Job Opportunities at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

Locations: Ekiti and Kaduna (One in each state.)
Grade: Consultant
Project / Program: RSSH
Reporting to: Senior Technical & Specialist CSS, ISD/QI.
Duration: Two months (with the possibility of an extension)

Job Description
The State Engagement Advisor will:

• Support the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) to conduct needs assessment, develop an implementation plan, M&E plan as well as concept notes in relation to interventions and activities to be implemented under the RSSH 2021-2023 grant. 
• S/He will work for an initial period of three months and provide the necessary support to relevant state structures for timely implementation of activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conduct of a capacity and needs assessment of the health system with a focus on the RSSH core areas (PSM, HMIS, LabS, CSS, ISD/QI) and produce a detailed report of findings
• Lead the state implementation planning and workplan development workshop and support key stakeholders to use the findings from the needs assessment to identify priority needs and design targeted interventions to respond to them.
• Provide technical assistance in the development of a comprehensive implementation plan, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework and budget, within the ceiling allocated to each state, for the period of the RSSH grant
• Provide hands-on technical support to the PCU supporting the state engagement component, ensuring highest level of project management skills are applied to achieve timely results
• Support the PCU to develop concept notes in relation to interventions and activities
• Support strengthening of PCU and relevant stakeholders in the states
• Document the status and achievements and feedback to relevant state authorities and the PR
• Participate in any other activities related to the above functions.

Experience and Qualification

• MBBS or Master's Degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences or Social Sciences or other related fields.
• At least 10 years of experience working in the state health system
• Experience working on international donor-funded programs (Global Fund preferred) is added advantage.
• Experience designing and implementing health systems strengthening interventions
• Experience with HIV, TB & Malaria programs
• Leadership experience in management of public health programmes and relationship with state government and civil society networks at leadership strategic level.
• Strong leadership competencies in both the mobilization of teams on one hand; the design, development and mainstreaming of new processes or procedures, on the other hand.
• Experience at organizing and facilitating systems strengthening, capacity development and mentoring processes
• Ability to lead and guide strategy development with the State Ministry of Health (SMOH) and Civil Society networks, manage technical implementation of proposed project initiatives, as well as ability to supervise, mentor and coach project and government staff.
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English.
• Strong skills in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software (Microsoft Office applications preferred).
• Experience using web-based applications (email, browsing, and literature retrieval).
• Consultants are to reside in state of application.

Essential skills:

• Strong IT, administrative and data analysis skills
• Good written & oral communication /presentation skills
• Organizational skills & ability to multitask
• Excellent inter-personal skills as well as working well within a team environment
• Certification on  Data Management & Analysis

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Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 20 Days
Funding source:  Global Fund

Preamble

• The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has received funding from Global Fund in continuance of the pursuit of its statutory responsibilities for HIV/AIDS treatment, care & Support and strengthening of health systems in Nigeria by further addressing the gaps in the National HIV prevention and treatment program.
• In its efforts to achieve and strengthening of community routine monitoring and surveillance system for the non-health sector the Agency is therefore, seeking for qualified professionals who specialized in Reviewing and Validation of Guideline/SOP, Handbook and other GHR Job Aids for HIV & TB Programmes.
• In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Agency, therefore invites technical proposal and Priced Quotations from reputable consultants for the immediate engagement of their services.

Terms of Reference for Feasibility Study on Medically Assisted Therapy (MAT) Background

• It is evident that human rights have serious implications for the spread and impact of HIV on individuals and communities. A lack of respect for human rights fuels the spread and exacerbates the impact of HIV. Thus, the nexus between HIV and human rights is demonstrated in its disproportionate incidence and spread among certain groups which, depending on the nature of the epidemic and the prevailing social, legal and economic conditions, include women, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs and female sex workers amongst others.  
• With regard to programmes to reduce social-cultural, human and environmental barriers to HIV and TB services, interventions that will improve the knowledge, skills and coordination role of multisector structures (government and private sector levels) on gender, patient rights into institutional programmes and services are required. Addressing these barriers will improve access to and utilization of HIV and TB services by general, key and vulnerable populations. 
• The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is collaborating with partners plans to review programming tools for the provision of safety security, access to justice including setting up a functional paralegal system, emergency assistance for KPs, PLHIV, AGYW and other HIV & TB vulnerable groups for accessing shelter, food, clothing, medical and legal services as might be needed in the HIV/AIDS response in Nigeria.

Tasks for the Consultant
Under the technical guidance and overall supervision of the Community Prevention and Care Support Department:

The Lead Consultant will:

• Facilitate preliminary discussions during the review and validation workshops for all the documents
• Ensure the consultants collate comments and recommendations of all relevant stakeholders for all the required programming documents
• Work with each consultant, harmonize and ensure due diligence on all the documents.
• Drafting of workshops reports reflecting recommendations
• Harmonize and ensure due diligence for all relevant documents.

  Expected Deliverables

• Availability of guidelines/SOPs for the provision of safety security, access to justice, legal literacy, emergency assistance funds for KPs, PLHIV & AGYW service providers, service users for KPs, PLHIV & AGYW & other HIV & TB vulnerable groups
• Availability of GHR SBCC materials for KPs, PLHIV & AGYW service providers, service users for KPs, PLHIV & AGYW & other HIV & TB vulnerable groups in communities in appropriate languages and for online trainings

Experience / Qualifications
The requisite qualifications of the Lead Consultant shall include the following:

• Doctorates Degree in the Social Sciences and/or Public Health with relevant specialization including Gender, Human Rights, Law, Psychology, Diversity Studies, or Sexual and Reproductive Health
• At least 8 years’ experience in HIV/ key populations and must be familiar with health and non-health sector in HIV/AIDS and TB programming
•  At least 5 years’ experience in HIV / key population must be familiar with safety and security, access to justice, legal literacy, GHR IEC materials development in appropriate languages, expert in online modules respectively.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the HIV/AIDS, KP programming in sub-Saharan Africa and in Nigeria in particular.
• Should have undertaken at least one (1) similar assignment in the last two years with letter of engagement as evidence.
• Ability to communicate ideas in a manner conducive to their practical application and comfortable working as part of a team to add value to collective results

Duration of the Consultancy

• Each consultant shall work over a period of 20 days to deliver on the assigned tasks.

Additional Information

• The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) will make available the necessary documents and reports and other information concerning this assignment.
• You may obtain additional information at the following Agency's address.

Remuneration
The consultant will be paid based on the approved Global Funds budget for all the activities on a verified report after the completion of the assignment.

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Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 20 Days
Funding source:  Global Fund
Slot: 5

Preamble

• The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has received funding from Global Fund in continuance of the pursuit of its statutory responsibilities for HIV/AIDS treatment, care & Support and strengthening of health systems in Nigeria by further addressing the gaps in the National HIV prevention and treatment program.
• In its efforts to achieve and strengthening of community routine monitoring and surveillance system for the non-health sector the Agency is therefore, seeking for qualified professionals who specialized in Reviewing and Validation of Guideline/SOP, Handbook and other GHR Job Aids for HIV & TB Programmes.
• In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Agency, therefore invites technical proposal and Priced Quotations from reputable consultants for the immediate engagement of their services.

Terms of Reference for Feasibility Study on Medically Assisted Therapy (MAT) Background

• It is evident that human rights have serious implications for the spread and impact of HIV on individuals and communities. A lack of respect for human rights fuels the spread and exacerbates the impact of HIV. Thus, the nexus between HIV and human rights is demonstrated in its disproportionate incidence and spread among certain groups which, depending on the nature of the epidemic and the prevailing social, legal and economic conditions, include women, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs and female sex workers amongst others.  
• With regard to programmes to reduce social-cultural, human and environmental barriers to HIV and TB services, interventions that will improve the knowledge, skills and coordination role of multisector structures (government and private sector levels) on gender, patient rights into institutional programmes and services are required. Addressing these barriers will improve access to and utilization of HIV and TB services by general, key and vulnerable populations. 
• The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is collaborating with partners plans to review programming tools for the provision of safety security, access to justice including setting up a functional paralegal system, emergency assistance for KPs, PLHIV, AGYW and other HIV & TB vulnerable groups for accessing shelter, food, clothing, medical and legal services as might be needed in the HIV/AIDS response in Nigeria.

Tasks for the Consultant
Under the technical guidance and overall supervision of the Community Prevention and Care Support Department:

The Five (5) Co Consultants will:

• Conduct desk review on existing programming tools that covers all their areas of competency:
  • Safety and security
  • Access to justice
  • Legal literacy
  • GHR IEC materials in appropriate languages
  • Expert in online modules.
• Develop the content for the documents to fill the identified gaps covering all areas of competencies as stated in (a) above
• Develop the presentation slides covering all areas of competencies for capacity building workshops.

  Expected Deliverables

• Availability of guidelines/SOPs for the provision of safety security, access to justice, legal literacy, emergency assistance funds for KPs, PLHIV & AGYW service providers, service users for KPs, PLHIV & AGYW & other HIV & TB vulnerable groups
• Availability of GHR SBCC materials for KPs, PLHIV & AGYW service providers, service users for KPs, PLHIV & AGYW & other HIV & TB vulnerable groups in communities in appropriate languages and for online trainings

Experience / Qualifications
The requisite qualifications of the 5 Consultants shall include the following:

• At least, Master’s Degree in the Social Sciences, Law, or Public Health with specialization in Gender, Human Rights or Sexual andReproductive Health
• At least 5 years’ experience in HIV / key population must be familiar with health and non-health sector HIV/AIDS and TB programming
•  At least 3 years’ experience in HIV / key population must be familiar with safety and security, access to justice, legal literacy, GHR IEC materials development in appropriate languages, expert in online modules based on the area of competency applied for.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the HIV/AIDS, KP programming in sub-Saharan Africa and in Nigeria in particular.
• Should have undertaken at least one (1) similar assignment in the last two years with letter of engagement as evidence.
• Ability to communicate ideas in a manner conducive to their practical application and comfortable working as part of a team to add value to collective results

Duration of the Consultancy

• Each consultant shall work over a period of 20 days to deliver on the assigned tasks.

Additional Information

• The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) will make available the necessary documents and reports and other information concerning this assignment.
• You may obtain additional information at the following Agency's address.

Remuneration
The consultant will be paid based on the approved Global Funds budget for all the activities on a verified report after the completion of the assignment.

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Background

• The Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) are the embodiment of one of the Global Fund’s founding principles, Country Ownership and as the main multi-stakeholder governance body for Global Fund investments at the country level, CCMs play several key roles, including creating funding requests, nominating Principal Recipients and overseeing grant implementation.
• In carrying out their work, CCMs have to follow the highest standards of ethics and integrity since ethical and responsible decision-making by CCMs is key for the success of Global Fund programs in countries.
• Therefore, CCM members need to apply the highest standards of conduct in their work to prevent, detect, and respond to conflicts of interest, unethical conduct, and prohibited practices, as ethics and good governance contribute to our ability to deliver on our mission to eradicate the three diseases.
• Evidence and experience illustrate that improved ethical conduct and conflict of interest management lead to greater trust and improvements in CCM functioning, and contribute towards more robust funding requests, improved grant oversight and ultimately better programmatic performance and health impact.
• CCMs are required by the CCM Policy through Eligibility Requirement 6 to: approve and adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct for CCM members; develop or update, as necessary, and publish a conflict-of-interest policy that applies to all CCM members, alternates and CCM Secretariat staff; and enforce the Code of Ethical Conduct and apply the conflict-of-interest policy throughout the life of Global Fund grants. Additionally, CCMs must ensure new members are trained on the Code, obtain certification from all members that they have complied with, and commit to continue to comply with the Code and either appoint one CCM member as an Ethics Focal Point or, create an Ethics Committee.
• To support CCMs, the Global Fund is funding a CCM Ethics Officer role, as a part-time position within the CCM Secretariat. The role of the CCM Ethics Officer is to support the Operations function of the CCM, which includes ensuring Ethical leadership and conduct.
• The CCM Ethics Officer should also serve as the Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Focal Point for the CCM.

Job Description

• The CCM Ethics Officer acts as the ethics function of the CCM Secretariat and reports to both the CCM Executive Secretary and the CCM leadership. The CCM Ethics Officer works with the existing CCM Ethics Committee or CCM Ethics Focal Point (depending on which one the CCM has in place). The CCM Ethics Officer is part of the CCM Secretariat and therefore cannot be a CCM member. For this role, the CCM Ethics Officer will be receiving guidance and support from the Ethics Office of the Global Fund.
• The role of the CCM Ethics Officer is to support the Operations function of the CCM which includes ensuring ethical leadership and conduct and to support the CCM in its goal to coordinate national disease programs at the country level, in support of ending the epidemics and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3;
• to contribute to the strategic functioning of a CCM by promoting ethical conduct and decision-making in all CCM activities; to lead the ongoing enforcement of the Code of Ethical Conduct (focusing on conflict of interest management, ethical decision-making and behaviors) to support the Global Fund’s ethical values; and to support the CCM in its shared responsibility for preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and related abuse of power in the context of Global Fund programs.

The specific areas of responsibilities for the CCM Ethics Officer position are:

• Responsibilities related to Values and Principles driven actions & behaviors;
• Responsibilities related to Conflict of Interest (Col) management;
• Responsibilities related to Policies & Procedures;
• Responsibilities related to Accountability in case of alleged or reported breaches;
• Responsibilities related to Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)

Reporting and Communication Lines

• The CCM Ethics Officer reports to both the CCM Executive Secretary and the CCM leadership and liaises and coordinates as needed with the Ethics Office of the Global Fund, and other CCM sub-committees, CCM Secretariat Staff, the Country Team, the CCM Hub and the Principal Recipients.

Key areas of responsibilities
Objective 1 related to Values and Principles driven actions & behaviours:

• Monitoring CCM activities and deliberations to ensure the respect of the Values and Principles included in the CCM Code of Conduct;
• Ensuring ethics considerations are embedded in decision-making processes;
• Providing advice, ongoing guidance and support to all CCM members, CCM Leadership, Executive Committee and CCM Secretariat
• Ensuring all members are trained and aware of their role and responsibilities with training sessions and regular communications;
• Tracking the completion of the CCM Code of Conduct e-learning modules by all CCM members;
• Acting as custodian and mediator of ethical and governance matters to protect the integrity of the CCM as a whole, and resolving issues as they arise.

Objective 2 related to Conflict of Interest (Col) management:

• Ensuring all members have updated Col Declarations on record;
• Pre-screening meetings agendas against Col declarations; identifying perceived, potential or actual Col and informing the CCM Chair;
• Supporting the CCM Chair with managing and mitigating identified Col before, during and after meetings.
• Ensuring the appropriate documentation including Col declarations, meeting minutes and the management of these documents.

Objective 3 related to Policies & Procedures:

• Ensuring the adoption and implementation of the Code of Conduct by the CCM as a body, by all CCM members and for new members going forward, and documenting the adoption;
• Ensuring existing governance documents are periodically reviewed and revised as needed and endorsed by the CCM {by-laws, Col procedures and declaration forms) and that they reflect the CCM Code of Conduct.

Objective 4 related to Accountability in case of alleged or reported breaches:

• Ensuring CCM Code of Conduct breaches are appropriately and timely reported, addressed and documented;
• Promoting and supporting compliance with the Whistle-blowing Policy (Duty to Speak Out);
• Supporting the response to potential ethical misconduct, including advising on investigations;
• Initiating or supporting actions taken to prevent, manage and sanction CCM Code of Conduct breaches.

Objective 5 related to PSEAH:

• Supporting the CCM in its shared responsibility for preventing and responding to SEAH, child protection, and related abuse of power in the context of Global Fund programs;
• Supporting fund recipients in the execution of their PSEAH obligations and overseeing their ongoing adherence to the PSEAH requirements in the Code of Conduct for Recipient·
• Serving as the in-country point of contact for the Global Fund on matters of PSEAH and coordinating the PSEAH Focal Points at the Principal Recipient level;
• Acting as a “safe space” for in-person reporting of SEAH allegations and ensuring that the same exists across implementers;
• Where available, joining and participating actively in any in-country PSEA networks;
• Maintaining up-to-date referral pathways for victim/survivor support referrals;
• Liaising on victim/survivor support with the Global Fund’s Victim Advocate and In-Country Support Coordinator;
• Providing expertise on PSEAH to the CCM, including support and guidance to the CCM leadership;
• Organizing an annual PSEAH training for CCM members, with the support of the in-country PSEA network and the Global Fund

Performance Metrics

• All CCM members have adopted the CCM Code of Conduct within three months of becoming a member.
• All CCM members have completed the online trainings available to learn and new members have done so within six months of becoming a member.
• All CCM members are trained regarding PSEAH, and continued PSEAH training is planned at least one time per year.
• All in-country PSEAH meetings are attended by the CCM Ethics Officer, or an appointed deputy as required, and key relevant information is brought back and shared with CCM members at the following CCM meeting.
• All documents related to Col are accessible and regularly updated, so that they can be shared and accessed by the Global Fund’s Ethics Office as needed.
• If applicable, the CCM Ethics Officer ensures timely circulation of documents to support the Ethics Committee meetings; circulation of documents at least five working days before each meeting is considered best practice.

Candidate Profile
Qualifications Essential:

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Ethics, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience Essential:

• Solid experience in building and developing partnerships in political environments and in mediating complex issues and deliverables at country, regional and international level.
• Experience working in program planning and management and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in PSEAH or a related field, or in the prevention of/response to issues of misconduct.
• Solid understanding and experience of strategic, organizational, and management issues.
• Understanding of Global Fund processes and its funding model.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• At least 5 years of professional experience (international or national) working in planning or management in the humanitarian sector or public health or disease program management.

Competencies Languages:

• Working level of English as well as knowledge of the local language are requirements for this role.

Technical Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, email, internet and websites.

• Robust understanding of Governance and Ethics matters.
• High degree of organization, initiative, political awareness and knowledge of public health issues.
• Strong inter-personal skills and proven ability to communicate and interact diplomatically with high-level officials from the government, NGOs, UN agencies, the private sector and in-country PSEA network members.
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Previous experience and/or background with government or private sector desirable.

Period of Performance

• This is a part-time position and the period of performance and expected duration of the contract is at least one year renewable.