International Strategic Planning Consultant – DFCA South Sudan

About the role

The consultancy provides technical leadership to develop an evidence‑based, costed Strategic Plan (2027–2031) that strengthens DFCA’s regulatory capacity and aligns with WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) standards and international best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive institutional assessment and WHO GBT gap analysis.
• Conduct desk reviews of policies, legal frameworks, and regulatory systems.
• Map stakeholders and conduct high‑level consultations.
• Develop DFCA’s strategic direction, including vision, mission, and core values.
• Design strategic pillars such as regulatory systems, pharmacovigilance, laboratory strengthening, and quality assurance.
• Draft the Strategic Plan in line with national and international frameworks.
• Facilitate validation workshops and technical discussions.
• Create a Monitoring & Evaluation framework with measurable KPIs.
• Prepare a costed implementation plan and resource mobilization strategy.
• Finalize and present the Strategic Plan to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Health Policy or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical regulation or health‑systems strengthening.
• Proven experience with WHO GBT and strategic planning.
• Experience working in fragile or low‑resource settings.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.

Required skills

• WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT)
• Strategic planning
• Report writing