Knowledge Management Strategy Adoption, Adaptation and Capacity Building Consultant

The UK Support to Health transformation in Nigeria through the Lafiya Program is a flexible, demand-led strategic partnership with the Nigerian Federal and targeted State governments designed to address equity, improve and sustain health outcomes for the most vulnerable States with the worst health statistics. The desired objectives of the program included fostering an enabling environment for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) policy reform and implementation, institutional management capacity building, and health system strengthening. This required the full engagement and participation of communities with a view to contributing to ending preventable maternal and new-born deaths. The program operated at the Federal level; and geographically in five states of - Borno, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Yobe. Following the ODA cuts, from 0.7% to 0.5% and the spend review handrails, the FCDO reprioritization and business planning exercise, beginning in the last quarter of 2020 and first quarter of 2021, the program had to scale down some key interventions and consider reviewing the geographic scope going into the next financial years. The program now focuses on contributing to three outcomes: (1) substantially increased health financing (SDG 3.c); (2) improved coverage of integrated essential health services and health emergency preparedness (SDG 3.8 and SDG 3.d); and (3) improved access to sexual and reproductive health services (SDG 3.7).

Output 1: Strengthened governance for the delivery of integrated health and nutrition services
Output 2: Strengthened health financing, including use of Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and innovative financing approaches.
Output 3: Strengthened health workforce and health information systems, including use of data for decision-making.
Output 4: Improved health security through a One Health approach, including response to emergencies.
Output 5: Improved access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including strengthened access and demand in north-east Nigeria, and support to accelerate the demographic transition.

Knowledge Management (KM) plays a pivotal role in strengthening health systems by ensuring that information, expertise, and evidence are effectively captured, shared, and utilized for improved policymaking and implementation. At the federal level, the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare (FMoH&SW) has initiated the development of a National Knowledge Management Strategy. However, implementation at the subnational level, especially across State Departments of Health Planning, Research, and Statistics (DHPRS), remains limited.
State DHPRS units are mandated to drive evidence-informed decision-making, planning, and monitoring of health sector interventions. However, the absence of structured knowledge management systems, low technical capacity, and weak institutional coordination have hindered the efficient use of data and knowledge products. There is an urgent need to equip these units and a designated Focal Point Officer from each state with the skills, tools, and systems required to adapt and adopt KM approaches.
This intervention proposes a targeted capacity-strengthening program aimed at enhancing KM skills, institutional readiness, and coordination mechanisms within state-level DHPRS units. The outcome will be better alignment with federal strategies and increased use of knowledge products in planning, resource mobilization, monitoring, and policy design at the subnational level.

Reports to: MEL Expert
Location: The Knowledge Management Consultant will be based in Abuja

Employment Type: Consultancy
Compensation Type: Daily

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

OBJECTIVES

To build and institutionalize knowledge management (KM) capacity within State DHPRS including designated Focal Point Officers, to enable effective integration, adaptation, and adoption of health sector knowledge management approaches at the subnational level.
To conduct a comprehensive capacity needs assessment of KM systems, processes, and personnel across State DHPRS.
To train DHPRS staff and one Focal Point Officer per state on KM principles, tools, and frameworks.
To support the co-creation of state-level KM implementation plans aligned with national KM strategy.
To foster a community of practice to promote sustained learning, peer exchange, and innovation in KM.
To institutionalize KM governance mechanisms within state health ministries to ensure sustainability and accountabilityDeliverable DescriptionOutput

KM Capacity Needs Assessment

Report

 A detailed report based on desk reviews, KM readiness tools, interviews,

and FGDs with DHPRS units, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities.

KM Capacity Assessment Report

 State-Level KM Action Plans

Co-created and validated KM action plans for each state, developed

through participatory workshops and aligned withnational priorities.

 State KM Action Plans for Lafiya

supported states (5 states)

 KM Implementation

Toolkit

 A practical guide including templates, SOPs, and tools to support

KM institutionalization and daily practice at the state level

 KM Toolkit Document

 National KM Learning

Network

 Establishment of a Community of Practice (CoP), including focal

desk setup, onboarding of members, and linkage to FMoH KM platform.

 KM Learning Network

Framework & Launch Report

 Inception & Planning

Report

 Report covering team setup, stakeholder mapping, and desk

review findings to inform implementation.

 Inception & Planning Report

 KM Training Package

& Delivery

 Development of KM training materials and facilitation of 5-day

workshops across 6 geopolitical zones to build capacity

 Training Package & 6 Zonal

Workshop Reports

 M&E Framework and Report

 Framework and tools to track training outcomes, KM plan implementation,

and impact at 6 and 12 months. Includes baseline and follow-up reporting

 KM M&E Framework and

6-/12-Month pact Report

Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Knowledge Management, Public Health, Development Studies, Organizational Learning, or related fields (e.g., MBA, MA, MPH).
Certification in project management, KM, or organizational development (e.g., PMP, CIPM, ToT).
Progressive years of experience in KM roles within donor-funded programs (e.g., USAID, Global Fund).
Proven experience working with government health systems, especially at subnational levels.

Skills:

Ability to design and align KM interventions with national and subnational priorities.
Proficiency in developing toolkits, SOPs, and digital repositories.
Skilled in conducting needs assessments using interviews, FGDs, and diagnostic tools.
Expertise in adult learning, curriculum development, and delivering multi-day workshops.
Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with government, donors, and implementing partners.
Ability to design M&E frameworks, track outcomes, and report on KM impact.
Competence in producing clear, actionable reports, toolkits, and training materials.
Experience in establishing and managing learning networks or CoPs.
Proficiency in tools like SharePoint, MS Office, Google Workspace, Trello, and Canva.

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