Job Position for Senior Technical Advisor, Lead Exposure Reduction Consultant
Senior Technical Advisor, Lead Exposure Reduction Consultant
Organization: Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
Duration: 12 months
Level of Effort: Full-Time Equivalent
About the Role
Resolve to Save Lives is seeking a distinguished public health or environmental health professional to serve as a Senior Technical Advisor. Embedded within the Office of the Honourable Minister of State for Health, the consultant will drive strategic initiatives to reduce lead exposure across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Policy & Advocacy: Advance national lead exposure policies, develop implementation plans, and create high-level policy briefs, technical reports, and advocacy materials.
Inter-Agency Coordination: Strengthen alignment among government agencies, support the Inter-Agency Working Group on Lead Elimination (IAWG), and collaborate with key MDAs, including NAFDAC, SON, and FCCPC.
Regulatory Enforcement: Facilitate the implementation and enforcement of lead-related regulations and support national public-sector systems.
Capacity Assessment: Evaluate national technical, laboratory, and workforce capacities to address environmental hazards effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement & Resourcing: Lead high-level policy dialogues with senior officials and assist in driving government resource allocation for lead exposure interventions.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Public Health, Environmental Health, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Food Safety, Public Policy, or a related field.
Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in environmental health, specializing in lead exposure prevention, regulatory enforcement, public health programming, or policy implementation.
Institutional Knowledge: Proven track record of working with senior government institutions, regulatory agencies, and multi-sectoral stakeholders in Nigeria.
Core Competencies: Exceptional technical writing, analytical skills, strategic communication, and high-level stakeholder management.
Mobility: Willingness to travel within Nigeria as required.
Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and suitability for this high-level consultancy.
