Senior National Consultant (Innovation Summit) at Malaria Consortium

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this term of reference (TOR) is to support the country office technical team to drive innovation using proof of concepts and lessons learnt from impactful research/projects implemented in previous years in the light of the new organizational strategy and contribute to business development.

Scope of the Assignment

• The scope of the technical assistance involves supporting a brainstorming workshop on innovation for the country office technical team using an appropriate framework to generate innovative concepts/ideas that can be developed into proposals.
• The TA will also support the review of existing proofs of concept with the view to developing them further in the pathway for adoption and scale-up.

Specific tasks:
The review of existing proofs of concept and development of innovative concepts/ideas will be led by one (1) Senior National Consultant to carry out these specific tasks:

• Familiarisation with the new Malaria Consortium strategy 2025-2028 and NMEP’s strategy for malaria control.
• Desk review of previous projects, existing proof of concept in preparation for a robust brainstorming workshop on innovation to generate innovative concepts/ideas
• Coordinate the brainstorming workshop on innovation to generate innovative concepts/ideas that align with the new strategy and are relevant in the Nigerian context.
• Submission of the compilation of innovative concepts and ideas that can be developed into proposals.
• Prepare a report of the consultancy.

Deliverables:

• Desk Review Report
• Innovative concepts/ideas that can be developed into proposals
• Workshop Report
• Consultancy report

Qualifications and experience

• PhD or equivalent experience in Public/Global Health, Implementation Science, Health Systems, Health Policy and Planning or related field is required.
• Have at least 10 years’ experience in implementation science, health policy and health system strengthening in public health-related programmes, preferably in areas related to implementation research.
• Demonstrate extensive experience of working with Ministries of Health, NMEP, SMEP, NPHCDA, SPHCDA, other government sectors, donor agencies and/or implementing partners.
• Excellent knowledge of malaria prevention and control in endemic settings, current global realities, National malaria elimination strategies and health systems strengthening strategies.
• Excellent technical writing and facilitating skills are highly required.
• Availability for the period of this assignment.
• Ability to give attention to details.
• Self-motivated, team player but also able to work independently.
• Meets tight deadlines and able to work under pressure.