Midwifery Technical Advisor

About the role

The Midwifery Technical Advisor will lead the technical aspects of a project supporting the Executive Director of the Afghan Midwives Association. The role involves coordinating with donors, government bodies, and stakeholders to implement midwifery standards and training across Afghanistan.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate project implementation and lead activities under the direction of the Executive Director.
• Review and finalize midwifery practice standards and terms of reference in collaboration with MoPH and ANMC.
• Establish and facilitate a national task‑force committee with key stakeholders.
• Oversee translation of curricula into Dari and Pashto and conduct training workshops.
• Prepare quarterly and annual project reports and manage procurement and documentation.

Required profile

• Certified midwife or related higher education degree (advantageous).
• 5–8 years of experience in family planning, maternal and newborn health.
• Strong facilitation, team‑building and coordination abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Dari, Pashto and English.
• Willingness to travel to five cities within Afghanistan.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).