Health Economist Midwifery Investment Specialist
Quick answer
UNFPA is hiring a hybrid (Abuja/Remote) Health Economist Midwifery Investment Specialist to conduct economic modeling and develop an investment case for scaling up midwifery services in Nigeria.
- Role
- Health Economist Midwifery Investment Specialist
- Organization
- UNFPA
- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria - Remote
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-06-21
The role
UNFPA is seeking a Health Economist Midwifery Investment Specialist for a 40-day consultancy based in Abuja, Nigeria, with remote flexibility. The consultant will lead economic and financial analysis to develop an investment case for scaling up the Midwifery Model of Care in Nigeria. Key responsibilities include modeling health impacts and costs, conducting fiscal space analysis, and facilitating stakeholder workshops to mobilize resources for maternal and neonatal health.
What you'll do
- Lead economic and financial analysis for the midwifery investment case.
- Facilitate national and subnational stakeholder workshops to validate findings.
- Model health impacts and costs using tools like OneHealth and LiST.
- Analyze the fiscal space for health and propose resource mobilization strategies.
- Draft comprehensive reports and policy briefs for government stakeholders.
What it takes
- Postgraduate degree in Health Economics, Economics, or Public Financing.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in health financing and economic evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience with OneHealth and LiST modeling tools.
- Deep knowledge of Nigeria’s health system, policies, and landscape.
- Strong analytical, facilitation, and professional writing skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Logistical support for field missions and authorized travel costs covered according to UNFPA policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position based in Abuja or remote?
The role is based in Abuja, Nigeria, with remote work flexibility permitted for much of the consultancy.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting; payments are milestone-based upon the successful delivery of specific project objectives.
What are the key qualifications for the role?
Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in a relevant field and have at least 5 years of experience in health financing, economic evaluation, and modeling.
What is the deadline to apply for this consultancy?
Interested candidates must submit their applications by June 21, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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