As the technical lead for the programme on social development, community engagement and equity issues; the National Social Development and Community Engagement Adviser will be based in the National office of the programme. S/he will provide technical lead and advice to programme activities in the operating states as well as get involved in the documentation and dissemination of programme success and lessons learnt as the programme draws close. Other key functions include;SPECIFIC DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:* Engaging with the Federal Ministry of Health and four programme states to build capacity to improve demand-side constraints of awareness, access and affordability to MNCH services.* Providing technical support to the programme's voice and accountability work-stream; Overseeing key activities such as implementation of programme surveys.* Providing technical advisory support to relevant partners (Government and Civil societies) as well as to the PRRINN-MNCH state teams to ensure that the community engagement approach supported by the programme to date is scaled up and has become fully embedded in the daily activities of local partnersQualified candidates should possess the following:• Candidates must hold a post graduate qualification in Social Development, Health Management, Public Health, or any related disciplines with a minimum of ten (10) years' work experience at a senior level.• Previous experience in an advisory role and in providing technical support in the area of social development to health projects in Nigeria is essential for this position.• Prior experience in coordinating activities across multiple sites and engaging with senior government officials on social development issues at the highest level are essential skills required for the position.• As well as a sound understanding of MNCH issues in Nigeria and of DFID-funded health projects will be an added advantage.
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