Full Time
Posted 3 years ago
Job Title: Polio and Routine Immunization, Social Mobilisation Consultants
Location: Lagos and Rivers
Job Description:
- The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure effective coordination of the communication efforts, as part of the preparedness, implementation and monitoring of polio and routine immunization, particularly in the southern states of Nigeria.
- In 2020, Nigeria was declared Wild Polio Virus (WPV) free for having gone without any WPV case for over four years. However, Nigeria is still experiencing outbreaks of cVDPV2 (circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2) due low routine immunization coverage, which is further complicated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Nigeria first experienced a major cVDPV2 outbreak in 2018 when the country had 34 AFP (Acute Flaccid Paralysis) cases of cVDPV2 in the northern states.
- Although the number of cVDPV2 cases from AFP decreased to 18 in 2019, the outbreak spread to more states, including some southern states which were not considered as polio high-risk.
- Starting from Kwara state in 2018, cVDPV2 inched its way southbound, recording cases in Kwara, Kogi, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo in 2019, and venturing further to Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa and Abia in 2021. Since most of the polio efforts and human resources were concentrated in the North, Southern states had much difficulty battling the outbreaks and coordinating organized campaigns for polio.
- In 2020 the number of AFP cases due to cVDPV2 was eight and so far in 2021, the AFP cases are 49. The eradication success is fragile because immunization coverage is still low.
Minimum Required
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- At least three (3) years progressively responsible professional work experience with national and international humanitarian organisations in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
- Experience in social mobilization, advocacy and communication in health-related programmes, training/capacity building, team leading and team building.
Desirable:
- Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills
- Strong analytical (including data), negotiating, communication, and advocacy skills
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization
- Working experience in UN or other international development organization.
- Familiarity with emergency responses.
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Deadline: August 17, 2021
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Job Category | Consulting / Business Strategy/ Planning |