Save the Children is a leading international organization helping
children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919,
separate national organizations have been set up in more than
twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of
children through education, health
care and economic opportunities, as
well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.
In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early
focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions
that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven
federal states – Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna
– focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Consultant
Job ID: #1173246
Location: Nigeria
Objectives and Outputs
- The overall goal of our work on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn
and Child Health (RMNCH) is to end preventable maternal, newborn and
child deaths. - One contribution to this is to achieve universal access to the integrated continuum of care for RMNCH services.
- This requires equitable progress which ensures access for the poor and excluded groups urgently.
- Through this report, we aim to offer a conceptual approach that
links RMNCH, health system strengthening and Universal Health Coverage. - We will complement existing academic evidence with new analysis
from Nigeria and will outline clear recommendations for policy makers on
what is needed to make further progress.
Specific objectives are:
- To conduct analysis on access to the RMNCH continuum of care and
identify what factors are preventing or contributing towards this –
including financial and non-financial barriers, systematic
discrimination, etc – with a focus on inequalities and excluded groups. - This will look at the health system policies which are affecting
access, including funding, charging, distribution of health resources,
and the balance between primary Health care and other levels. - This will draw on research from Nigeria (see below for details),
evidence from StC programmes, and complemented by existing literature. - To explore how RMNCH services can support and/or be the first
priority within broader strategies on universal health coverage, by
focusing on practical examples (drawing on states in the country ,
evidence from StC programmes, and wider examples from existing
literature). - To increase pressure on governments, through targeted advocacy,
media and campaigning around the launch of policy products, to pursue
policies to expand access to comprehensive, free and universal health
services for RMNCH as the first priority, within national strategies on
universal health coverage. - Strong links will also be made with the SDGs – in particular the
focus on maternal and child health and UHC – and national
implementation of the goals. - To present the case to global RMNCH advocates and actors within
the UHC movement for RMNCH and primary care as the first priority in
moving towards UHC. (This will draw on research showing the rationale in
terms of rights, health outcomes, cost effectiveness, effects on the
wider health system).
Expected Outputs:
- We plan a number of interlinked policy products for this research for national and global audiences.
- National briefings (Nigeria) to be launched in December for UHC
day[1], with clear policy recommendations calling on governments to
pursue relevant policies to expand access to the RMNCH continuum of
care, prioritising equity and excluded groups, as the first step for
expansion of service coverage.
Expected Deliverables:
- Research tools and methodologies for the study
- Final report based on the outline above
- 5 National briefings ( reference in Nigeria’s focus above)
- Power Point presentations to Save the Children in Abuja.
Person Specification
Essential:
- A lead expert in the field of maternal, new-born and child health research in Nigeria.
- Demonstrate competency in maternal, new-born and child health programming.
- Must have a good understanding of RMNCH Policies in Nigeria.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research in Nigeria.
- Minimum qualification required: MBBS, MPH, M.Comm or advanced degree in Health Economics.
- A good analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
Job Title: Household Economic Approach Advisor
Job ID: #1172671
Location: Abuja
Background
- Save the Children works in 9 States of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria including Regions in Niger with 143 staff and expenditure of
approximately US$ 20 million each year with programme in Health,
Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods.
Under the general direction and guidance of the Programme Development
and Quality Director and the Food Security Adviser in Abuja, Nigeria,
and the HEA Sahel Regional Project Manager based in Dakar, Senegal
ensure all activities related to the HEA Sahel project in Nigeria are
implemented with high quality and in a timely manner. - The post-holder shall also contribute to the development and/review of the country strategic direction.
Key Areas of Accountability (indicative % of full time employment)
HEA Project Delivery (75%):
- Coordinate with the Operations department and ensure all the
activities of the HEA project in Nigeria are implemented in a timely
manner, with a high degree of technical rigour. In consultation with the
relevant managers agree on the range of advice, support, training
and/or other assistance required from you to provide HEA expertise to
other thematic sectors. - Ensure all project activities are timely implemented and
technically sound according to the donor’s general rules governing the
grant (ECHO).
The main activities may include:
- HEA baseline training: supervise and participate technically in a
full HEA baseline training consisting of 6 days of classroom training;
15-18 days fieldwork and 6 days analysis and report writing for 20
participants from Government technical teams, UN agencies (WFP and FAO)
and NGO partners - Outcome Analysis (OA) training: supervise and participate
technically in one 5 day classroom training in Abuja for 15 participants
from Government technical teams, UN agencies (WFP and FAO) and NGO
partners. - HEA baselines: supervise and lead technically the development of
two additional or updated HEA baselines in two uncovered livelihood
zones of the North Eastern and North Western States of Nigeria with
support from FEG Consulting. - Key parameters data collection exercises: supervise and lead on
this training of enumerators and data collection exercises (7 to 14 days
each) in the field three times prior to the three seasonal analysis
sessions. - Response analysis exercise: supervise and lead on this one off
workshop with the support of the HEA Regional Project Manager and with
relevant RO or HO based advisers. - Seasonal outcome analysis sessions: supervise and lead
technically the consolidation of key parameters either from primary or
secondary sources and subsequent analysis and reporting on the findings
with the support from FEG Consulting as an activity coordinated by the
HEA WG. - The HEA Working Group: animate and set up regular coordination
groups in coordination with the national working groups (i.e. FSTG). - The HEA Project Manager chairs the working group attended by
representatives from national EWS and Government response planning units
(i.e. NEMA, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health), UN (FAO,
UNICEF), FEWSNET and other NGO (i.e. ACF, Oxfam). - It includes finalising the TOR of the working group.
- HEA awareness sessions: animate and set up three half-a-day or
one-day sessions to Ministry of Agriculture technical and decisional
staff members (including from the Department of Food Security and
Livelihoods); National Planning Commission members; and Ministry of
Youth and Social Development and Ministry of Health staff members. - Livelihood atlas presentation: animate and set up three
half-a-day or one-day sessions to relevant decision makers from Ministry
of Agriculture, NEMA and SEMA, National Planning Commission, Ministry
of Youth and Ministry of Health. - Cadre Harmonise participation: actively participate in the CH
food security and nutrition analyses and ensure that HEA data is used
appropriately - Coordination: participate and share results of the HEA project
in coordination meetings organised by the Food Security Theme Group, and
other meetings called by NEMA and SEMA, FAO, FEWSNET. - It includes the initial information of stakeholders with kick
off meeting in Abuja and States, and constantly engaging the NEMA and
SEMA to communicate officially on the basis of the HEA Sahel, joint
missions and other assessments findings. - Report monthly on the progress again all the indicators
presented in the M&E Plan for Nigeria with the support of the
Regional Project Manager. - H/She will lead on the donor reporting at country level and in
coordination with SC RO and HO. The main success indicator that the post
holder will report on are: - Government Emergency Response Plan (NEMA ERP) and UN CAP in Nigeria informed by HEA seasonal analysis.
- Fully train 15 relevant participants on OA, monitor knowledge retention of participants.
- Ensure that 20 participants attend 2 presentations (10 in each
minimum) of the Sahel livelihood atlas (one presentation on the present
version, one on the version that will be updated in 2014).
Internal Networking and Cooperation (10%):
- Liaise (at least weekly) with the HEA Regional Project Manager
and Technical Coordinators based in Dakar, Senegal to share progress,
achievements and challenges, seek advise and guidance to jointly find
solutions. - Regularly communicate (at least monthly) with Save the Children
members’ (US, UK and other ones as appropriate) Regional and Head
Offices to share project updates, key findings and issues, and seek
technical support whenever necessary - Participate in the development of the Country Strategic and
Thematic Plans. Specifically contribute to the definition of thematic or
sub thematic strategic axis of Early Warning (EW), link with response
and Food Security Information Systems (FSIS) within the broader fields
of resilience, social protection, safety nets and livelihood support. - Participate in the systematic documentation of project impact,
lessons learnt and corrective measures based on case studies,
compilation and analysis of monitoring information in collaboration with
the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) and FSL
teams. - Documentation (reports, briefs, presentations as appropriate) will be shared through External Networking & Representation.
- Participate in any donor visit to project(s) directly linked to
the HEA Sahel project and proactively make the necessary adjustments
with the technical and coordination teams.
Mentoring and Capacity-Building (5%):
- Provide technical on-the-job assistance to FSL staff members in
Nigeria and partners as required on HEA, OA especially on the Child
Development Grant Programme in Jigawa and Zamfara States and the Cash
Transfer Programme in Katsina State and their crisis modifier
components. Share all results of the HEA project internally with other
teams and adapt to some of their needs as feasible.
External Networking & Representation linked to the HEA project (5%):
- Participate, as appropriate, in joint food security analysis
missions (including field data collection, analysis of results and
report writing) led by CILSS (ECOWAS), FAO and FEWSNET and participate
in Food Security and Livelihoods field assessments (including emergency
seasonal assessments – following droughts or floods – and Household
Economy Approach baselines and Cost of Diet surveys); and actively
participate in the Nigeria-level CH analyses - Represent Save the Children as appropriate and confidently
engage with UN agencies, Donors, Nigeria Government at Federal, State
and Local levels, other International and National NGO, FEWSNET and
other stakeholders at the central and local levels in both verbal and
written communications on the HEA project and results. - The post holder will promote Save the Children vision and work
in Nigeria focusing on early warning and response systems in the
quarterly Food Security Theme Group (let by FAO and the Ministry of
Agriculture);
Others (5%):
- Share and exchange best practices with other international and
local NGO (ACF-USA, Oxfam GB, CRS) working the Food Security and
Livelihood sector in Nigeria: - Promote the exchange of tools based on HEA for programming
(design, targeting, monitoring, evaluation) between agencies and ensure
Save the Children is recognised as a proactive actor and leads on some
of the initiatives falling under its mandate; - Participate in the development of a joint advocacy platform, and produce short advocacy notes from the HEA results.
- Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and
procedures with respect to child safeguarding policy, health, security
and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies. - Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager
that is consistent with the nature of the job and level of
responsibility
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their C.V., a list of
reports or publications that are similar in nature, and a covering
letter with a 500-word statement explaining their suitability for the
task to: Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org
In addition, candidates should send an electronic version of a
relevant report written in English in which the candidate was a sole
author.
Note: Applications received after the Closing Date above will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline 24th September, 2015.
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