Full Time
Posted 3 years ago
JOB TITLE: Technical Advisor (TA) – Project Management – Individual Contractor, Abuja
Reference No.: 538630
LOCATION: Abuja
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Health, Consultancy
Scope of Work
Project Planning and Coordination:
- Provide technical thought-leadership and support for the implementation of the Gavi-supported activities and other assigned tasks towards strengthening COVID-19 response, national health security and resilience, as directed by supervisor
- Support the development of implementation strategy and methodology to ensure optimal utilization of available resources while meeting key milestones
- Support the development of NCDC partnership strategy including systems and procedures, internal governance and coordination structures to manage NCDC partnerships
Education and Experience
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- Academic training: Minimum of Masters’ degree in International Development, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management or similarly relevant fields
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience implementing development projects, with a good understanding of the operations of the government, donors, and other development organizations
- Experience with project planning/ management to include development of end-to-end project plans for health strategic initiatives, which include supported budgets, timelines and resource utilization;
- Consulting expertise: experience in strategy design or systems strengthening in a recognized consulting firm or health programme
- Certification as a Project Management Professional preferred, but not required.
Knowledge / Expertise / Skills required:
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the vision and mission of Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
- Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, thought leadership abilities, strategic planning and partnerships
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering / Technical |