HP+Malawi Integrating Population and Development in District Planning Consultant

Job Description

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. Palladium implements the USAID-funded Health Policy Plus (HP+) Project in Malawi. HP+ works with key stakeholders to advance health policy and financing for family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), HIV, and maternal and new-born health at national and subnational levels.

Now that population is one of the key priority areas in the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy III, districts need to incorporate population issues in their District Development Plans. HP+ is supporting the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development to develop a guide for integration of Population and Development into district planning tools. HP+ is seeking a consultant to help with the review of district development plans starting with about 3 districts. The consultant is also expected to help finalise the development of a usable comprehensive guide for integration of population and development into the District Social Economic Profile and the District Development Plans. The expected number of days for this consultancy is 30 starting upon selection through September 30, 2019.

Deliverables:

• Work with the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and the HP+ to orient selected districts on the tools.
• Review the existing district planning frameworks and identify population and planning gaps
• Review select (about 3) district development plans for integration of population issues and work with HP+ to provide feedback to the district planning teams. Feedback in track changes and summary PPT for each district.
• Provide feedback to the district planning teams on population indicators to include in the district profile assessment tools
• Review Youth Pocket Booklet that summarizes youth statistics.

Requirements
* University degree in social science, public health, economics, business or other related discipline strongly preferred but not required
* At least 5 years professional work experience in the area of population and development, youth, SRH/FP
* Strong familiarity with population and development policy and strategy planning
* Experience in working with government ministries and districts teams.
* Fluency in English and strong writing, communication, and reporting skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work within tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness

About the Organization

Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.


Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key pillars: • International Development • Strategy Execution Consulting • Impact Investment • Training and Events We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 countries.