Purpose of the Consultancy
- The purpose of this consultancy is to support the implementation of a rapid nutrition ecosystem assessment at the state level. The assessment will generate qualitative insights and draw on existing quantitative data to understand system drivers influencing nutrition outcomes.
- The consultant will engage key stakeholders, collect and analyze data, document findings using structured tools, and develop a concise state insight brief. These outputs will contribute to a cross-state synthesis across selected Nigerian states led by VillageReach.
Scope of Work
The consultant will implement the state-level nutrition ecosystem assessment using standardized tools and guidance provided by VillageReach.
Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
- Validate and refine pre-developed stakeholder lists
- Engage state-level government gatekeepers and relevant authorities to secure approvals and facilitate the assessment
- Coordinate with the State Ministry of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Agency, and nutrition focal persons
- Coordinate and schedule interviews and consultations with key stakeholders
Qualitative Data Collection
- Conduct key informant interviews (KIIs) with government officials, program managers, implementing partners, and technical experts
- Facilitate focused consultations where required
- Capture detailed notes using structured templates provided on key system domains, including governance, financing, service delivery, workforce, supply chains, and information systems related to nutrition programming
Document Review
- Collect and review relevant state-level documents (e.g., policies, strategies, program reports)
- Extract key information using provided templates
Quantitative Data Review and Extraction
- Extract relevant state-level nutrition data and program indicators from existing sources (e.g., DHIS2, state reports, dashboards, logistics data)
- Use quantitative data to contextualize and triangulate qualitative findings
- points with relevant state stakeholders where needed
- Document all data sources and clearly note any limitations, gaps, or inconsistencies
Structured Documentation of Findings
- Complete all data collection templates, including KII summaries, document review templates, and quantitative data extraction sheets
- Organize findings according to predefined domains aligned with the WHO Health Systems Strengthening framework
- Ensure all findings are clearly sourced and attributable
State-Level Insight Generation
- Develop a concise state-level insight brief summarizing key nutrition ecosystem enablers, operational challenges, and emerging patterns and contextual insights
- Highlight priority issues for further analysis
Collaboration and Clarifications
Reporting and Coordination
- Participate in follow-up discussions to clarify findings as needed
- Respond to feedback on submitted outputs
- Deliverables
- Stakeholder engagement log and list of consultations conducted
- Completed KII
- Completed document review and data extraction templates
- Extracted quantitative dataset with sources documented
- State insight brief
- Participation in clarification discussions, as needed
The consultant will report to the VillageReach Nigeria Country Team Lead.
VillageReach will provide:
- Assessment tools and templates
- Data collection and documentation guidance
- Analytical framework
- Technical guidance and quality assurance
VillageReach will lead ecosystem mapping, cross-state synthesis, and final reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Systems, or a related field
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in public health, nutrition programming, or health systems assessments
- Demonstrated experience conducting mixed-methods research or assessments
- Familiarity with Nigeria's health and nutrition systems
- Experience engaging government stakeholders and development partners
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
- Ability to synthesize complex system insights into clear findings
- Experience conducting qualitative data collection and analysis
- Familiarity with health systems strengthening approaches
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