National Consultancy: Second Training Facilitator, Astana, Kazakhstan

## National Consultancy: Second Training Facilitator, Astana, Kazakhstan - Organization:UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund - Office:UNFPA in Astana, Kazakhstan National Consultancy: Second Training Facilitator - Posting Date 09/24/2026, 09:20 AM - Apply Before 10/01/2026, 01:00 PM - Job Schedule Full time - Locations Astana, Kazakhstan - Vacancy Type Individual Consultancy - Education & Work Experience Master's Degree - Required Languages Russian - Desired Languages Kazakh, English - Vacancy Timeline 1 Week Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Programme Analyst on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and in close collaboration with the Kazakhstan Association on Sexual and Reproductive Health (KMPA), two national consultants (Lead Training Facilitator and Second Training Facilitator) will jointly develop, co-facilitate and evaluate: - a comprehensive 4-day training program and agenda aimed at strengthening national and regional capacities in family planning service organization, incorporating the latest global updates on modern contraceptive methods, along with dedicated, specialized sessions on evidence-based LARC, clinical decision-making, counseling techniques for diverse patient groups, and strategic organization of FP services at the regional level, and - a 3-day post-service SRH refresher training for practicing midwives in Astana. Prepare interactive training materials (presentations, clinical case studies, practical exercises, etc.) covering overall family planning management, modern contraceptive mix, and dedicated LARC application skills. Formulate Pre- and Post-training assessment tools (tests/questionnaires) to measure the knowledge gain of the participants 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 will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, 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 Kazakhstan has achieved substantial progress in maternal health over the past two decades, with the maternal mortality ratio decreasing from 60.9 per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 10.1 in 2024. However, family planning remains insufficiently integrated into routine health services and public financing arrangements. Modern contraceptives are currently excluded from both public benefit packages: the State Guaranteed Benefit Package (SGBP) and the Mandatory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) system. Consequently, key family planning indicators are regressing: the modern contraceptive prevalence rate (mCPR) declined from 53% in 2015 to 44% in 2024, while the unmet need for family planning nearly doubled from 9.8% to 18%. Between 2021 and 2025, systemic efforts were made jointly by the Ministry of Health and UNFPA to strengthen general capacities, training around 3,500 healthcare providers through annual regional workshops and the srh.org.kz distance learning platform. However, a critical gap remains: to date, no specialized capacity-building trainings focused exclusively on Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) have ever been conducted in Kazakhstan. This void is particularly acute given the rising population demand for LARC methods - most notably subdermal implants. While previous initiatives covered general family planning, health providers still lack the targeted, hands-on clinical competencies required for LARC administration. To bridge this specific gap, the proposed 4-day training is structured to strengthen national and regional capacity in family planning service delivery. The training agenda (curriculum) integrates the latest global updates on modern contraceptive methods alongside dedicated sessions focused specifically on LARC. These dedicated LARC modules combine evidence-based medicine and modern educational technologies to build physicians' hands-on clinical skills in LARC application, clinical decision-making, and specialized counseling for diverse patient groups in line with international standards. In parallel, the UNFPA Country Office is actively advancing systemic efforts to modernize midwifery educational curricula across Kazakhstan, with a strategic emphasis on embedding comprehensive SRH competencies into pre-service and post-graduate training. Empowering midwives, who serve as the frontline providers of maternal and reproductive care, with updated, evidence-based SRH knowledge and clinical counseling skills is critical to ensuring universal access to rights-based reproductive health services, particularly at the primary healthcare level. To support this ongoing educational transformation and address immediate operational needs, there is a need to conduct a dedicated 3-day post-service refresher training for practicing midwives and regional coordinators. In this regard, the purpose of this consultancy is to engage two national consultants to design, facilitate, and evaluate both the 4-day specialized LARC training seminar for physicians and the 3-day post-service SRH refresher training for practicing midwives in Astana. You would be responsible for: ? Support the Lead Facilitator in reviewing and tailoring training modules, practical exercise scenarios, and clinical presentation materials. ? Assist in finalization of training tools and participant handouts. ?Co-facilitate in-person workshops in Astana. ? Lead small-group practical exercises, interactive group discussions, clinical case analysis, and provide hands-on guidance to participants during LARC skill-building sessions. 4-day training program on LARC/FP: 5 working days (1 day preparation + 4 days seminar facilitation). 3-day post-service SRH refresher training for practicing midwives: 5 working days (2 days preparation + 3 days seminar facilitation) Qualifications and Experience: Advanced university degree in Medicine (MD) specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology and at least Master's degree (MSc, MPH) or higher (PhD/Doctorate) is required. Knowledge and Experience: ? Minimum of 10 years of clinical practice as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist. ? Proven practical experience in performing LARC procedures (IUDs, implants) and providing comprehensive contraceptive counseling. ? At least 5 years of experience in conducting interactive clinical trainings, medical seminars, or workshops for healthcare providers. ? Direct involvement in the development of national clinical protocols, educational curricula, clinical guidelines, or methodological manuals in SRH/Family Planning. ? Experience with interactive adult learning techniques, clinical simulation exercises, and practical skill-building workshops. ? Familiarity with OSCE evaluation methods and clinical case-based learning. ? Strong working knowledge of international family planning standards (WHO MEC, WHO FP