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Purpose of Assignment

• The purpose of this Terms of Reference is to engage data clerks to support the 2025 AZM campaign personnel database development, including uploading personnel nomination forms, data cleaning, and verifying account numbers across the 11 and 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Gombe and Adamawa States, respectively.

Scope

• The role of the data clerk is to ensure the proper execution of the 2025 AZM campaign personnel database development, including data cleaning, verifying and correcting account numbers as well as uploading personnel nomination forms.
• The data clerks will work collaboratively with the LGA team to ensure that all nomination forms are uploaded in their respective LGAs of assignment.

Expected Output / Deliverables.

• Attend an orientation session on using the data collection tool.
• Perform data entry and enroll all personnel in the assigned LGA(s) using Kobo Collect.
• Upload the collected data to the Kobo Collect server.
• Accurately verify, clean and revise personnel selection data in Excel template downloads.
• Ensure accurate entry and verification of all bank account details.
• Conduct data cleaning and corrections for all personnel records.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive report.
• Complete and sign the timesheet.

Deliverables:

• Narrative Report to be Submitted through SPM/SM&E.

Qualifications and Experience
Essentials:

• Dataset of completed interviews submitted.

Type of personnel required:
Data Collectors:

• Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Social Sciences, Health-related fields, or quantitative discipline.
• Possess a functional android device.
• Experience in conducting public health research, particularly data collection.
• Knowledge of data collection and entry using Kobo collect and data cleaning.
• Proficiency in using modern technology for data entry, including mobile phones for data collection and laptops for data entry.
• Prior experience in data entry is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in speaking Hausa (local language).
• Residents of Gombe and Adamawa States in either case preferred.
• Familiarity with the terrain, traditions, and culture of the locality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to write reports effectively.

Desirable:

• Previous working experience with MC and on Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaigns have added advantages.

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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 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.