Consultancy for Facilitation of Quality MNCH + Nutrition + Immunization SMART Advocacy Training

DoS funded MCGL/RISE is implementing integrated programs to improve Maternal,Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), Nutrition, and Immunization outcomes through strengthened health systems, service delivery, and policy engagement.Recognizing the critical role of advocacy in driving resource allocation, policy reform, and accountability, Jhpiego plans to conduct a SMART Advocacy Training to build capacity of key stakeholders including government officials, program managers, and civil society actors to develop and implement effective, evidence-based advocacy strategies.
Jhpiego seeks to engage a highly experienced firm or individual consultants with strong expertise in public health advocacy to design and facilitate this training.

Training Design and Customization

• Review national and sub-national priorities, policies, and gaps across MNCH, Nutrition, and Immunization
• Develop a context-specific SMART advocacy curriculum integrating the three technical areas
• Align content with national strategies and global best practices in health advocacy

Development of Training Materials

Prepare high-quality facilitator manuals, participant handbooks, presentations, and advocacy tools

Develop practical tools, including:

• Advocacy problem analysis frameworks
• Stakeholder mapping and power analysis tools
• Message development templates
• SMART advocacy planning templates
• Incorporate real-life case studies relevant to Nigeria

Deliver sessions covering:

• Principles of SMART advocacy
• Advocacy strategy design and prioritization
• Policy engagement and influencing
• Evidence-based messaging and communication
• Stakeholder engagement and coalition building
• Guide participants to develop integrated advocacy action plans addressing MNCH, Nutrition, and Immunization issues

Deliverables

The consultants are expected to deliver:

• Inception report (approach, methodology, and workplan)
• Adapted SMART advocacy training curriculum (integrated MNCH, Nutrition, Immunization)
• Complete training materials (slides, manuals, tools)
• Facilitated training sessions (3–5 days)
• Participant-developed advocacy action plans
• Pre/post training assessment tools and analysis
• Final training report with recommendations

Duration and Level of Effort

• Total duration: 3–5 weeks (including preparation, delivery, and reporting)
• Training duration: 3–5 days
• Location: Kebbi, Ebonyi and the FCT

•  Proven experience in health advocacy, public health programming, or health systems strengthening
•  Demonstrated expertise in SMART advocacy training and facilitation
•  Strong technical knowledge of MNCH, Nutrition, and/or Immunization programs
•  Experience working with government stakeholders, CSOs, and development partners
•  Prior work on donor-funded programs (e.g., US-Government, Global Fund, EU) is highly desirable
•  Advanced degree in public health, policy, social sciences, or related field
•  Minimum 10–15 years’ relevant experience
•  Strong track record in advocacy strategy development and facilitation
•  Excellent communication and adult learning facilitation skills

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 www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

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