National Consultant – Domestic and Sustainable Financing for TPSR, SRHR & DD

About the role

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks a senior consultant to lead the implementation of Uganda's Sustainable Financing Roadmap (2026–2030). The role focuses on increasing domestic financing for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), adolescent health, and teenage pregnancy surveillance and response (TPSR) through evidence generation, policy dialogue, and public financial management improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Generate and update economic evidence, cost‑of‑inaction analyses and investment cases for SRHR, teenage pregnancy prevention and demographic dividend initiatives.
• Lead advocacy and policy dialogue aligned with Uganda’s budget calendar, supporting the integration of SRHR and TPSR priorities into Programme Budget Framework Papers and National Budget Framework Paper.
• Conduct public financial management diagnostics, quarterly fund release audits and efficiency analyses to identify bottlenecks and improve expenditure execution.
• Develop financing briefs, budget notes and fact‑sheets to quantify gaps and demonstrate return on investment to fiscal decision‑makers.
• Explore innovative financing mechanisms, results‑based funding and private‑sector partnerships, and align them with International Financial Institutions’ portfolios.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in economics, public finance, health policy or a related field.
• Extensive experience (minimum 8 years) in public financial management, budgeting processes and financing reforms in low‑ and middle‑income country contexts.
• Proven track record of leading evidence‑based advocacy and policy dialogue with ministries of finance and health.
• Strong understanding of Uganda’s Public Finance Management Act, Programme‑Based Budgeting and the health financing landscape.

Required skills

• Economic analysis and cost‑benefit modelling.
• Public financial management assessment and budgeting cycle expertise.
• Policy brief and advocacy material development.
• Stakeholder engagement with government ministries, parliamentary committees and civil‑society coalitions.