External Consultant – Maternity and Neonatal Capacity Building Program

5. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Language requirements (Arabic, English (mandatory), Kurdish is a plus.

• Clinical background expectations of the consultant (Medical doctor, maternal & neonatal health specialization or experience, Strong experience with training programs).
• Clinical background expectations of the team (high experience in field training including specialized doctors/staff to cover the training plan topics), Curriculum vitae of the team should be shared with the application.
• Experience in humanitarian/resource-limited settings

6. Contractual Notes

• The consultancy fee is all-inclusive (Training fees, travel, accommodation, and related costs).
• All deliverables and materials produced remain on the property of CDE.
• The consultant is expected to work in close coordination with CDE teams, hospital management, and relevant health authorities.

7. Payment Terms

Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion of agreed deliverables, in line with a milestone-based payment schedule as defined in the contract. Specific milestones and payment tranches will be detailed in the service agreement.

Application Process:

Interested candidates (individual consultants or institutions) are invited to submit the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CVs) / Organizational Profile: Detailed CV(s) of individual applicant(s) or an organizational profile in case of institutional applications. The formation of a training team or pool of trainers, with each trainer covering specific thematic areas within their expertise, is highly encouraged.
Technical Proposal: A technical proposal outlining the proposed approach, methodology, and preliminary work plan for delivering the training, including how the applicant(s) intend to ensure achievement of the expected learning outcomes.
Financial Proposal: A detailed financial proposal for each training session including all costs (e.g., daily fees, transportation, accommodation, meals, and any other related expenses). Proposals should demonstrate cost-effectiveness while ensuring high-quality delivery within the available budget ceiling.
References: At least two references from previous assignments of a similar nature.

Proposals will be evaluated based on technical quality, methodological soundness, relevant experience, and cost-effectiveness. Please note that applications may close prior to the deadline if the position is filled. Submit applications to: [email protected]