Program Officer (Consultant)-Jigawa at Malaria Consortium

Objective

• The objective of this consultancy is to engage qualified Program Officer(s) who will provide operational and technical support to the state implementation team to ensure effective planning, coordination, implementation, and reporting of the 2025 integrated SMC/ITN campaign.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The Program Officer Consultant will support Malaria Consortium’s state implementation team to deliver SMC/ITN activities at LGA level.
• The consultant will coordinate closely with LGA Field Officers, state stakeholders, supervisors, and health facility staff to ensure successful campaign roll-out.
• The role covers operational planning, supervision, logistics coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Methodology
Engagement and Onboarding:

• Consultant will be engaged as short-term personnel via MC’s standard HR processes.
• Orientation will cover campaign guidelines, operational plans, ICT4D tools, and reporting protocols.

Embedded Support Model:

• Consultant will be embedded within MC’s state implementation structure and work across all assigned LGAs.
• Will coordinate directly with LGA teams, supervisors, and MC State Technical Officer.

Implementation Strategy:

• Support operational planning and ensure timely availability of campaign materials.
• Coordinate logistics distribution, training, and supervision across assigned LGAs.
• Monitor implementation quality, providing technical support to supervisors, LFOs, and community structures.

Support and Supervision:

• Report directly to the State Programme Manager, with dotted-line technical oversight from the State Technical Officer.
• Participate in daily coordination and review meetings at state level.

Data Quality and Reporting:

• Ensure timely collection and review of LGA-level activity reports.
• Validate submitted data in collaboration with M&E and ICT4D teams.

Timeline:

• Consultant will be engaged for 30 working days from August to October 2025.

Key Responsibilities
Daily Tasks:
Program Implementation (70%):

• Support operational planning, training, logistics distribution, and supervision.
• Monitor implementation at LGA and community level, ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Provide technical assistance to LGA stakeholders, supervisors, and field teams.
• Ensure accountability for commodities and supplies at LGA level.

Reporting & Coordination (20%):

• Collect, review, and validate reports from LGA Field Officers.
• Support timely submission of activity reports, trip reports, and coverage summaries.
• Participate in daily review and coordination meetings.

Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement (10%):

• Provide on-the-job support and coaching to supervisors and LGA teams.
• Liaise with local stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders.
• Ensure visibility and ownership of campaign activities at LGA level.

Deliverables:

• Operational readiness reports and training reports.
• Supervision checklists and daily meeting notes.
• Activity and trip reports from supported LGAs.
• End-of-Cycle report contributions and documentation of lessons learned.
• Final consultancy report.

Accountability:

• Reports directly to the State Programme Manager – Yobe.
• Works closely with the State Technical Officer, M&E Officer, and ICT4D team.
• Adheres to MC’s safeguarding, ethics, and data protection policies.

Support and Resources:

• Consultant to use personal laptop and smartphone.
• MC will provide access to internet and campaign reporting tools.
• ICT4D and supervision tools will be deployed during onboarding.

Expected Outcome:

• Smooth coordination and implementation of SMC/ITN activities across LGAs.
• Timely availability of commodities, training, and logistics.
• Accurate and timely reporting from LGAs.
• Strengthening capacity of supervisors and LGA teams.
• Documentation of lessons learned and best practices.

Consultancy Requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years experience in program implementation, preferably malaria or public health campaigns.
• Strong coordination and supervisory skills.
• Experience in logistics and stakeholder engagement.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa; Kanuri is an advantage.
• For this position, previous working experience with MC and in SMC are added advantages.