Advocacy Toolkit Consultant at Futures Group

Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

Futures Group is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Advocacy Toolkit Consultant

Location: Abuja
Job Code: 914

Position Summary
Futures Group is recruiting for an experienced Advocacy Toolkit Consultant to work on a new program to support the Nigerian Ministry of Health (MOH) for the successful launch and implementation of the costed implementation plan for family planning. The Advocacy Toolkit Consultant will work with the FMoH Technical Support Unit (TSU) to develop advocacy material for the implementation of the National FP Blueprint and outreach to the four priority states to advocate for state level plans. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria and may require travel to up to four states (TBC).

Key Responsibilities

• Work with staff and consultants, and conduct stakeholder analysis (interviews, desk review, etc.) to develop relevant advocacy materials for the implementation of the National FP Blueprint and outreach to the four priority states to advocate for state level plans
• Materials will include:
  • National FP Blueprint Toolkit
    • 1 PowerPoint presentation for the FP Blueprint launch (approx.. 20-30 slides)
    • 1 PowerPoint presentation for advocacy with donors (approx.. 20-30 slides)
    • 1 graphically designed 2-4 page brochure for stakeholders (donors, implementing partners) about the FP Blueprint
    • 1 graphically designed 2-4 page brochure for health care workers about the FP Blueprint
  • 4 State Toolkits
    • 1 PowerPoint presentation per state (approx.. 20-30 slides)
    • 1 graphically designed 2-4 page brochure per state
• Other related technical and advisory tasks as required to complete the deliverables

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 5 years of relevant experience
• Excellent judgment, conceptual and analytical thinking ability
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office, ability to prepare professional PowerPoints and briefs, and work with editors, graphic designers, and local printers with a rapid turn-around time
• Project management skills
• Background in family planning policy and services and the broader health system in Nigeria preferred
• 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
• Based in Abuja
• 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 drafts by October 15, final versions for printing by October 29

Timeline

• Start date: 1 October 2014
• End date: 31 March 2015

Total Number of Work Days

• 20 days total maximum (to be charged per actual days worked)

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online