LGA Consultant at Breakthrough ACTION

Scope of Work

The LGA Consultant will provide required technical and coordination including programmatic support on TB for the pilot testing of the SBC interventions for the TB HCD designs.
In addition to the summary above, specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Provide day to day oversight and supervision to the implementation of the TB HCD feasibility phase activity.
• In collaboration with the LGA TBLS, identify and conduct advocacy to all relevant stakeholders at facility and community level.
• Work together with the LGA TBLS in the coordination and monitoring of activity across all intervention’s areas.
• In collaboration with the relevant units, coordinate and manage logistics for internal and external meetings, workshops, and other program activities as needed;
• Manage distribution of project prototypes to the relevant intervention sites and ensure effective documentation of utilization.
• Provide process monitoring with PPMVs, religious leader, NURTW, community leaders in the LGA.
• Together with the technical leads, track, harmonize and provide updates on project events to ensure there are no overlaps.
• Assist in the preparation and logistical planning for various events, functions etc with the Technical leads in their LGAs.
• Identify and resolve diverse issues as they arise, which often requires interpretation of existing procedures and processes and independently determining the appropriate application;
• Proactively reminds the technical leads of future project events/meetings and workshops
• Document the implementation process, success stories and provide key highlights including lessons learned on weekly basi

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social/health sciences, business management, public administration or related discipline is required.
• Previous experience carrying out related task with donor-funded project is desirable;
• Previous work experience implementing USAID-funded or donor funded health programs is strongly preferred;
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills and attention to details is essential;
• Knowledge of NGO programme management is a plus;
• Knowledge of key health sector players in the public and aid sectors in Nigeria required;
• Excellent communication skills (written & spoken) in English and Hausa languages or English and Yoruba languages (whichever is applicable) is required;
• Geographical knowledge of the state (Lagos or Kano) is a must. Candidates who currently reside in these states will be given top priority

Location

2 LGAs each in Lagos and Kano states.