JOB DESCRIPTION

Background Information

Title of Consultancy: Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care Consultant, NOC – Adamawa, Kwara and Sokoto, Nigeria – 3 Positions

Level of Post: NOC

Location: Adamawa, Kwara and Sokoto, Nigeria

Full/Part time: Full time

Contract Type: National Individual Consultant

Duration of Assignment: 2 months

Closing Date: 06 July 2025

Please note that this consultancy assignment is only for Nigerian Nationals.

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person”s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Purpose of Consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the generation of high-quality, evidence-based state-level reports as part of the Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) assessment across selected states in Nigeria. The consultants will ensure comprehensive documentation of health facility assessments and Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) through a robust process of desk review, primary data collection, analysis, and reporting. Working under the supervision of the UNFPA Assistance Representative and overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, the consultants will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the assessment at the state level.

Scope of Work – Description of Services, Activities, or Outputs

Undertake desk review of the surveys and researches on HEALTH FACILITIES ASSESSMENT and HTPs, including the Sampling Guides and Tools to collect and analyze secondary data.

Conduct a comprehensive desk review of existing surveys and research related to Health Facility Assessments (HFAs) and Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs), including sampling guides and data collection tools, to inform the assessment approach.
Collaborate with technical staff to finalize the selection of focus areas, sampling design, and methodology for primary data collection.
Support the design, adaptation, and finalization of data collection tools and instruments tailored to the state context.
Facilitate the training of data collectors in their respective states, ensuring clear understanding of the objectives, tools, protocols, ethical considerations, and use of digital data collection platforms (if applicable).
Provide technical oversight during the data collection phase, ensuring adherence to protocols, high data quality, and timely completion of fieldwork.
Monitor and supervise daily field activities, identify challenges early, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure smooth operations.
Review submitted data for completeness and quality; provide feedback to data collectors and supervise necessary follow-up or corrections.
Collaborate with the Data Analyst to validate, clean, and analyze the data, ensuring the findings are accurate and contextually relevant.
Lead the preparation of a comprehensive state-level technical report, integrating findings from both primary and secondary data. The report should present analysis, interpretation, key findings, and actionable recommendations tailored to the state’s context.
Submit weekly progress reports highlighting the status of activities, challenges encountered, and mitigation measures taken.
Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Country Representative or Deputy Representative.

Duration of Assignment: Two (2) months

Place where the services are to be delivered: Adamawa, Kwara, Sokoto States, Nigeria

Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.):

The consultant shall submit all electronic and hard copy of deliverables to the Assistant Representative

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:

The consultant shall submit weekly progress report and provide periodic update (as applicable) to the Assistant Representative.

Supervisory arrangements:

The consultant will work directly under the Assistant Representative. The Resident Representative, Deputy Representative and Head, Population and Development Unit shall provide overall oversight to the consultant in the execution of the ToR.

Expected travel: To be determined.

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

Education:

Post-Graduate University Degree in , Social Science, Public Health, Medicine or other related field with experience in database management, especially in the field of population and development required.

Knowledge and Experience:

At least 5 years of professional experience, and strong technical knowledge and expertise in survey data organization and management, especially in the field of population and development in developing countries.
Experience in undertaking Health assessment Survey is desirable.
Demonstrated strong skills in designing and implementing all aspects of household surveys, including strong skills in data analysis and report writing.
Familiarity with issues related to demographic and health matters in developing countries.
Extensive knowledge and experience in Health Facilities Assessment and HTPs situation and trends, and thorough understanding of the social, economic and political context of Nigeria.
Knowledge of UNFPA programming processes, proposal/project development and monitoring and evaluation, and programme management skills will be an asset.
Willingness and capability to undertake duty travel.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiatives.
Good knowledge of MS offices packages and SPSS/Stata.

Languages:

Excellent command of oral and written English is essential.
Working knowledge of other major local language is desirable.

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:

Remote work

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
Embracing cultural diversity
Embracing change

Core Competencies:

Achieving results
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
Being accountable
Thinking analytically and strategically
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.

Functional Competencies:

Ability to lead, develop and motivate a diverse team
Advocacy/advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Results-based programme development and management
Leveraging the resources of national governments and
partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
Innovation and marketing of new approaches
Resource mobilization for Programme Activities

Compensation and Benefits:

This consultancy assignment offers an attractive remuneration package.

Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA”s workforce.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks. UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants” bank accounts.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements