Background
FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people
everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. For more than 50 years,
we have worked to develop bold solutions to global challenges and create measurable results through
research and application of scientific breakthroughs. We listen to, learn from and work with
communities to expand social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to crises
and strengthen resilience.
Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) (Cooperative Agreement No.
7200AA19CA00002) is a global project funded by the United States Department of State (DoS), with
a period of performance from April 15, 2019 to December 30, 2027. EpiC provides strategic technical
assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations;
strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; expand tuberculosis detection
and treatment (TB), improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and promote health
systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management.
FHI 360 is requesting consultancy support to provide short-term technical support on work planning
for a MCH buy-in Liberia through April 30, 2026. This Activity will ensure that life-saving maternal,
newborn and child health services are available, accessible and of high-quality. The Activity will
ensure individuals are informed, motivated, and supported in adopting protective behaviors and
care-seeking for health and nutrition. The Activity will also strengthen community capacity to
respond to outbreaks and promote the use of routine data for informed decision-making and
improved service delivery.
Details of tasks to be performed
Provide MCH technical support to Liberia for the MCH buy-in under EpiC, taking direction from the
EpiC Liberia Technical Director. Key responsibilities include:
a. Serve as the focal person for developing, compiling and drafting the MCH component of
the work plan, and support the EpiC Liberia Project Director and HQ Project Management
team with relevant budget inputs, ensuring alignment with USG priorities and lifesaving
guidance.
b. Coordinate with the Liberia Country Office colleagues to prepare for and participate in
any workplan development and validation workshops.
c. Collaborate with the Country Office, Project Management team, and Technical team to
gather and integrate inputs into the work plan.
d. Coordinate with the Project Management team, and the Country Office to identify
bottlenecks, in workplan development and start-up, trouble shoot challenges and
recommend timely course corrections.
e. In collaboration with the Country Representative/Project Director,or other primary
country point-of-contact maintain regular communication with colleagues and State
Department (as required), fostering a solutions-oriented and collaborative posture.
f. In collaboration with the Country Representative/Project Director or other primary
country point-of-contact, liaise with external organizations to develop scopes of work for
subawards, as related to the MCH scope.
g. Participate in regular check-ins, as organized by the Project Management team for
Liberia.
Deliverables and Timeline
This consultancy agreement is for up to 32 days for the period Jan 26, 2026 to April 30, 2026. Key
deliverables include:
| Activity | Estimated LOE | Estimated Completion Date |
| Orientation to activities under EpiC and review documents | 2 days | January 30, 2026 |
| Participate in work planning workshop, in-person, to advise team on the development of the MCH component of the integrated FY25/FY26 workplan; draft workplan activities in English. The workplan will be for a nine-month period, clearly delineating what will be accomplished January to September 2026. Work in collaboration with EpiC Liberia Project Director and HQ technical and management backstops. | 10 days | February 13. 2026 |
| Collaborate with EpiC Liberia Country Lead and others to identify in-country partners and to develop their SOWs | 5 days | February 20, 2026 |
| Update workplan based on client and other external and internal stakeholder comments and feedback. | 3 days | February 27, 2026 |
| Provide technical support and coordination as appropriate to ensure smooth completion of the workplan and initiation of implementation. Inputs could include: • Development of JDs for recruitment of MCH staff • Regular and ad hoc calls/meetings with country team • Liaising with Country Office staff to assess bottlenecks, troubleshoot challenges, and recommend timely course corrections. | 12 days | April 30, 2026 |
| Total | 32 days |
Deliverables/Milestones & Due Dates:
1. Bi-weekly check-in call with the Liberia MCH backstop to provide concise summaries of key
updates and progress, emerging opportunities, and recommend action steps. Summary will
be included in the monthly reports. (Calls are due: bi-weekly)
2. Submission of monthly report and invoice detailing completed tasks, accompanied by
supporting documentation, as applicable (Due: at the end of each full month – 28 February, 31
March and 30 April, 2026).
3. High quality, feasible MCH workplan activities that adhere to technical standards as per the
Liberian context. Date: 16 March, 2026.
The position will be based in FHI 360’s office in Monrovia. Liberian nationals and candidates
currently based in Liberia are encouraged to apply.
Application: Send a CV and motivation letter to Liberia.EpiC.recruitment@fhi360.org . Closing date
is Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5.00 pm GMT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.