Health programming for CRS in Nigeria has undergone significant growth over the past 2 years and currently includes projects in the areas of malaria, HIV, childhood tuberculosis, polio eradication, nutrition, WASH and health systems strengthening. The VAS M&E Consultant will facilitate high quality VAS programming as well as position CRS in Nigeria for growth in Nutrition/MNCH programming. CRS has received funding from Micronutrient Initiative (MI), an international not for profit NGOwith its headquarter in Ottawa, Canada and a country office in Abuja Nigeria. MI supports and promotes food fortification and micronutrient supplementation program in developing countries including Nigeria. MI program focus in Nigeria include promotion of vitamin A supplementation, salt iodization, iron and folic acid supplementation for pregnant women and use of Zinc and low-osmolarity ORS in the management of childhood diarrhea. Since 1997, MI provided more than 75% of the vitamin A required for supplementation programs in developing countries–more than 8 billion capsules and oral doses of vitamin A. MI in collaboration with CCPN have developed a robust VAS SBCC strategy to improve VAS using the MNCH Week as the delivery platform. In addition, although recent monitoring reports suggest that health personnel have been trained to provide MNCH-Week in most of the 14 MI priority states, it is difficult to ascertain content of training. Moreover, training is not standardized across states and local government areas and may not be provided in accordance with the MNCHWs guidelines. CRS in collaboration with MI will support the production and distribution of job-aids for VAS as well as the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of VAS during the November 2017 MNCH Weeks in Gombe and Plateau states.OBJECTIVES OF THIS CONSULTANCYThe Vitamin A Supplement project has four (4) specific objectives. These include:
To increase coverage of Vitamin A supplementation in Gombe and Plateau States;
To roll out the recently developed VAS-SBCC strategy in Gombe and Plateau States;
To support Gombe and Plateau States to effectively plan and implement the November 2017 MNCHW;
To support the states to provide high quality and effective monitoring and supportive supervision during the November 2017 MNCHW.
DELIVERABLES:Monitoring and Evaluation
Extract indicators from Performance Framework to support project implementation plan;
Develop an M&E plan for monitoring;
Support the activities of the state-based VAS Consultants to ensure quality and timeliness of data collection and reporting
Provide technical oversight and guidance to strengthen state-level M&E systems;
Ensure proper orientation and quality supervision to CRS state-based VAS consultants and independent monitors and M&E focal persons in the State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDAs);
Refine the electronic platform for data capturing and advise on solutions for continuous improvement;
Support the implementation of the MNCH Week at the state levels.
Report writing and data dissemination
Write-up data findings and initial draft report;
Share findings with CRS project team;
Support final report development in collaboration with State Consultants.
Development of lessons learned, best practices and case studies.
PLANNING & LOGISTICSTravel to Gombe and Plateau states will be required for this consultancy service.QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Public Health, International Development, or Social Sciences. Master’s degree holders will be preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluating health programs in a Northern and Southern states of the country.
Prior experience in a project management is desirable.
Knowledge of national health management information systems, strategies and tools in Nigeria; familiarity with DHIS2.0 platform is required
Demonstrated experience with collection/analysis of epidemiological data
Understanding of principles and current approaches to M&E for health programming, including knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative methods
Experience with participatory and community-based M&E systems
Previous experience with development of e-platforms for data capturing and reporting
Proficiency in database development/management, and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and information to various stakeholders
Experience using ICT4D for data collection preferred
Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys
Experience with facilitation and capacity strengthening
Ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
Public relations skills and ability to work well both within a team and independently.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands.
Strategic, analytical and decision-making skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Proficiency in database development/management; and statistical software (SPSS, EPI-Info).
Professional proficiency in English oral and written communication skills; strong demonstrated writing skills required (reports, evaluations).
Willingness and ability to travel in-country (sometimes on short notice) up to 50% of time.
TIMELINE/DURATION OF ASSIGNMENTThis assignment will be completed between September 25, 2017 and March 29, 2018 (6 months).KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSCRS HSS Unit, CRS MEAL Coordinator, MI VAS team and other VAS Partners, Plateau and Gombe State Ministry of Health & State Primary Health Care Staff, Plateau & Gombe State Health Workers and Community members.PAYMENT SCHEDULEPayments will be made monthly upon achievement of deliverables set at the beginning of every month based on agreed work plans at the point of engagement.Please note that CRS will deduct and remit to the Federal Inland Revenue (FIR) a 5% withholding Tax from the total consultancy fees in accordance with the Nigerian Tax Law.
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Interested consultants should send their expression of interest (EOI) along with a detailed resume as attached MS word documents by clicking the Apply Now Buttton. The title of the consultancy should be stated as the subject of your email quoting MEVAP130917. OR SPMVAP130917. The resume should include but not limited to the following: expected daily rate, personal profile, skills, competencies and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term consultancy plus a copy of such previous workApplications should reach us by CoB Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Only qualified persons will be contacted and invited for screening.Equal Opportunity:“CRS is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.Statement of Commitment to Protection‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
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