LGA Consultant at Breakthrough Action-Nigeria (Kano, Lagos)

Breakthrough ACTION/Nigeria is a new five-year, USAID-funded project. The goal of Breakthrough ACTION/Nigeria is to increase the practice of 17 priority individual and household level behaviors and five provider targeted behaviors in the areas of malaria; maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition; family planning and reproductive health (RH); and tuberculosis, while increasing the capacity of national and sub-national entities to coordinate and oversee quality SBC programming. Implementation will vary by health area across eleven states.

The project is conducting the feasibility stage of the TB Human Centred Design (HCD) methodology and requires an experienced Consultant in Kano and Lagos to carry out the scope of work outlined below:

Job Title: LGA Consultant

Locations: 2 LGAs each in Kano, Lagos

Scope of Work

• The LGA Consultant will provide required technical and coordination including programmatic support on TB for the pilot testing of the SBC interventions for the TB HCD designs.

In addition to the summary above, specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Provide day to day oversight and supervision to the implementation of the TB HCD feasibility phase activity.
• In collaboration with the LGA TBLS, identify and conduct advocacy to all relevant stakeholders at facility and community level.
• Work together with the LGA TBLS in the coordination and monitoring of activity across all intervention’s areas.
• In collaboration with the relevant units, coordinate and manage logistics for internal and external meetings, workshops, and other program activities as needed;
• Manage distribution of project prototypes to the relevant intervention sites and ensure effective documentation of utilization.
• Provide process monitoring with PPMVs, religious leader, NURTW, community leaders in the LGA.
• Together with the technical leads, track, harmonize and provide updates on project events to ensure there are no overlaps.
• Assist in the preparation and logistical planning for various events, functions etc with the Technical leads in their LGAs.
• Identify and resolve diverse issues as they arise, which often requires interpretation of existing procedures and processes and independently determining the appropriate application;
• Proactively reminds the technical leads of future project events/meetings and workshops
• Document the implementation process, success stories and provide key highlights including lessons learned on weekly basi

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Social/Health Sciences, Business Management, Public Administration or related discipline is required.
• Previous experience carrying out related task with donor-funded project is desirable;
• Previous work experience implementing USAID-funded or donor funded health programs is strongly preferred;
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills and attention to details is essential;
• Knowledge of NGO programme management is a plus;
• Knowledge of key health sector players in the public and aid sectors in Nigeria required;
• Excellent communication skills (written & spoken) in English and Hausa languages or English and Yoruba languages (whichever is applicable) is required;
• Geographical knowledge of the state (Lagos or Kano) is a must. Candidates who currently reside in these states will be given top priority.

Application Closing Date
25th January, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter/Expression of Interest and CV as a single PDF file saved with your full name to: [email protected] Indicate the title of the consultancy and location as the subject of your email application for the position. e.g. LGA Consultant - Kano, Lagos.

Note: Candidates that do not comply with application instruction will be disqualified.