Vacancies at Catholic Relief Services CRS
Job Title: Consultant – 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention End of Round Programmatic Assessment (SMC EORA)
Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Location: Adamawa, Kaduna, Niger, and Taraba States (1 consultant per state)
Employment Type: Contract
Application Deadline: September 6, 2026
About the Role
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is seeking four experienced public health research consultants to lead an End of Round Programmatic Assessment for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaigns across Adamawa, Kaduna, Niger, and Taraba states. Following the fourth SMC treatment cycle, the consultant will evaluate SMC coverage, implementation quality, treatment adherence, and protocol compliance among eligible children aged 3 to 59 months.
Key Responsibilities
Field Training & Supervision: Train supervisors and data collectors on approved methodologies and oversee data collection using electronic platforms.
Data Management & Analysis: Ensure high data quality, design mobile collection tools, perform rigorous data analysis, and interpret findings.
Programmatic Assessment: Evaluate SMC coverage, treatment adherence among caregivers and Community Drug Distributors (CDDs), cycle completion rates, and the impact of communication channels.
Reporting & Presentation: Develop state-specific and harmonized final reports, along with a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation detailing trends, insights, and strategic recommendations across all four states.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Research Experience: Minimum of 3 years conducting public health or community-based surveys and research.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of SMC implementation processes and survey methodologies, including Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in mobile data collection tools (Kobo Collect or SurveyCTO), data visualization software (Tableau or Power BI), statistical analysis tools (SPSS or STATA), and database management (MySQL is an advantage).
Operational Capacity: Demonstrated capacity and human resources to execute surveys across multiple states concurrently.
Survey Duration & Timelines
Each assessment spans 10 days, covering training, field collection, data analysis, entry meetings, and final debriefings. (Dates are subject to the completion of the 4th SMC cycle in each state):
Kaduna: September 27 – October 11, 2026
Adamawa: September 28 – October 12, 2026
Niger: September 28 – October 12, 2026
Taraba: October 17 – October 31, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents via the online application link:
Detailed proposal
Budget / Financial bid
Samples of previous survey work conducted
Catholic Relief Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
