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Date Posted: 26/Sep/2014

Deadline: 31/Oct/2014

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Consultant- Senior Demographer

Position Summary

Futures Group is recruiting for an experienced Consultant-Senior Demographer to work on a new programme to support the Nigerian Ministry of Health (MOH) for the successful launch and implementation of the costed implementation plan for family planning. The Consultant-Senior Demographer will work with the Futures Group analytics team to develop and finalize the state-level analytics and benchmarks to implement the National Family Planning Blueprint. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria and may require travel to Lagos.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and finalize state-level analytics with support of Futures Group analytics teamRevise and suggest revisions to state-level analyticsOrganize and lead a meeting of 4 national demographers to discuss and agree on state-level analyticsFinalize state-level analytics and prepare relevant materials for a larger meeting for expert demographers and academics to agree on analytics to be proposed to FMoHOrganize and lead a final meeting of expert demographers and academics with the FMoH to agree on national government-owned analyticsProvide general technical and strategic guidanceOther related technical tasks as required

Qualifications and Skills Required

Advanced degree (PhD preferred in Demography, Population, Sociology, Public Health, etc.)Deep working knowledge of the FMoH and demographic data and its use in Nigeria10+ years of experience in public health programs, policy, advocacy or governanceProficiency in the Microsoft OfficeDemonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skillsEffective written and oral communication skills.Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demandsAbility to take initiative, to anticipate potential problems and/or respond independently to situationsAbility to travel on a national basis (within Nigeria)Fluent written and spoken English is required

Deliverables

Review report including suggested revisions to state-level analytics (first draft will be sent on October 15)- October 22Internal meeting with national demographers- October 29Finalization of state-level analytics- November 5PowerPoint and related materials for dissemination at meeting- November 10Larger meeting of FMoH, Population Council, and expert demographers and academics to agree on state-level analytics to be government-owned- November 12

Timeline

Start date: 1 October 2014End date: 31 December 2014

Total Number of Work Days

15 days total maximum (to be charged per actual days worked)

Company Profile

About Futures Group

Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.

About GRM International

GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.

About our Group of Companies

GRM International, Futures Group, and the Effective Development Group are a group of companies with a joint focus on reaching people in need and creating better futures for our clients, communities and colleagues around the world. With more than 90 current projects operating in more than 85 countries, and $225 million in revenue, our combined group has a multisectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. For more information, please visit www.futuresgroup.com, www.grminternational.com, and www.edgroup.com.au.

How to apply:

This is a time sensitive search and all the interested candidates are requested to apply at their earliest convenience.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.