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  • Posted: Sep 19, 2017
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    Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening ...
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    Call for Expression of Interest - Monitoring & Evaluation Consultants for Vitamin A Supplement Project

    Health programming for CRS in Nigeria has undergone significant growth over the past 2        years and currently includes projects in the areas of malaria, HIV, childhood       tuberculosis, polio eradication, nutrition, WASH and health systems strengthening. The            VAS M&E Consultant will facilitate high quality VAS programming as well as position CRS    in Nigeria for growth in Nutrition/MNCH programming.

    CRS has received funding from Micronutrient Initiative (MI), an international not for profit NGOwith its headquarter in Ottawa, Canada and a country office in Abuja Nigeria. MI supports and promotes food fortification and micronutrient supplementation    program in developing countries including Nigeria. MI program focus in Nigeria include promotion of vitamin A supplementation, salt iodization, iron and folic acid supplementation for pregnant women and use of Zinc and low-osmolarity ORS in the management of childhood diarrhea. Since 1997, MI provided more than 75% of the vitamin A required for supplementation programs in developing countries–more than 8 billion capsules and oral doses of vitamin A. MI in collaboration with CCPN have developed a robust VAS SBCC strategy to improve VAS using the MNCH Week as the delivery platform. 

    In addition, although recent monitoring reports suggest that health personnel have been trained to provide MNCH-Week in most of the 14 MI priority states, it is difficult to ascertain content of training. Moreover, training is not standardized across states and local government areas and may not be provided in accordance with the MNCHWs  guidelines. CRS in collaboration with MI will support the production and distribution of job-aids for VAS as well as the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of VAS during the November 2017 MNCH Weeks in Gombe and Plateau states.

    OBJECTIVES OF THIS CONSULTANCY

    The Vitamin A Supplement project has four (4) specific objectives. These include:

    • To increase coverage of Vitamin A supplementation in Gombe and Plateau    States;
    • To roll out the recently developed VAS-SBCC strategy in Gombe and Plateau States;
    • To support Gombe and Plateau States to effectively plan and implement the November 2017 MNCHW;
    • To support the states to provide high quality and effective monitoring and    supportive supervision during the November 2017 MNCHW.

    DELIVERABLES:

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    • Extract indicators from Performance Framework to support project   implementation plan;
    • Develop an M&E plan for monitoring;
    • Support the activities of the state-based VAS Consultants to ensure quality and timeliness of data collection and reporting
    • Provide technical oversight and guidance to strengthen state-level M&E systems;
    • Ensure proper orientation and quality supervision to CRS state-based VAS consultants and independent monitors and M&E focal persons in the State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDAs);
    • Refine the electronic platform for data capturing and advise on solutions for continuous improvement;
    • Support the implementation of the MNCH Week at the state levels.

    Report writing and data dissemination

    • Write-up data findings and initial draft report;
    • Share findings with CRS project team;
    • Support final report development in collaboration with State Consultants.
    • Development of lessons learned, best practices and case studies.

    PLANNING & LOGISTICS
    Travel to Gombe and Plateau states will be required for this consultancy service.

    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Public Health, International Development, or Social Sciences. Master’s degree holders will be preferred.
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluating health programs in a Northern and Southern states of the country.
    • Prior experience in a project management is desirable.
    • Knowledge of national health management information systems, strategies and tools in Nigeria; familiarity with DHIS2.0 platform is required
    • Demonstrated experience with collection/analysis of epidemiological data
    • Understanding of principles and current approaches to M&E for health programming, including knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative methods
    • Experience with participatory and community-based M&E systems
    • Previous experience with development of e-platforms for data capturing and reporting
    • Proficiency in database development/management, and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and information to various stakeholders
    • Experience using ICT4D for data collection preferred
    • Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys
    • Experience with facilitation and capacity strengthening
    • Ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
    • Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
    • Public relations skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands.
    • Strategic, analytical and decision-making skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Proficiency in database development/management; and statistical software (SPSS, EPI-Info).
    • Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills; strong demonstrated writing skills required (reports, evaluations).
    • Willingness and ability to travel in-country (sometimes on short notice) up to 50% of time.

    TIMELINE/DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
    This assignment will be completed between September 25, 2017 and March 29, 2018 (6 months).

    KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
    CRS HSS Unit, CRS MEAL Coordinator, MI VAS team and other VAS Partners, Plateau and Gombe State Ministry of Health & State Primary Health Care Staff, Plateau & Gombe State Health Workers and Community members.

    PAYMENT SCHEDULE
    Payments will be made monthly upon achievement of deliverables set at the beginning of every month based on agreed work plans at the point of engagement.

    Please note that CRS will deduct and remit to the Federal Inland Revenue (FIR) a 5% withholding Tax from the total consultancy fees in accordance with the Nigerian Tax Law.

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    Call for Expression of Interest - State Program Management Consultant(s) for Vitamin A Supplement Project.

    Health programming for CRS in Nigeria has undergone significant growth over the past 2        years and currently includes projects in the areas of malaria, HIV, childhood       tuberculosis, polio eradication, nutrition, WASH and health systems strengthening. The            VAS M&E Consultant will facilitate high quality VAS programming as well as position CRS    in Nigeria for growth in Nutrition/MNCH programming.

    CRS has received funding from Micronutrient Initiative (MI), an international not for profit NGOwith its headquarter in Ottawa, Canada and a country office in Abuja Nigeria. MI supports and promotes food fortification and micronutrient supplementation    program in developing countries including Nigeria. MI program focus in Nigeria include promotion of vitamin A supplementation, salt iodization, iron and folic acid supplementation for pregnant women and use of Zinc and low-osmolarity ORS in the management of childhood diarrhea. Since 1997, MI provided more than 75% of the vitamin A required for supplementation programs in developing countries–more than 8 billion capsules and oral doses of vitamin A. MI in collaboration with CCPN have developed a robust VAS SBCC strategy to improve VAS using the MNCH Week as the delivery platform. 

    In addition, although recent monitoring reports suggest that health personnel have been trained to provide MNCH-Week in most of the 14 MI priority states, it is difficult to ascertain content of training. Moreover, training is not standardized across states and local government areas and may not be provided in accordance with the MNCHWs  guidelines. CRS in collaboration with MI will support the production and distribution of job-aids for VAS as well as the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of VAS during the November 2017 MNCH Weeks in Gombe and Plateau states.

    OBJECTIVES OF THIS CONSULTANCY

    •  The Vitamin A Supplement project has four (4) specific objectives. These include:
    • To increase coverage of Vitamin A supplementation in Gombe and Plateau    States;
    • To roll out the recently developed VAS-SBCC strategy in Gombe and Plateau  States;
    • To support Gombe and Plateau States to effectively plan and implement the November 2017 MNCHW;
    • To support the states to provide high quality and effective monitoring and    supportive supervision during the November 2017 MNCHW.

    DELIVERABLES:

     Program Quality

    • Monitor and coordinate the state level planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of the November 2017 MNCH Weeks in Gombe and Plateau states;
    • Roll out the developed VAS SBCC strategy in Plateau and Gombe states. This will involve:
    • Engaging with the primary health care development agencies in the project states to quantify and plan for VAS-SBCC material dissemination.
    • Ensure distribution of all VAS-SBCC materials including job-aids, stickers, posters etc. within the state;
    • Support the state PHCDAs to plan and implement the VAS-SBCC strategy and training of frontline health workers at state level on how to use the materials.
    • Actively participate in the state level training.
    • Provide technical support to State PHCDA in LGA level training including orientation of town announcers using the key messages developed.
    • Planning for MNCHW in Gombe and Plateau states. This will involve: Support the project states to initiate early planning for November 2017 MNCHW including advocacies and preparation of detailed work plan and budgets to facilitate early release of funds by the government.
    • Support state to align implementation dates with national date through early planning and identifying reasons for shortfalls.
    • Participate and provide technical support in the development of micro-plans at state level.
    • Facilitate and participate in post MNCHW review meetings in the project states after the November, 2017 MNCHW.
    • Quality MNCHW monitoring and supervision during the November 2017 MNCHW.
    • Support the M&E Consultant to refine the e-based monitoring platform.
    •  Recruit, train, and manage NYSC Youth Corpers as independent monitors to conduct monitoring of MNCHW activities in the project states.
    •  Participate in monitoring and supervision of MNCHW activities in project states and selected LGAs.
    • Support the M&E consultant to train independent monitors on use of the electronic platform and the development of a harmonized monitoring report.

    Financial & Operational

    • Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources for project in the states.  
    • Representation, Coordination and Advocacy
    • Develop strong relationships with state stakeholders in key government ministries and agencies – SMoH and SPHCDAs.
    • Represent CRS at all MNCH Week technical review meetings at the states.

     PLANNING & LOGISTICS
    Travel to Abuja, Gombe and Plateau states will be required for this consultancy service.

    QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • University degree or its equivalent in health, nutrition, public health or related field.
    • Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in Health and Nutrition programs.
    • Demonstrated experience in VAS Programming, Nutrition and/or Public Health programs including VAS, USI, child survival and maternal health and nutrition programs.
    • Experience working with an international NGO and at the community level, will be an advantage.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands Strategic, analytical and decision-making skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
    • Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills; strong demonstrated writing skills required (reports, evaluations).
    • Must be domiciled in or willing to work in the project states and selected LGAs for the project implementation.
    • Must be personable, tactful, culture sensitive, respectful, confidential and trustworthy.

    TIMELINE/DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
    This assignment will be completed between September 25, 2017 and March 29, 2018 (6          months).

    KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
    CRS HSS Unit, MI VAS team and other VAS Partners, Plateau and Gombe State Ministry of Health & State Primary Health Care Staff, Plateau & Gombe State Health Workers and Community members.

    PAYMENT SCHEDULE
    Payments will be made monthly upon achievement of deliverables set at the beginning of every month based on agreed work plans at the point of engagement.

    Please note that CRS will deduct and remit to the Federal Inland Revenue (FIR) a 5% withholding Tax from the total consultancy fees in accordance with the Nigerian Tax Law.

    Method of Application

    Interested consultants should send their expression of interest (EOI) along with a detailed resume as attached MS word documents by clicking the Apply Now Buttton. The title of the consultancy should be stated as the subject of your email quoting MEVAP130917. OR SPMVAP130917.

    The resume should include but not limited to the following: expected daily rate, personal profile, skills, competencies and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term consultancy plus a copy of such previous work
    Applications should reach us by CoB Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Only qualified persons will be contacted and invited for screening.

    Equal Opportunity:
    “CRS is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.

    Statement of Commitment to Protection
    ‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

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