of existing midwifery curricula, clinical standards, and workforce data.
• Develop updated, competency‑based curricula and practical training guidelines that reflect ICM and WHO standards.
• Facilitate an online technical workshop with national education and health authorities to validate draft materials.
• Design and deliver a five‑day on‑site ToT for master trainers, medical educators, and Ministry of Health specialists.
• Prepare interim and final consultancy reports, including an implementation roadmap for curriculum rollout and rural deployment.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in health education development, midwifery curriculum modernization, and health workforce management.
• Demonstrated expertise with ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education and WHO SRMNAH competency frameworks.
• Proven ability to design data‑driven health workforce planning models.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; working knowledge of Russian is a strong asset.
• Experience working in Central Asia or Eastern Europe/CIS health contexts is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Curriculum development
• Health workforce planning