National / Lead Consultant at Malaria Consortium

Job Title: National / Lead Consultant

Activities

• Lead Consultant shall be responsible for the qualitative component of the endline survey
• Train all data collectors for qualitative component survey
• Coordinate field testing of the FGD and KII guides
• Revise FGD and KII guides based on findings from field testing
• Liaise with Project Manager to prepare list of key informants and FGD participants and arrange for interviews and FGDs
• Conduct key informants’ interviews at State level
• Prepare quick brief after field work to debrief PM and Senior Research Officer
• Prepare data analysis plan for FGDs and KIIs
• Collate and summarize all transcriptions
• Conduct data analysis and report writing
• Collate and submit all assessment materials including soft copies of all FGDs and KIIs data sets
• Prepare and submit the report in MS word and a summary of key findings in MS PowerPoint slides

Candidate Profile

• A post-graduate Degree in Social, Behavioural or Health Sciences
• At least 5 – 7 years’ experience in conduct and management of qualitative studies
• Demonstrated expertise in rigorous qualitative research design, data collection and data analysis techniques
• Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions, make recommendations and to prepare well-written reports in a timely manner
• Experience in leading evaluations, surveys, and analysis is highly desirable.
• Experience in the use of qualitative statistical softwares such as Nvivo and Atlas Ti etc
• Demonstrable experience in data transcription
• Ability to work within stipulated time frame
• Demonstrate report writing skills for qualitative study;
• Preferably a female (preferred in the core northern states), but males are encouraged to apply
• Experience, knowledge and clear understanding of Nigeria Northern context.
• Hausa language is necessary.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 31th October 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” 

Note

• The Candidate shortlisted must be resident within the project implementation state.
• Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the process may conclude before the advertised deadline.
• Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
• Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment.
• We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.