BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.
IMC started operations in Nigeria with a focus on building the capacity of local health system and communities and ensure the provision of quality, accessible health and nutrition care for children under five years. The Government of Nigeria declared a state of emergency (SoE) in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states in the northeastern part of the country in 2013. Since the SoE was declared, there has been a significant increase of internally displaced persons in the northeast, approximately 868,235 to date. International Medical Corps is launching an emergency response in Northeast to assess and address the needs of the affected populations.
Purpose of the Consultancy:
The main purpose of this consultancy is to guide the development of technical approaches and inputs based on priority WASH needs for internally displaced peoples currently residing in camps, informal settlements and within host communities in the North East of Nigeria.
Assistance will be needed in overseeing the design and execution of a WASH needs assessment in proposed locations, as well as drafting the final assessment report. Subsequently the consultant will use this assessment report to draft 2 proposals in pursuit of opportunities for WASH funding in the North East.
The consultancy will last for 1 month - starting March 1st until March 31st.
Scope of the Consultancy:
Coordination
• Work closely with relevant partners to review available information and to map services.
• Coordinate with other sectors as possible to ensure integration of WASH concerns into other assessments and program plans
Assessment and Program Planning
• Review the specific country WASH context, including key stakeholders of the existing WASH sector, and programming opportunities
• Identify and negotiate with partner organizations to ensure programs are designed so as to be complementary and meeting gaps in current service provision for WASH;
• Oversee the design and execution of a WASH needs assessment, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical recommendations
• Identify opportunities for expanded service provision and increased support for vulnerable groups, including identification of possible local partners and support structures
• Prepare a report of assessment findings in line with agreed timeframe
• Contribute to writing of 2 proposals based on assessment findings
Representation
• Represent the organization amongst the UN and NGO community and with the government.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
Deliverables:
The consultancy deliverables shall include:
• An assessment report of WASH needs based on the findings of the needs assessment
• Contribution to 2 proposals in pursuit of opportunities for WASH funding in the North East based on assessment findings
• Provide handover notes summarizing WASH assessment, coordination at the state and national level, limitations, and recommendations for prospective programming
Skills & Requirements:
Qualification of Consultant:
• Relevant WASH technical qualification (engineering, public health or similar)
• At least 5 yrs of professional experience in integrative WASH programming in conflict and transitional contexts, including facility- and community-based disease outbreak response
• Proven experience in WASH program development using participatory approaches
• Demonstrated negotiation, analytical and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Fluency in English
HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply:
To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career pagehttp://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.
