EOPD Technical Advisor

Overview
Jhpiego is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor to support the development of the C19RM End-of-Project Programmatic Report by providing thematic insight, analytical depth, and technical rigor across assigned focus areas. Working under the strategic direction of the Team Lead, the Technical Advisor is responsible for ensuring that thematic content is accurate, evidence-based, analytically strong, and policy-relevant, and that it contributes meaningfully to the consolidated national narrative.
The Technical Advisor will lead deep-dive thematic analysis and synthesis, transforming partner-level data and reports into coherent, high-quality thematic chapters and summary products that feed directly into the consolidated End-of-Project Report and associated policy and scientific outputs. The role is central to ensuring that the final report moves beyond activity reporting to clearly demonstrate results, systems strengthening, lessons learned, and implications for future Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PPR) investments.
Consultancy Duration: Short-term consultancy (approximately 90 days)
Responsibilities
Thematic Leadership and Technical Analysis

• Serve as the technical focal person for assigned thematic areas (e.g. surveillance, laboratories, HRH, community systems strengthening, oxygen and respiratory care, supply chain and waste management, ATM mitigation, emergency response).
• Review, interrogate, and validate technical submissions from SRs and STAs, ensuring completeness, consistency, and alignment with national and donor frameworks.
• Apply Results-Based Management (RBM) logic to articulate clear pathways from inputs to outcomes and impacts within thematic areas.
  

Development of High-Quality Thematic Outputs

• Producestand-alone thematic summary reports that can function as technical reference documents for policymakers, donors, and partners.
• Develop thematic narratives that integrate quantitative data, qualitative insights, case studies, and visual analytics.
• Identify and document key achievements, bottlenecks, innovations, and lessons learned within each thematic area.
  

Contribution to Strategic Synthesis

• Work closely with the EOP Report Team Lead to ensure thematic findings are coherently integrated into the consolidated End-of-Project Programmatic Report.
• Support identification ofcross-cutting issues, system-level contributions, and interdependencies across thematic areas.
• Contribute substantively to formulation ofactionable, evidence-informed recommendations aligned with national priorities (IHR, NHSRII, NAPHS) and donor frameworks. The Technical Advisor operates under the strategic direction and quality oversight of the EOP Report Team Lead.
• Providesdepth, evidence, and thematic intelligence that enables the Team Lead to produce a coherent, authoritative national narrative.
• Escalates key analytical insights, risks, and opportunities to inform senior-level synthesis and stakeholder engagement.
  

Knowledge Translation and Scientific Outputs

• Support development of policy briefs, advocacy tools, and executive summaries derived from thematic findings.
• Contribute to drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts and other scientific products emerging from impact evaluation and EOP analyses, under the leadership of the EOP Report Team Lead.
• Participate in internal technical reviews, validation workshops, and knowledge-sharing forums.
  

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of10–15 years of relevant technical experience in public health programming and donor-funded projects.
• Strong thematic expertise in C19RM priority areas.
• Demonstrated analytical writing and synthesis skills.
• Experience working with government systems and development partners.
• Extensive experience working with major global donors, particularly the Global Fund.
• Proven contribution in producing national-level end-of-project reports, and strategic syntheses.
• Demonstrated ability tocritically analyze and integrate multiple partner reports into a single, high-quality, policy-relevant narrative.
• Strong track record engaging senior government leadership and donors.
• Strong skills in coordination, documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Experience developing knowledge products, briefs, success stories, and learning materials.
• Familiarity with web-based platforms, document repositories, and basic data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Willingness totravel frequently to project states for implementation backstopping.
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• References will be required.
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
  

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at z www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
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