Terms of Reference Project Specialists (3 Individual Consultants) @Girl Effect

Job Description

Project Specialist – Kaduna, Delta, or Oyo State

Girl Effect

About Girl Effect:

Girl Effect is a non-profit organization that empowers girls through media and technology. We create engaging content that addresses critical issues like health, education, and relationships, enabling girls to make informed choices and transform their lives. Our work spans Africa and Asia, reaching millions of girls with vital information and support.

About the Role:

The Project Specialist will be responsible for coordinating program activities within a designated state (Kaduna, Delta, or Oyo). This involves supervising, monitoring, and reporting on interventions, managing administrative procedures, and serving as the primary point of contact at the state level. The Specialist will work closely with the Program Lead and other team members to ensure successful project implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Implementation: Plan and execute field-level project activities.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitor project progress and evaluate its impact.
• Documentation: Maintain organized project documentation (hard and soft copies).
• Data Collection & Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to project indicators.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on project performance against targets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Girl Effect at state-level meetings, forums, and conferences.
• Other Tasks: Support project implementation, conduct supervisory activities, and utilize learnings to improve project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in social sciences (MPH, epidemiology, sociology, community development, etc.) OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management (Log Frame Analysis, work planning, reporting, Results-Based Management).
• Experience working with donor-funded projects.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project/business management.
• Experience in project design, setup, and closeout.
• Experience in adolescent and youth sexual reproductive health, IEC, and SBCC activities.
• Experience managing finances for donor-funded projects.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders, including government officials at regional, state, and LGA levels.

Desirable:

• Experience working on health-related or community development projects.

Commitment:

• Full-time consultancy (approximately 40 hours per week).
• Duration: 6 months (March 2025 – August 2025).
• Location: Kaduna, Delta, or Oyo State, Nigeria.

Management:

The Project Specialist will report to the Nigeria Program Lead. All materials and reports must be in English.

Timeline:

• TOR Published: January 28, 2025
• Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
• Commencement: March 2025

How to Apply:

Submit your proposal to suppliers@girleffect.org by February 10, 2025. Use the subject line “Project Specialist – [State Name]” (e.g., “Project Specialist – Kaduna”).

Other Information:

• Girl Effect is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo safeguarding checks.
• Girl Effect reserves the right to modify the process or withdraw the tender.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All materials developed during the consultancy remain the property of Girl Effect.

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