Consultant- Senior Project Advisor

Location:	Nigeria
Job Code:	917
# of Openings:	1
Description
Consultant- Senior Project Advisor Position Summary Futures Group is recruiting for an experienced Consultant- Senior Project Advisor to work on a new programme to support the Nigerian Ministry of Health (MOH) for the successful launch and implementation of the costed implementation plan for family planning. The Consultant- Senior Project Advisor will lead high-level efforts in advocacy and supporting the design and roll-out of Technical Support Units at the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) and State Ministries of Health (SMoH) to implement the National Family Planning Blueprint. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria and will require travel to four states (TBC). Key Responsibilities • Provide technical and strategic guidance • Lead the development of an advocacy toolkit • Finalize advocacy material for the implementation of the National FP Blueprint • Support outreach to the four priority states to advocate for state level plans • Lead the development of the technical strategy for a plan for three years addressing necessary efforts to support the FMoH and SMoHs to implement their CIPs • Provide technical, advocacy, and management advice to the project • Set up and lead meetings with government officials and donors • Other related technical and advisory tasks as required Qualifications • Graduate level degree (MA, MPH) in International Health, Public Health, Development or related program (coursework in Family Planning/ Reproductive Health/ Population Studies is preferred) • At least 15 years of relevant experience • Excellent judgment, conceptual and analytical thinking ability • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office • Background in family planning policy and services and the broader health system in Nigeria • Good diplomatic skills and experience interacting with Government of Nigeria agencies at federal and regional levels, development partners, and civil society organizations • Excellent written and spoken English is required • Local language capabilities are an advantage • Travel to Abuja, and up to four states in Nigeria (TBD) • Nigerian nationals strongly encouraged to apply Deliverables (to be produced in conjunction with lead consultant) • Finalization of advocacy material for the implementation of the National FP Blueprint and outreach to the four priority states to advocate for state level plans—first draft by October 15, final by October 29 • Full plan for three years addressing necessary efforts to support the FMoH and SMoHs to implement their CIPs—first draft by November 15, final draft by November 31 Timeline • Start date: 1 October 2014 • End date: 31 March 2015 Total Number of Work Days • 30 days total maximum (to be charged per actual days worked, with potential of continuing similar work on a part-time or full-time basis after March 2015) This is a time sensitive search and all the interested candidates are requested to apply at their earliest convenience. All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page.  Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.