Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a leading Non-Governmental and Not-for-Profit Organization established in 1989 by two eminent and reputable Nigerians who are the most prominent advocates of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning (FP) programming in Nigeria. ARFH, a Nigerian fully indigenous, Non- Governmental, and Not-for-Profit organization had implemented projects across the 36+1 states of Nigeria on cross cutting programs including Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition Investment Case (RMNCAH+N), Family Planning (FP), Global fund grants on HIV, TB and Malaria as Prime & Sub recipient, USAID grants on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) among others.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Consultant (Program Sustainability Assessment, JSR Framework Update, and Self-Reliance Roadmap for CODSAiN)
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Scope of Work
The consultant/team will undertake the following activities:
Analysis of CODSAiN System Performance and Transition Readiness:
- Analyse findings from state-level maturity scorecard assessments to identify patterns in system functionality, strengths and gaps.
- Assess readiness for transition across key domains (governance, service delivery, supply chain, data, and financing)
- Identify systemic drivers and bottlenecks affecting sustainability across states.
Comparative Learning from RASUDiN Transitioned States:
- Conduct a comparative review of selected RASUDIN states that have transitioned from donor support
- Examine the sustainability of key program components, including
- COPR engagement and retention
- Service engagement continuity
- Data system integration
- Financing and government ownership
- Assess how transition pathways differ across states, including those that were absorbed into DISC versus standalone transitions (e.g. Anambra).
Cross-Programme Learning and Integration (DISC):
- Engage the DISC programme to identify relevant tools, best practices and transition models applied post RASUDIN
- Assess how the DISC project leveraged prior investments to sustain and scale programme outcomes
- Identify scalable practices and programme opportunities that are relevant to CODSAiN.
Review and Strengthen the JSR Framework and Scorecard:
- Review the current JSR framework and maturity scorecard indicators
- Refine framework pillars and indicators to reflect transition realities and system functionality
- Align the updated framework with the Market Development Framework and sustainability benchmarks
- Strengthen measurability and usability for tracking state progress along the self-reliance pathway.
Sustainability Strategy and Transition Roadmap Development:
- Develop a comprehensive evidence-based sustainability strategy for CODSAiN
- Define a differentiated transition pathway based on state maturity levels.
- Provide a phased roadmap outlining:
- Key transition milestones
- Roles and responsibilities
- Priority investments and sequencing
- Identify actionable recommendations to strengthen system reliability and reduce dependency on external support.
Key Deliverables
Inception Report (Week 1):
- Proposed methodology and analytical approach, which shows:
- How will system performance and transition readiness be assessed
- Clear approach foranalysing and interpreting the existing maturity scorecard results
- Approach for comparative learning (RASUDiN, DISC)
- Approach for developing the JSR framework and transition roadmap
- Detailed workplan and stakeholder engagement plan.
System Performance and Transition Readiness Analysis (Week 3):
- Cross-state analysis usingexisting scorecard results
- Identification of:
- System strengths
- Key bottlenecks
- Functional vs weak systems
- State segmentation based on maturity and functionality
- Clear classification of
- Transition-ready states
- States requiring further system strengthening/
Comparative Transition and Sustainability Learning Report (Week 4):
- Comparative analysis of RASUDiN and DISC transition experiences
- Assessment of sustainability of key system components:
- CORPs engagement
- Service delivery continuity
- Supply chain functionality
- Data system performance
- Financing and government ownership
- Identification of:
- Effective transition pathways
- Failure points and risks
- Replicable models.
Refined JSR Framework and Transition Pathway Model (Week 5):
- Updated JSR framework reflectingreal-world system functionality and transition dynamics
- Definition ofclear transition stages (e.g., early, emerging, advanced)
- Mapping of:
- Required system conditions per stage
- Key actions required to progress between stages
- Integration of scorecard results into:
- JSR staging logic (not re-scoring).
JSR Framework and Transition Model (Week 5):
- Development of aJourney to Self-Reliance (JSR) framework
- Definition ofclear transition stages (e.g., early, emerging, advanced)
- For each stage:
- Required system conditions
- Key actions to progress
- Translation of scorecard findings into:
- transition logic (how states move forward)
Sustainability Strategy and State-Specific Transition Roadmap (Week 6):
- State-specific transition pathways
- Clear sequencing of actions:
- Immediate priorities
- Medium-term actions
- Defined:
- Roles (state vs partners vs federal)
- Priority investments
- Risk and dependency analysis
- Practical recommendations to:
- Strengthen system reliability
- Reduce donor dependency
- Roles (state vs partners)
- Risk analysis.
Stakeholder Validation Workshop:
- Presentation of:
- Findings
- JSR framework
- Transition pathways
- Documentation of feedback
- Refinement of outputs.
Final Report and Executive Presentation Deck:
- Consolidated findings and analysis
- JSR framework
- Transition roadmap
- Clear, actionable recommendations
- Donor-ready presentation.
Required Experience
Eligibility and Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Systems, or related field
- 10–15 years of relevant experience in health systems strengthening, sustainability planning, or large-scale programme design
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Developing strategic frameworks and transition roadmaps
- Conducting multi-state or multi-country comparative analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of:
- Family planning programmes
- Supply chain systems
- Data systems and governance.