ROLE: Consultant

INTERVENTION AREA: Capacity Building and Leadership Development

SUPERVISION:  NEPWHAN

TRAINING LOCATION:  Karu,Nasarawa State

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 4 Days   

BACKGROUND

The RSSH 2024 – 2026 grant is designed to contribute to make foundational changes by strengthening the health systems in Nigeria through targeted interventions that support the federal government to set policies, strategies and standards as well as plan, monitor, and review progress against those standards; governance and planning reforms that align with national policies, standards, and strategies to drive sustainable improvements to maximize impact on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria ATM and other diseases. The Community Systems Strengthening of the RSSH grant is geared towards four priority interventions: (i) community-based monitoring, (ii) community-led advocacy and research, (iii) social mobilization, building community linkages and coordination, and (iv) Institutional capacity building, planning, and leadership development. Gaps identified through the monitoring activities were noted, prioritized, and remediation sought through advocacy to decision-makers at the government and community levels. This will lead to more effective service delivery, improved accessibility, affordability, and investments by communities and governments at the local and state levels for health, particularly ATM.

The ATM networks (NEPWHAN, TBN, and ACOMIN) are Technical Service Organisations working on the RSSH grant, with NTBLCP as the Principal Recipient.  The ATM networks implement a wide array of activities, with each network assigned to lead a designated set of activities. This grant supports the training of four qualified program staff members yearly throughout the grant period to build their managerial capacities. This activity aims to improve the knowledge of the NEPWHAN National Project Management Team on Effective Partnership Management, Professional Closure, and Sustainability.

SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE CONSULTANT

The Consultant will work under the supervision of the NEPWHAN Project Management Team (PMT) to strengthen the PMT on Effective Partnership Management, Professional Closure, and Sustainability.

This entails the following:

• Conduct an entry/interaction meeting with the PMT to understand the project concept.
• Prepare training agenda
• Develop training slides
• Send an official invitation to expected participants
• Facilitate the 4-day residential training.
• Develop a detailed report of the training.
• Provide a certificate of attendance to participants upon course/training completion.

COMPETENCIES, REQUIRED SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in relevant fields (Project management, Business Management, Sociology, Social work, etc.). A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field can be considered.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role, consulting, or related field.
• Experience in a strong understanding of partnership management principles, best practices, and sustainability frameworks
• Good knowledge of different partnership types, stages of partnership development, key success factors, and sustainability metrics for public-private and community-based partnerships.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering engaging and impactful training programs
• A clear understanding of sustainability principles, frameworks, and how sustainability impacts and influences partnership strategies.
•  Proficiency in effective training methods, such as case studies, role-playing, simulations, group discussions, and exercises.
• The ability to adjust the training approach based on participant feedback, questions, and discussions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good time management and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

METHODOLOGY

The training program will combine PowerPoint presentations, interactive workshops, case studies, and group discussions.

1. PowerPoint: Expert-led sessions on Effective Partnership Management, Professional Closure, and Sustainability.
2. Workshops: Hands-on activities to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
3. Case Studies: Analysis of successful Effective Partnership Management and Sustainability models.
4. Group Discussions: Facilitated discussions to encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration

SPECIFIC DELIVERABLE

1. Inception Report detailing entry interaction with the PMT and understanding of the expected role.  
2. Training agenda.
3. Training slides from any nationally/internationally recognized curriculum.
4. Submit a comprehensive training report of the consultancy.
5. Provide a certificate of attendance to participants upon course/training completion.

METHODS OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should send their detailed Curriculum Vitae and a 1-page capacity statement electronically to: nepwhanhr@gmail.com, copy akatugwa@nepwhan.org, and jantai@nepwhan.org

• The above documents should be attached as one MS Word Document.
  • Candidates should indicate the position they are applying for in the subject line of the email, as follows: Name, Position, and Location. E.g., Peter James Okoh – Consultant -FCT.

Note: The Deadline for submission is one week from the date of this vacancy announcement.