Aug 3, 2018
Job Description
Currently, Pact is working with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) in Gombe state in North East Nigeria to support the strengthening of government health systems, also as a partner on the United State Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Coordinating Comprehensive Care for Children Project, Pact West Africa trained over 32,000 state and local health officials, and provided technical support to LGAs to improve budgeting and advocacy abilities, as well as create links between government agencies and civil society organizations and the private sector, Pact West Africa helps communities gain lasting benefits from natural resources by using them more sustainably.
We have a Direct Aid Program (DAP) funded by the Australian Embassy, Pact West Africa introduced safer methods for artisanal surface miners by increasing awareness of mercury and related health concerns in the mining population.
Specifically, the Consultant will actively support the following:
Desk review of relevant literatures.
Develop protocol for Qualitative study and dissemination plan for findings.
Obtain ethical approval for study.
Interview and collect data from respondents using appropriate methods
Analyze qualitative data
Develop study report.
Period of Performance
The period of performance will be for 25 working days with possibility of extension. All work will be done locally in Nigeria, with possible travel to the North East Successful consultant will report to Pact’s Country Director.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
At least an M.SC degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Political Science, or Economics and at least eight years of research experience.
Experience in designing and conducting qualitative studies in the/ humanitarian space with evidence of conducting at least one in the last three years.
Experience using NVIVO and/or any other qualitative data analysis tool
At least one peer-reviewed publication in a reputable national or international journal in the last five years.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to speak Hausa fluently
Readiness to share sample(s) of similar work done in the last three years.
Ability to carry out assignment in the Northeast Nigeria.
Apply via :
Applicants should send their Applications to: pactngprocurement@pactworld.org
https://www.myjobmag.com/job/99379/consultant-pact