Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as indigenous organizational, registered in 2009 with its headquarters in Abuja, and presence in the four geopolitical regions of Nigeria.  It aims to provide technical assistance to the government and people of Nigeria in the implementation of public health and development programs.

AHNi is seeking experienced and highly skilled consultants to develop proposals for anticipated USAID funding opportunities, including:

• Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Healthcare
• Community Health
• Healthcare Financing & Human resource for health
• Resilience

… and in various sectors, including but not limited to:

• RMNCAH+N
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
• Agriculture
• Education
• Humanitarian aid
• Climate adaptation

Deliverables:

Deliverable 1: Pre-proposal facilitation

1. Develop and monitor a proposal development plan.
   1. Facilitate pre-proposal development workshops and co-creation meetings, with expert networks and potential partners.
   1. Provide detailed and clear synopsis of NOFOs and RFAs.
   1. Conduct comprehensive research, needs assessment, and situation analysis of the respective sector and intervention areas, including current trends, challenges, and best practices.

Deliverable 2: Proposal development

1. Compile inputs from AHNi staff, expert networks and potential partners and combine into donor specified template.
   1. Draft proposal narrative and/or budget for review based on guidance from RFP and AHNi.
   1. Draft supporting materials, such as slide decks or written summaries, for meetings with potential partners & donors.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience developing project proposals in one or more of the above referenced sectors: RMNCAH+N, WASH, Shelter, Livelihood, Agriculture, Education, and Gender.
• Proven track record of successful proposal development and securing funding from reputable donors.
• Familiarity with international development frameworks, policies, and guidelines related to the respective sectors.
• Proficiency in designing logical frameworks, results frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans, developing workplans, and budgets.
• Knowledge of gender mainstreaming and social inclusion concepts within development programs.
• Experience working in multicultural and diverse teams.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified individuals should send their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document track record of successful proposal development and securing funding from reputable donors via: gf_advert@ahnigeria.org using their Full Name, the funding opportunity as the subject of the mail. (e.g., “LAWAL MUSA JAMES, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)”).

The deadline for submission of application is 5th July 2024.