Project HOPE Nigeria (otherwise referred to People-to-People Health Foundation Nigeria) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization working in Nigeria in areas of HIV & AIDS, Tuberculosis, OVC, RMNCAH & Malaria intervention services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Health Information Systems Technical Consultant & Lead Writer
Job ID.: req1440 Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Maximum of 10 full days of engagement with possibility of extension
Purpose
Conduct a short-term technical and lead writer consultancy on Project HOPE’s behalf in Nigeria for the USAID Health Information Systems and Digitization Activity.
The consultant will provide technical input, strategy design, and proposal writing services to develop a comprehensive proposal by the USAID submission deadline.
The period of performance is from September 1, 2024 for 1 month.
Overview:
Project HOPE is exploring business opportunities in Nigeria to grow our presence and our activities in the country. In line with our global strategy, we are developing a proposal application for USAID/Nigeria’s Health Information Systems and Digitization Activity notice of funding opportunity.
Specific Activities
The consultant will represent Project HOPE as the proposal’s technical lead and lead writer and work closely with the proposal manager to identify needed input from consortium partners.
Work collaboratively with the Business Development team and regional program team to provide technical input and writing services.
Provide the main technical write up of Project HOPE’s proposal submission.
Produce annotated outline for review and approval according to proposal calendar.
Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts and consortium partners to prepare material for the proposal, including interviewing technical experts and/or reviewing and revising text prepared by technical experts.
Deliver and finalize draft technical components according to the agreed schedule. The proposal components that the consultant will be responsible for completing include the following:
Executive Summary (2 page maximum)
Technical Approach and Plan to Achieve Intended Results (20-25 pages)
The consultant will also provide input on the management and staffing plans.
Submit first draft to review team.
Compile input from review team on the first draft in a two to three-day time period.
Submit second draft to review team.
Compile input from review team on the second draft in a two to three-day time period.
Submit third draft to review team.
Compile input from review team on third draft and send to Business Development Manager as well as regional team for final review and editing.
Attend proposal development meetings/workshops and partner meetings as requested.
Work with proposal development team on deliverables.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field +15 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree in relevant field +10 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D in relevant field +7 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the international development industry and donors, specifically USAID required
Experience writing winning technical proposals in the field of international development, with preference given to one or more of the following in Health information systems, digital health, etc.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Knowledgeable in using/adhering to GPO, APA, and/or Chicago style manuals
Ability to work autonomously and in team environment under critical deadline pressures
High level of proficiency in MS Office applications
Strong organizational skills that demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail