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.This role is for a Senior Independent Consultant focusing on highly specialized thematic areas relevant to population dynamics, public health, and development strategies, particularly within Sub-Saharan Africa.
Thematic Areas of Expertise
Candidates should possess deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Demographic Transition
- Demographic Modelling
- Population Dynamics / Development
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
- Health Policy and Advocacy
- CSO Capacity Building
- Data, Informatics and Analytical Solutions
- Health Financing
- Family Planning/Human Rights based Family Planning
- Comprehensive Abortion Care/Post Abortion Care
- Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE)
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- At least a Master's degree in Demography, Population Studies, Health Economics, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Additional certifications or professional development in a related field would be an asset.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience directly related to SRHR, Public Health, Epidemiology, demographic transition, population dynamics, or demographic dividend strategies or related studies.
- Proven previous experience working with governments, international agencies, or development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Note: Applicants must NOT CURRENTLY BE WORKING WITH THE GOVERNMENT.
- Experience in providing technical assistance, strategic planning, or policy advisory services at national or regional level.
- Experience in drafting or contributing to policy documents, investment cases, or development strategies related to population dynamics.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills for working with high-level stakeholders and multi-sectoral teams.