Consultant at Project Hope

Description of Duties / Responsibilities
The Consultant will work under the direct guidance of the Country Representative. The Consultant will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct desk research on corporate social responsibility and/or sustainable investment policies and practices of private sector investors across different sectors in Nigeria associated with OVC and other similar areas of interventions.
• Develop a well-designed pitch/proposal for private sector funding, based on different themes (Health and Social services). The pitch/proposal should also include investment opportunities and social returns on investment for businesses across different sectors
• Compile case studies based on OVC activities on the ARFH ICHSSA 2 project. This will include reviewing program documentation from both ARFH and FHI360 (community and facility levels)
• Draft a guide, focusing on mainstream social and environmental business practices in compliance with local and international standards and which should entail:
• Overview on the business case for sustainable and responsible investment in the context of OVC welfare systems
• Brief overview of country-specific sustainability policies for investments and the institutional landscape supporting sustainable/responsible private sector investment.
• Case studies showcasing best practices on sustainable investment. The outline of the report to be provided by Project HOPE
• Document the phone interviews conducted and their related content.

Expected Outputs and Timelines:

• Outline of report and structure of profiles created (end of February)
• Final report completed (2nd week in March 2021)

Experience / Skills:

• Ability to gather and synthesize research material from various sectors/organizations
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Understanding of OVC welfare systems sustainability strategies and investment policy.
• Knowledge of the current and emerging trends in Nigeria’s sustainability policies
• Knowledge of the private sector in Nigeria
• Experience with research on sustainable investment practices applied by Nigerian companies is an asset
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, internet, PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently, with flexibility and deliver results under time pressure;

Education

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, international relations, international development, business administration, or related field.
• Experience required At least 5 years of experience working in the areas of sustainable and responsible investment, economic development and/or investment promotion.

Expected Deliverables:

• A consultancy work plan that includes timeline and a proposed outline and methodology for the consultancy
• Final consultancy report.

Special Conditions:

• The Consultant is expected to be familiar with both Local Government and State structures in Lagos State
• Given the current restrictions around COVID-19, the Consultant should be prepared to move around Lagos, LGAs and State Ministries if need be (observing all safety guidelines in relation to COVID-19).

Costs

• Costs for consultant travel as approved in the workplan will be reimbursed
• Project HOPE will pay a lump sum towards communication costs
• Consultant daily rate will be N50,000 (Fifty thousand Naira); to be paid on submission of satisfactory final consultancy report (Business Investment Case)