Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Capacity Building Advisor

Location: Nigeria
Job Code: 651
# of Openings: 1

Company Profile
Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

Position Summary
The Capacity Building Advisor shall undertake systematic and accountable capacity-building and training to Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) for sustainability of the FMOH National Data Repository (NDR). The Advisor will liaise closely with the FMOH to develop a curriculum and capacity building plan that focuses on the specific needs of the FMOH. S/he will contribute towards the development and dissemination of best-practices and support institutional learning and knowledge retention. The Capacity Building Advisor will implement activities in the work plan, meetings for shared experiences, and additional trainings as required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake assessment of national capacity for support and maintenance of the national data repository and develop a capacity building strategy, plan, and curriculum; as necessary, assess human resource management and identify areas for intervention.
  • Design and deliver training, mentoring and capacity building of identified FMOH staff
  • Provide expert advice on the development of capacity building strategies
  • Support FMOH to improve the effective integration of the NDR to improve the use of data for decision making and policy formation
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to the technical team for enhancements to the NDR for improved buy-in and implementation
  • Identify and disseminate best practices for the NDR
  • Provide on-site technical assistance and mentorship to ensure that FMOH staff are capable to maintain and use the NDR.
  • Contribute to the design and requirements gathering process for the NDR
  • Participate in regression testing as requested
  • Serve as the point of contact for the NDR for users
  • Lead user acceptance testing with FMOH and document defects and critical enhancements

Qualifications
  • Proven trainer with extensive knowledge and expertise strengthening capacity across multiple sectors (IT, M&E, policy makers, etc)
  • Degree in Computer Sciences, IT, Computer Engineering or related fields 
  • Extensive knowledge of Futures Group IQSolutions - IQCare experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate in positive working relationships with other team members and partners
  • Strong staff development, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with USAID or other USG-funded programs
  • Ability to interact clearly and effectively with other organizations
  • Must be able to work and travel within Nigeria
Application Details

Please submit the following information to rpmareno@futuresgroup.com before October 20, 2013.
  1. An updated CV
  2. A completed application through our website: www.futuresgroup.com

Please state “Capacity Building Advisor - Nigeria” in the subject line of the email and indicate where you first saw this advertisement.  Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.



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