RTI International is leading the impact evaluation of Alive & Thrive Nigeria's infant and young child feeding promotion program in Lagos and Kaduna states. The evaluation will use mixed methods. We intend to measure the impact of high and low intensity interventions on four key breastfeeding and complementary feeding behaviors. We will also conduct a process evaluation, which will document the steps along the program impact pathways to the desired outcomes. The data collection in Nigeria will be undertaken by a sub-contractor.
We are seeking a part-time Nigerian consultant based either in Lagos or Kaduna and willing to travel between the two states to fill the below position:
Job Title: Consultant for Alive & Thrive Nigeria Impact Evaluation
Locations: Lagos, Kaduna
Duration: Tentative duration - May 2016-August 2019
Job Type: Part- time
Tasks
- Serve as the project's in-country main point of contact
- Oversee and conduct quality checks on the work of the sub-contractor responsible for data collection
- Assist with the development and review of survey questionnaires in English and in local language(s)
- Assist with development qualitative data collection tools and conducting some in depth interviews and/or focus groups as needed
- Participate in training of data collectors
- Conduct spot checks for quality assurance/control during data collection
- Check translations of qualitative transcripts
- Collaborate with RTI to analyze baseline, midline, and end-line data to account for local and cultural context
- Liaise with and facilitate good working relationships with key stakeholders in Lagos and Kaduna states and with relevant Federal ministries
- Plan and facilitate data dissemination meetings in Lagos and Kaduna states following baseline and end-line data collection.
Qualifications
- MPH or PhD in Epidemiology, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, or Community Health
- Minimum 5 years project management experience
- Technical knowledge of infant and young child feeding /
- Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research, data collectio, and analysis.
- History of peer-reviewed publications.
Application Closing Date
7th June, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV's with current contact information to:
[email protected]