Consultant Survey Report Writer - National NCDs STEPs Survey at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) (formerly National Action Committee on AIDS) was established in February 2000 to coordinate the various activities of HIV/AIDS in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engagement of Consultant for Survey Report Writer for the National NCDs STEPs Survey

Location: Nigeria
Duration: 6 Weeks

Background

• The Federal Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Health Organization, Resolve to Save Lives and Global fund is conducting a National STEPs survey. STEPS is the WHO’s recommended tool for surveillance of NCDs and their risk factors.
• It provides an entry point for low- and middle-income countries to get started on NCD surveillance activities. It is also designed to help countries build and strengthen their capacity to conduct surveillance.
• In addition to the main risk factors for NCDs, the Nigerian STEPs survey will include information to assess the linkage between COVID-19 and NCDs; HIV and NCDs; and TB and NCDs.
• On completion of the fieldwork and data analysis, a comprehensive report of the findings will be developed by a report writer. 

Specific Objectives:

• On completion of the fieldwork and data analysis, a comprehensive report of the findings will be developed by a report writer.

Scope of Work and Expected Outputs / Deliverables
The scope of work and expected outputs/deliverables will be the following:

• The report writer will be a public health professional with at least 5 years’ experience in write-up and delivery of high-quality report. The report writer will:
  • Report to the survey manager
  • Work closely with the data manager/analytics manager
  • Work in consultation with the DPH/FMOH and other relevant key stakeholders as required.
  • Work on the analyzed STEPs data to extract key thematic areas. Information has to be clear, focused and scientific.
  • Generate a report in line with the objectives of the survey
  • Include charts, graphs and other necessary graphics that creatively convey key messages contained in the report as needed
  • Ensure report is appropriately laid out and proofread
  • Final report to be in MS Word and PDF format as well as any other format as required.

Qualifications Required

• Eligible candidate must possess at least an Advanced Degree in Public Health / Social Science or other health-related subjects.
• Must have at least 5 years experience in report writing with evidence of at least 10 publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in publishing reports/papers in internationally peer-reviewed journals.

Skills Required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
• Strong analytical, reporting, writing and editing skills;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
12:00 PM: 21st February, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Proposal in English Language and submitted in three (3) hard copies each (one original & two copies) of the requested documents and proposal.

The documents shall then be enclosed and sealed in a single outer envelope, and clearly marked at the topmost right corner "Engagement of Consultant Report Writer for the National NCDs STEPs Survey" with the Name, Address, Email and Phone Number of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope, with acknowledgment to NACA office at:
Head Procurement,
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA),
Ground Floor Room 1.08,
No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office,
Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.
Or
Email: procurement@naca.gov.ng

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Application Documents
While submitting the Technical Proposal, the Applicant shall, in particular, ensure to attach the following:

• Profile of the consultant
• Copies of all certificates for all qualifications indicated in the CV.
• Relevant Experience and relevant supporting document.
• Recent CV.
• The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount.

Note

• The submission(s) received will be opened immediately after closing at NACA Conference Room in the presence of consultants that choose to attend.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• NACA shall verify any or all documents and claims made by applicants and will disqualify consultants with falsified documents and claims.
• If it is determined that submitted documents and claims have been falsified, the consultant may face prosecution in a court of Law.
• NACA shall not be held responsible for any disqualified proposal because of any omission or deletion relating to the submission guidelines.
• This advertisement shall not be construed a contract to any Consultant, nor shall it entitle any Consultant submitting documents to claim any indemnity from NACA.
• NACA is not bound to shortlist any Consultant and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities or providing reason.