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Responsibilities

The consultant will support WSUP to conduct in-depth key informant interviews in the selected countries. In each country, the consultant will liaise with MCGL staff to connect with relevant stakeholders, collect and analyze information/data, draft reports and disseminate activity learning. The consultant will analyze, consolidate, and present findings from Phase II to MCGL at the end of the activity.

• Conduct country-level key informant interviews – 6 days
• Analyze results in collaboration with WSUP– 10 days
• Draft and finalize country briefs and consolidated report on Phase II findings, incorporating findings from phase 1 report – 13 days

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public/Global health, environmental engineering, international relations or another related field
• Familiarity with service delivery policies and stakeholders within the global water, sanitation, hygiene, waste management and cleaning sectors
• Knowledge of service delivery models, contracting arrangements and funding models for water, sanitation, hygiene, waste management and cleaning services
• Experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing qualitative research activities
• Experience leading the development of and writing technical reports
• Strong communication, analytical and writing skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience with qualitative data collection (e.g. Key informant interviews, focus group discussions etc.)

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Responsibilities

• Provide TA in the coordinate of all aspects of program planning, budget and work plan development and provide ongoing monitoring of activity progress against the workplan.
• Ensure that implementation is in line with contractual terms of reference, scope, budget and quality parameters and that payments are made based on achieved and reported milestones.
• Assist the technical teams in the design, implementation, monitoring and assessment of activities cross project locations.
• Develop timely, high-quality and result-based reports, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking matrices, target implementation plan and relevant project narratives and updates as required.
• Work closely with Jhpiego technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs and monitor country level spending
• Assist in the development of new program approaches that are linked to related services
• Work with finance team to monitor expenditures, ensure overall alignment with work plan budget and advise on any necessary adjustments.
• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with both government and key program stakeholders at all levels in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher project visibility.
• Coordinate Quality improvement and capacity development efforts in the State, LGA and health facilities
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the program.
• Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB, COVID19 and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Ensure that Jhpiego and Governement delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services) - Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to improve program efficiencies
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of QI activities to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals
• Coordinate Knowledge management, communication, documentation and scientific content development such as Manuscript, abstract, success stories and articles for publication
• Guide and support the government in establishing sound management system to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to GF requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in public health, sociology, or related health, medical, or social science discipline; masters-level degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working on Global fund programs and strong experience providing technical assistance to government of Nigeria
• 6-7 years’ experience with international development program , operational and technical expertise with a preference in Quality improvement program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in Quality improvement programs for HIV, TB, Malaria and COVID19
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• References will be required.