International - only Consultancy on strengthening cholera preparedness, prevention and evidence-based WASH planning following the 2026 outbreak Nigeria, Maiduguri (remote) 4 months #596579
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After-Action Review (AAR) Conduct an After-Action Review of the 2026 cholera response in Borno and Yobe States, adapting WHO AAR methodology. Through document reviews and stakeholder consultations,
Education:• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), or a closely related field.
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Responsibilities
~2 min readRequirements
~2 min readEducation:
• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), or a closely related field.
Work Experience:
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience including:
· Cholera epidemiology.
· Water and sanitation programmes.
· Disease surveillance.
· Public health analytics.
· Humanitarian and development settings
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing, stakeholder engagement and group facilitation.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
• Strong technical knowledge of cholera epidemiology, prevention, preparedness and response, particularly WASH interventions.
• Expertise in cholera surveillance data analysis, hotspot mapping and interpretation of epidemiological and environmental risk factors.
• Knowledge of WHO After-Action Review methodologies and GTFCC guidance on cholera prevention and control.
• Expertise in WASH programme planning, investment prioritization, indicative costing and risk-informed interventions.
• Understanding of government-led emergency preparedness, multisectoral coordination and institutional capacity strengthening.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, stakeholder consultation and facilitation skills.
Desirables:
• Previous experience working in Nigeria or similar cholera-affected humanitarian settings.
• Experience analyzing cholera surveillance data, particularly NCDC datasets.
• Demonstrated experience applying GTFCC hotspot identification and Priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMI) methodologies.
• Experience supporting the development or implementation of National Cholera Plans and multisectoral cholera prevention strategies.
• Experience in WASH investment planning, indicative costing and resource mobilization.
• Familiarity with government-led emergency preparedness, coordination mechanisms and humanitarian coordination transitions
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
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An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
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Cover letter demonstrating understanding of the assignment and its objectives
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A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)
Financial proposal templateTMC0007809.docx
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A detailed technical proposal:
- A proposed methodology covering the four workstreams: After-Action Review, cholera hotspot analysis, WASH prevention and investment planning, and government-led coordination transition.
- A detailed workplan outlining key activities, deliverables and timelines aligned with the TOR.
- At least one sample of previous comparable work demonstrating relevant analytical and technical capabilities.
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