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The main purpose of this assignment is to continue providing technical support to the UNICEF WASH Section and four UNICEF field offices in reviewing proposals for funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases control interventions in twelve UNICEF assisted states based on 2021 approved work plan, and provide necessary feedback and follow up to ensure implementation of the approved activities. The individual contractor will assist the WASH Specialist and collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Health and any engaged NGO to ensure implementation of the 2021 approved activities. These include early approval of the Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC) for 2021 Mectizan donation to Nigeria. He/She will facilitate supply chain management of Mectizan and all the necessary documentation and processes for the collection of 2021 mectizan consignments by NOCP and all the NGDOs involved in the Onchocerciasis Control Programme in the country. Based on the approved 2021 workplan and in collaboration with NOCP, conduct advocacy and programme monitoring visits to twelve UNICEF assisted States to solicit for increased and sustained financial support for programme implementation and to ensure compliance with agreed workplan. While consolidating on the expansion of Lymphatic filariasis control to Rivers and Bayelsa States, She/He will finalize Onchocerciasis Epidemiological evaluations in Benue, Ekiti, Gombe, Ogun & Niger States; facilitate documentation of lessons learned from WASH/NTD and WASHCOM/CDD Collaboration; and contribute to the preparation of monthly progress and donor reports on National Onchocerciasis Control Programme.
The individual contractor will be based in the UNICEF Nigeria Country Office, Abuja and will work closely with the Neglected Tropical Diseases Division of the Federal Ministry of Health, NTD National Steering Committee as well as UNICEF National and Field Office colleagues. The tasks will involve travelling to States, LGAs and Communities for consultations with relevant government partners. The duration of the contract will be eleven months.
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Timeline
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Estimate Budget
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| Produce a detailed workplan for the consultancy, call for proposals from NOCP and 12 States, carry out supervision of field activities, consolidate WASH/NTD convergence activities using the new flipchart in 4 new States, facilitate the import of 2021 Mectizan donation to Nigeria. Attend Programme related meetings and supervision activities as approved by the Chief of WASH. Expand convergence activities in 3 additional States, draft guidelines and training manuals on WASH/NTDs.
Produce a monthly progress report.
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- Detailed workplan for the assignment prepared.
- Funding proposals from NOCP and 12 States reviewed
- Monitoring and supervision of field activities carried out.
- The import of 2021 Mectizan donation to Nigeria facilitated.
- Convergence activities expanded in 3 additional States.
- Draft guidelines and training manuals on WASH/NTDs submitted.
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February, March, April (1st quarter) |
Monthly remuneration |
| Facilitate the drafting of a new funding proposal for 2022, continue draft guidelines and training manuals on WASH/NTDs, carry out advocacy and programme monitoring visits to states as approved by Chief of WASH, facilitate the capacity strengthening of State and community implementers.
Facilitate 2021 MAM in 12 assisted States, Foster collaboration between UNICEF and NGDOs, attend relevant national and state programme related meetings as may be approved by the Chief of WASH, produce monthly progress report.
Conclude Onchocerciasis Epidemiological Evaluations in 5 States, , produce Monthly progress report. |
- Drafting of new funding proposal for 2022 finalised.
- Finalized guidelines and training manuals on WASH/NTDs submitted.
- 2021 MAM in 12 assisted States facilitated.
- Collaboration between UNICEF and NGDOs fostered.
- Oncho. Epidemiological Evaluations in 5 States concluded.
- Attend relevant national and state programme related meetings.
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May, June, July (2nd quarter) |
Monthly remuneration |
| Capacity strengthening on identified programme needs of State and community implementers done, internal review and final funding proposals from NOCP and 12 States submitted,
Conclude Oncho. Epidemiological Evaluations in 5 States, attend programme related meetings and other assignments as approved by the Supervisor and Chief of WASH,
Liaise with FMoH and quantify Mectizan requirements for 2022. Monthly progress report submitted.
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- Further Capacity strengthening of needs at State and community implementers done.
- Internal review and final funding proposals from NOCP and 12 States submitted.
- Oncho. Epidemiological Evaluations in 5 States concluded.
- Programme related meetings as approved.
- Mectizan quantification by FMoH for 2022 done.
- Monitoring and supervision of field activities.
- supervision of field activities.
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August, September, October (3rd quarter) |
Monthly remuneration |
| Facilitate the preparation of 2022 workplans with States and FMoH, Carry out end of year programme related meetings as may be approved by the Chief of WASH, monthly progress report submitted.
Attend NGDO Coalition / Technical Review Committee meetings as may be approved by the Chief of WASH, carry out end of year monitoring and supervision of field activities. Monthly progress report submitted.
Facilitate end of year review meeting, carry out Internal review and final funding proposals from NOCP and 12 States submitted
Produce Final report.
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- Preparation of 2022 workplans with States and FMoH carried out.
- Attend NGDO Coalition / Technical Review Committee meetings and conduct end of year monitoring and supervision of field activities done.
- Internal review and final draft funding proposals from NOCP and 12 States submitted.
- Attend End of Year Reviews by FMoH and Zonal Offices as may be approved by the Chief of WASH.
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November, December
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Monthly remuneration
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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Health, Social Science, or related technical field ;
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in Public Health in Nigeria ;
- Good communications and writing skills in English ;
- Excellent presentation skills, both in terms of written and oral communication ;
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment ;
- Willingness to travel to rural and semi-urban areas of the country ;
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies:
Core Competencies :
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness ;
- Works collaboratively with others.
Functional Competencies : Applying Technical Expertise
View our competency framework at : https://unicef.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/DHR-UCF/SiteAssets/SitePages/DHR-UCF/Competency%20Framework%20Brochure.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=IPpgba
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks :
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.