International Consultant for Mathematical Modelling of Immunization Programming and Embedded Financial Management Support to National Primary Health Care Agency (NPHCDA), Nigeria, 4 Months, Abuja Nigeria.

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Background:

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and UNICEF are implementing the Innovation Top-Up (ITU) grant to support the deployment and scale-up of country-led mathematical modelling for immunization decision-making, including zero-dose reduction strategies, campaign optimization, vaccine financing, and pandemic preparedness.

Selected modelling applications may be piloted early to inform programme implementation and resource allocation. To ensure these innovations are financially viable, institutionally embedded, and sustainable beyond the grant lifecycle, NPHCDA requires dedicated support to strengthen financial management systems, readiness, and sustainability arrangements.

In addition, NPHCDA and UNICEF are implementing multiple Gavi grants that require strengthened fiduciary oversight, financial reporting, and alignment with Government Public Financial Management (PFM) systems, including the planned Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) rollout.

An Embedded Financial Management (FM) Specialist will therefore be deployed to provide implementation support to NPHCDA and relevant stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the intervention, ensuring that financial management strengthening efforts and the ITU mathematical modelling grant are mutually reinforcing

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Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to strengthen financial management systems, governance, and sustainability arrangements at NPHCDA from UNICEF, while supporting the effective financial management and institutionalization of mathematical modelling tools and applications developed under the ITU grant.

Specifically, the assignment will ensure that:

1. Management and supervision of the rollout of the mathematical modelling embedded with NPHCDA

2. Financial management of ITU activities complies with Government PFM rules and donor requirements

3. Mathematical modelling applications are integrated into institutional planning, budgeting, and financial systems

4. Financial management function at NPHCDA is strengthened, including financial planning, internal controls and reporting.

Scope of Work

1.Management of coordination of mathematical modelling service rollout by the UNICEF vendor and transition to NPHCDA

2. Financial Governance, Controls, and Compliance

• Support compliance of ITU-funded activities with Government PFM regulations and donor requirements

• Identify fiduciary risks associated with piloting and scaling modelling applications and recommend mitigation measures

• Strengthening internal controls and governance arrangements for grant implementation

3. Financial Management, Planning, and Reporting

• Provide technical support on Gavi financial management requirements, including budgeting/reprogramming, documentation, and reporting

• Strengthen expenditure tracking and financial reporting for modelling pilots and related activities

• Strengthening the linkage of programme implementation and financial forecasting

4. Financial Management Systems Strengthening

• Support updating and implementation of the NPHCDA Financial Management Capacity Building Plan.

Deliverables:

The consultant will deliver the following outputs:

1. Mathematical Modelling Grant Support:

• Mathematical modeling of immunization programming rollout transferred to NPHCDA

• Support NPHCDA to develop a framework for integrating modelling outputs into budgeting and planning processes

2. Financial Management Strengthening:

• Regular financial performance analysis reports

• Harmonized financial reporting templates and guidance, including development of training materials on Gavi financial management requirements

• Updated FMCB plan, including financial governance and internal control improvement recommendations

• Support reprogramming of Gavi grants, where required

3. Fiduciary Risk Assurance:

• Action plan for addressing audit and assurance recommendations

Work Assignment:

1. Mathematical modeling of immunization programming rollout capacity building of NPHCDA completed

• Financial performance analysis of NPHCDA

Deliverables/Outputs

• NPHCDA digital immunization hub team trained and functioning.
• Financial performance analysis reports of NPHCDA available

2.Development a framework for integrating modelling outputs into budgeting and planning processes for the NPHCDA

• Harmonized financial reporting templates and guidance, including development of training materials on Gavi financial management requirements developed

Deliverables/Outputs

• Framework for integrated immunization modeling and its budgeting is available.
• Harmonized financial reporting templates and training materials developed and tested.

3. Updated FMCB plan, including financial governance and internal control improvement recommendations

• Support reprogramming of Gavi grants, where required

Deliverables/Outputs

• Financial governance and internal control improvement recommendations available.
• Grant reprogramming completed by 30th June 2026

4. Action plan for addressing audit and assurance recommendations.

Deliverables/Outputs

Action plan submitted to NPHCDA, Gavi and UNICEF

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR Integration of mathemetical modeling for immunization programming- 2026.pdf

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Minimum requirements:

A University degree is required in accounting and finance, with certification in public accounting.

At least 15 years’ Experience in financial analysis, auditing, or accounting, with a preference for experience in public financial management (PFM) or international development contexts.

Proven experience is required in designing, implementing, and assessing internal control frameworks and institutional capacity building in the area of financial management system.

In-depth knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Experience of working in UN agency/international agency and working in, or with, fragile and conflict-affected contexts will be highly valued.

Familiarity with Primary Health Care (PHC) especially immunization programme system strengthening and its financing.

Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate complex financial data, identify risks, and recommend remedial actions.

Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for advising senior stakeholders and working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Computer skills, including strong quantitative analysis and reporting tools.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural, inclusive and diverse environment.

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French would be considered an asset

Attached is the All-Inclusive Financial Proposal All-Inclusive Financial Proposal Form UNICEF.docx

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