Vacancy For Market Systems Development Specialist at Malaria Consortium, 15th August, 2018

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Market Systems Development Specialist Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Type: Fixed Term Level: Technical Hours: 40 Benefits: National Country and Project Background Malaria is highly endemic in Nigeria and it remains one of the leading causes of childhood and maternal morbidity and mortality in the country. Nigeria is deeply committed to making progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and it recognizes the fact that, without firm efforts to control malaria, achievement of the targets related to child mortality, maternal mortality, and reducing the burden of communicable disease will not be possible. Malaria therefore constitutes a significant development challenge for Nigeria. Interventions for reducing malaria burden in the country are documented in the national malaria strategic plan with Government taking the lead in its implementation with the support of all the RBM partners. The Global Fund with contribution from DFID and other partners commenced funding of the private sector co-payment mechanism (PSCM) / Affordable Medicine Facility for malaria (AMFm) financing mechanism designed to expand access to Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), crowd out artemisinin monotherapies to slow down development of resistance to artemisinin, and replace ineffective antimalarials (CQ, SP) in Nigeria in September 2010. The funding has now ended in February this year and NMEP and all partners are in the process of finalising a plan to manage the transition of the ACT market from this funding. The aim is to finalise this plan in the next one / two months to allow for time to commence importation of next year quantities of ACTs for the private sector. Since the market of ACT and RDTs are closely linked, the plan will also include options for better synergy between these two markets. Job Purpose

The Job Holder will be responsible for applying a market systems approach in facilitating development of an ACT market transition plan for the delivery of required quantities of ACTs (and RDTs) for the private sector market (2019 - 2021), which a sizable proportion of the population can access at affordable prices and agreed quality standards.

Scope of Work

The market development specialist operates with a national scope and will report to the Country Director. He/she will be responsible for supporting NMEP and market partners to collate evidence to inform the development / finalization of the ACT market transition plan and implementation of initial activities especially ordering of ACTs for 2019 by the importers.

Key Working Relationships:

Regional Programmes Director, Country Technical coordinator, NMEP, other government departments, short term technical assistance (international and national), market partners, DFID Nigeria and the Global Fund.

Key Accountabilities

Work closely and manage the national short term consultants to carry out their designated assignments to quality and on time
Provide limited and periodic technical support to market partners in implementing their revised plan based on the transition plan.
Gather, document and disseminate results and learning of the project to internal and external stakeholders Representation and Coordination (20%)
Support NMEP to get buy - in of all partners and stakeholders towards the transition plan and develop a transparent process in selecting partners to work with on the transition plan implementation.
Attend relevant technical working group meetings
Delivery of high quality project (80%)
Lead the SUNMAP2 ACT market transition team to collate evidence and finalise the transition plan
Work with NMEP, partners, stakeholders and short term TAs to gather evidence on ACT market in Nigeria include market and value chain analyses, forecasting the ACT need both in public and private, market share.
Work with all stakeholders to use these information to identify constraints to ACT market transition to full commercial but affordable price and solutions to these constraints including possible synergy with the RDT market.
Support the selected market partners in updating their plans for their private sector ACT market 2019 – 2021 based the agreed national transition plan.
Work closely with the international short term consultant to arrange quality-assured technical assistance to the project

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential:

Substantial experience working on projects which apply market systems approach in Nigeria
Proven experience in ability to identify and engage private and public sector on innovative market driven solutions for scalable and sustainable results
Knowledge about health care or health related market systems / context especially PSCM / Affordable Medicines Facility for malaria
Experience and understanding of working with ACT manufacturers and/or distributors
Experience planning, facilitating and managing stakeholder engagement and consultation workshops

Desirable:

Knowledge of international development, particularly DFID- funded projects
Expertise in market analysis, business strategy development
Knowledge of national procurement procedures for health commodities
Experience and understanding of working with RDT manufacturers and distributors

Work-based Skills Essential:

Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
Fluent in written and spoken English
Ability to work under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines
Excellent time management skills
Comfortable working closely with senior government officials
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to work with confidential market information
Capable of creating and maintain trust with market partners
Proven skills in managing partnerships and agreements, including contract development, market and business (partnership) development and monitoring

Desirable:

Excellent presentation skills
Skills in basic statistical analysis
Ability to travel to the field at short notice
Comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment

Core Competencies Delivering results: LEVEL C - Supports others to achieve results:

Displays a positive and enthusiastic approach and is not deterred by setbacks, finding alternative ways to reach goals or targets.
Supports others to plan and deliver results
Supports others to manage and cope with setbacks

Analysis and use of information: LEVEL D - Analyses the external environment confidently:

Generates a range of policy options and appraises them based on the internal and external evidence
Develops ways of applying new knowledge and ensures lesson-learning with self and wider team
Analyses the significance of external events and situations for Malaria Consortium

Interpersonal and communications: LEVEL D - Communicates complex technical and/or sensitive/high risk information effectively:

Communicates complex operational, technical and strategic issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences
Uses varied communication to promote dialogue and shared understanding and consensus across a variety of audiences
Influences internal and external audiences on specific issues
Scans the internal and external environment for key information and messages to support communications strategies.

Collaboration and partnering: LEVEL C - Builds strong networks internally and participates actively in external networks and think tanks:

Builds strong networks internally
Participates actively in external networks and/or think tanks.
Engages with relevant experts to gather and evaluate evidence
Shares and implements good practice with internal and external peers

Leading and motivating people: LEVEL C - Effectively leads and motivates others or direct reports:

Gives regular, timely and appropriate feedback,
Acknowledges good performance and deals with issues concerning poor performance
Carries out staff assessment and development activities conscientiously and effectively
Develops the skills and competences of others through the development and application of skills
Coaches and supports team members when they have difficulties

Flexibility/ adaptability: LEVEL:

Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems and supports others to do the same
Adapts team approach, goals, and methods to achieve solutions and results in dynamic situations Sets realistic deadlines and goals for self or team

Living the values: LEVEL C - Supports others to live Malaria Consortium’s values:

Demonstrates personal integrity by using role position responsibly and fairly
Cultivates an open culture within the wider team, promoting accountability, responsibility and respect for individual differences

Strategic planning and thinking and sector awareness: LEVEL C - Keeps up to date with the internal and external environment:

Takes into account economic, political and other business factors when drawing up medium and long-term plans, covering both public and private sectors,
Looks beyond the immediate operations to prospects for new business,
Engages with appropriate internal and external sources to establish major influences on future plan.

Remuneration NGN6,583,500. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Application Deadline 29th August, 2018.

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