Technical Advisor II – Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH)

Organization: FHI 360

Location: Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 17 January 2026

Maternal, newborn, and child health remains at the heart of humanitarian and development work, directly influencing survival, dignity, and long-term community resilience. This role plays a critical part in shaping evidence-based health programs that save lives and strengthen health systems. As a senior technical leader, you will guide complex MNCH interventions, support national priorities, and ensure global best practices translate into real impact on the ground. The position is ideal for an experienced professional committed to advancing equitable and sustainable health outcomes in low-resource settings.

Job Summary

The Technical Advisor II, MNCH provides high-level technical leadership for maternal, newborn, and child health components across integrated health programs. The role supports program design, implementation, and quality assurance while mentoring technical teams and engaging key stakeholders. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic growth, innovation, and excellence across MNCH initiatives in Nigeria and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical guidance on MNCH policies, standards, and evidence-based practices at project and organizational levels.
• Lead the design of MNCH program strategies, ensuring alignment with donor requirements, budgets, and implementation realities.
• Oversee day-to-day technical delivery of MNCH and integrated health projects to ensure activities meet quality standards and performance targets.
• Supervise and mentor MNCH technical staff, supporting professional development and high-quality outputs.
• Coordinate closely with Ministries of Health, implementing partners, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
• Represent the organization at national and international forums, technical meetings, and conferences related to MNCH.
• Guide the development and revision of technical guidelines, tools, and best-practice documents.
• Lead or support proposal development, including technical narratives, work plans, budgets, and partnership engagement.
• Review technical reports and present program progress and results to donors and clients.
• Identify capacity gaps within teams and design strategies to strengthen technical knowledge and skills.
• Anticipate technical risks to program delivery and develop practical mitigation plans.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, plan, and deliver complex activities.
• Deep technical expertise in MNCH service delivery at facility and community levels.
• Knowledge of related health areas such as immunization, malaria, nutrition, primary health care, and health systems strengthening.
• Excellent communication skills for technical exchange, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making and build consensus among diverse partners.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities with minimal supervision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in Public Health, Health Sciences, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant MNCH experience; or MD/PhD with 9+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and evaluating MNCH programs.
• Participation in national or global MNCH technical committees or normative bodies.
• Record of publications, technical reports, presentations, or tool development in MNCH.
• Experience leading or contributing to business development and proposal writing.
• International program management or development experience is an advantage.
• Professional-level proficiency in French is required; Portuguese is an added asset.

Why This Role Matters

This position directly influences the quality and reach of life-saving health interventions for women and children. By strengthening technical leadership and partnerships, the role helps improve health systems, inform national policies, and ensure sustainable impact. Your work will contribute to healthier families, stronger communities, and reduced preventable deaths.

Benefits of Applying

• Opportunity to lead high-impact MNCH programs with a globally respected organization.
• Engagement with international partners, donors, and government institutions.
• Professional growth through strategic leadership, research, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Salary Expectations

Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Organization

FHI 360 is an international nonprofit organization focused on advancing human development through research-driven and locally led solutions. The organization works across health, education, nutrition, economic development, gender, youth, and technology to address complex global challenges. With operations in more than 70 countries, FHI 360 partners with governments, communities, and donors to deliver sustainable results. Its approach emphasizes evidence, collaboration, and long-term capacity building to help individuals and systems thrive.

Location, Deadline & How to Apply

• Location: Nigeria
• Deadline: 17 January 2026
• How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through FHI 360’s official careers portal via Workday.

Tips for Applicants

• Highlight leadership experience in MNCH program design and implementation.
• Clearly demonstrate technical expertise and measurable impact from past roles.
• Showcase proposal development, donor engagement, and stakeholder coordination experience.
• Emphasize language proficiency and international or multi-country program exposure.