Health Information Systems Technical Consultant & Lead Writer (Remote) at Project Hope

Project HOPE Nigeria (otherwise referred to People-to-People Health Foundation Nigeria) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization working in Nigeria in areas of HIV & AIDS, Tuberculosis, OVC, RMNCAH & Malaria intervention services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Information Systems Technical Consultant & Lead Writer

Job ID.: req1440
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Maximum of 10 full days of engagement with possibility of extension

Purpose

• Conduct a short-term technical and lead writer consultancy on Project HOPE’s behalf in Nigeria for the USAID Health Information Systems and Digitization Activity.
• The consultant will provide technical input, strategy design, and proposal writing services to develop a comprehensive proposal by the USAID submission deadline.
• The period of performance is from September 1, 2024 for 1 month.

Overview:

• Project HOPE is exploring business opportunities in Nigeria to grow our presence and our activities in the country. In line with our global strategy, we are developing a proposal application for USAID/Nigeria’s Health Information Systems and Digitization Activity notice of funding opportunity.

Specific Activities

• The consultant will represent Project HOPE as the proposal’s technical lead and lead writer and work closely with the proposal manager to identify needed input from consortium partners. 
• Work collaboratively with the Business Development team and regional program team to provide technical input and writing services.
• Provide the main technical write up of Project HOPE’s proposal submission.
• Produce annotated outline for review and approval according to proposal calendar.
• Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts and consortium partners to prepare material for the proposal, including interviewing technical experts and/or reviewing and revising text prepared by technical experts.
• Deliver and finalize draft technical components according to the agreed schedule. The proposal components that the consultant will be responsible for completing include the following:
  • Executive Summary (2 page maximum)
  • Technical Approach and Plan to Achieve Intended Results (20-25 pages)
  • The consultant will also provide input on the management and staffing plans.
• Submit first draft to review team. 
• Compile input from review team on the first draft in a two to three-day time period. 
• Submit second draft to review team.
• Compile input from review team on the second draft in a two to three-day time period.
• Submit third draft to review team.
• Compile input from review team on third draft and send to Business Development Manager as well as regional team for final review and editing.
• Attend proposal development meetings/workshops and partner meetings as requested.
• Work with proposal development team on deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field +15 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree in relevant field +10 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D in relevant field +7 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the international development industry and donors, specifically USAID required
• Experience writing winning technical proposals in the field of international development, with preference given to one or more of the following in Health information systems, digital health, etc.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Knowledgeable in using/adhering to GPO, APA, and/or Chicago style manuals
• Ability to work autonomously and in team environment under critical deadline pressures
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong organizational skills that demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Writing and/or editing sample will be required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.