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Requirements

Education:

• An Advanced University Degree (Master’s or higher) in one or more of the following fields: Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Health, Community Health, Public Administration, Social Sciences, WASH Engineering, Social and Behaviour Change Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, or other closely related disciplines relevant to the assignment.

 Work Experience:

• At least 7–10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), women’s empowerment, or community development.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting gender analyses, assessments, or evaluations, preferably within WASH or related sectors.
• Proven expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), including design and implementation of mid-term or end-line evaluations.
• Strong track record in applying gender evidence and analysis to inform programme design, strategy development, and policy recommendations.
• Extensive experience in qualitative research methodologies, including conducting and analyzing KIIs, FGDs, and participatory approaches. Experience in feminist evaluation methodologies is an asset.
• Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders, particularly in low-resource or development contexts.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage field logistics, coordinate data collection, and ensure adherence to ethical and quality standards.
• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences at national and community levels.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and report writing skills, with ability to produce high-quality, evidence-based outputs within tight deadlines.

 Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Working knowledge of Hausa or other relevant local languages in Kaduna and Adamawa is a strong asset.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Strong understanding of gender-transformative programming approaches, including power analysis and intersectionality.
• Familiarity with WASH systems strengthening, including service delivery, governance, financing, and community engagement.
• Experience in gender-sensitive and inclusive data collection and analysis, including addressing ethical considerations and safeguarding.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (qualitative and/or quantitative) is desirable.
• Strong understanding of social norms and behaviour change related to WASH and gender.

Desirables:

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria, particularly Kaduna and/or Adamawa States.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with sensitivity to local contexts.

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About the Job

• The scope of work for the Technical Support to the 10 State Governments on the Implementation of Programme-Based Budgeting in the 2027-2029 Multi-Year Budget Programme include:
  • Development of 2027-2029 Medium Term Expenditure Framework for the 10 States
  • Development and review of the 10 States PBB pilot sectors, Medium Term Sector Strategies (MTSS) of Health, Education, WASH, and Social Protection
  • Strengthening institutions and building capacities of MDAs in the 10 states on the concept and implementation of programme-based budgeting in the 10 states
  • Sensitization and PBB training for the House of Assembly Committees on Finance and Appropriation, Health, Education, Social Protection and WASH in the 10 states
  • Development and implementation of the 10 states transition plan for moving from the traditional line-item mode of budgeting to Programme-based budgeting for the Education, Health, WASH, and Social ProtectionSectors
  • Strengthening planning, supervision/monitoring /evaluation, and reporting on the result-based budgeting initiative -including capacity building of the parliament around their oversight function and establishment of the 10 states budget monitoring platform
  • Conduct citizen’s budget forum - CSOs and Media sensitization on the PBB and promote public awareness of PBB and budget transparency, and accountability in the 10 states
  • Documentation of lessons, challenges to support scaling up of the initiative to other Sectors of the 10 states
  • If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File ToR TMC0003096.pdf 

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in relevant fields such as Economics, Public Finances Management, Social Sciences, Social Policy, Finance/Accounting, and development studies.

Work Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in PFM activities, with previous experience in the successful implementation of international development activities.
• Experience in developing MTSS for education, health, social protection and WASH in Nigeria
• Experience in developing MTEF at the subnational level in Nigeria
• Experience in developing subnational budget using the programme-based budgeting approach
• Experience in capacity building of government officials on MTSS, MTEF and programme-based budgeting in Nigeria
• Experience in developing budget performance indicators and monitoring mechanism at the subnational level in Nigeria
• Experience with UN/UNICEF or other donor funded projects focused on governance and public financial management focused on education, health, and WASH.
• Problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills.
• Strong skill set in reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Good team player and highly organized with strong planning, coordinating and time management skills.

Language Requirements:

• English

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Experience in developing MTSS for education, health, social protection and WASH in Nigeria
• Experience in developing MTEF at the subnational level in Nigeria
• Experience in developing subnational budget using the programme-based budgeting approach
• Experience in capacity building of government officials on MTSS, MTEF and programme-based budgeting in Nigeria.

 Desirables:

• Knowledge of PFM at the subnational government in Nigeria.