Job purpose

The program consultant will provide project implementation support for the Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation Pilot project in Oyo state, collaborating with the Associate, Program Management, Associate, Manager South West, Country Director and MLE Associate Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

Program Management Support

• Support the day-to-day planning, implementation, and coordination of the MMS pilot state-level program activities cutting across different programmes.

• Conduct routine facility-based supervision and monitoring of the MMS pilot program activities in collaboration with the Associate Program Management, Associate Manager MLE Associate, Country Director and MLE Associate Manager.
• Maintain a good working relationship with key stakeholders relevant to the MMS pilot program and other implementing partners in the state.
• Provide training support and draft key program implementation materials including activity budgets, meeting reports, meeting agendas etc. for the MMS pilot program related activities.
• Engage in coordination and networking with other Evidence Action units, project partners and with other relevant stakeholders.

Operational management support

• Provide key support to submission and tracking of ethical approvals, state-level partnership agreements, communications, MoUs, and/ or contracts.
• Provide support to MLE field operations including planning, supervision and reporting.
• Liaise with operations department on all procurement needs for MMS Pilot program team travel arrangement for staff, partners, and guests as needed.

Communications support

• Coordinate with the team to gather communications material including photos, data points, consent forms, etc.
• As Evidence Action is a dynamic organization, must be willing to provide additional support to country teams as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Document and share knowledge management materials such as success stories, case studies, program photographs and consent forms, and other relevant program documentation.
• Contribute and participate in Deworm the World related activities to leverage experiences and learnings within the state and across the zone.
• Provide support to other delegated tasks.

Key performance Indicators

MMS Pilot Program activities completed and workplan milestones met on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Public Health, or a related field e.g., Nutrition, Community Development, International Development with 2+ years’ work experience in the management of program work with community or social enterprises/NGOs.
• Organized and a self-motivated individual who is dedicated to excellence and can complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• A fast learner and problem solver who can quickly grasp program information, and identify & act on opportunities for improvement.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to juggle competing priorities and deadlines, and to communicate clearly and proactively when plans change.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills and project management skills.
• Team player who is eager to join a fast-paced, growing and diverse team with a start-up atmosphere.
• Experience working internationally or with internationally diverse teams.
• Alignment with Evidence Action values.

Working conditions

This position will require frequent field visits to the implementation sites within LGAs in the state.