Job Application for Short-Term Consultant – Legal and Policy Landscape Analysis for Data Sharing (Abuja, Nigeria) at Resolve To Save Lives

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Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a US-based, global public health organization with a mission to prevent 100 million deaths from heart disease and to make the world safer from epidemics. Since 2017, Resolve to Save Lives has partnered with low-and middle-income country governments, multilateral agencies, academic and other civil society partners, and communities to implement policies and programs to treat and control hypertension, reduce sodium intake, eliminate artificial trans fats, and strengthen systems for epidemic prevention.

Position Title: Short-Term Consultant – Legal and Policy Landscape Analysis for Data Sharing

Work Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Summary:

RTSL, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) under the Collaborative Surveillance Project, is seeking a qualified legal and policy expert to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the legal and policy landscape governing data sharing. The consultant will assess existing frameworks, identify gaps, and generate actionable recommendations to align data governance, including the review of current data privacy laws and provide clear guidance that defines the agency’s stance on data use and access, in line with national and international best practices.

This is a six-month consultancy (96 working days), with deliverables that will be defined by and reported to the Senior Technical Advisor, Health Security and Event-Based Surveillance, RTSL Nigeria. Deliverables will be led by the consultant in collaboration with the NCDC Legal Team, the RTSL Public Health Legal Team, the RTSL Nigeria Country Office, and relevant members of the Prevent Epidemics (PE) Global Team.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will:

Conduct a comprehensive mapping and analysis of existing laws, regulations, and policies related to data sharing and cybersecurity with a focus on implications for public health and surveillance data. Identify gaps and challenges in the current legal, regulatory and policy frameworks relevant to collaborative surveillance efforts. These should relate to data use, sharing, and access.
Engage with key stakeholders (NCDC, government agencies, private sector, and civil society) to understand practical challenges and opportunities for improving legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks for data governance and architecture in the country.
Compare the existing legal landscape with international and regional best practices in public health data sharing
Provide strategic level support and aid in stakeholder engagement for new or existing legal or regulatory initiatives to improve data governance and coordination
Develop a detailed report with recommendations for aligning data use and sharing with data governance strategies, including any necessary legislative and regulatory reforms to enhance collaborative surveillance efforts

Deliverables

Concept note outlining the context, workplan, and proposed methodology for the project;
Comprehensive landscape document, providing an overview of current Nigerian laws, regulations, and policies relating to data access, use and sharing of public health surveillance and related data. In particular, this should address legal authority for and restrictions on:

a. Data sharing between federal and subnational levels;

b. Data sharing within NCDC

c. Data sharing across MDAs, within and outside of the health sector

Based on interviews with key stakeholders (NCDC, government agencies, private sector, and civil society), the landscaping document will include a stakeholder consultation summary which sets out any practical challenges, including around real and perceived legal limitations on data sharing within or between agencies.

Finally, the landscape document will identify recommendations for improvements in the legal and regulatory landscape for data governance in Nigeria. This should address both vertical (national – subnational) and horizontal (across MDAs) data sharing. Such recommendations may address regulatory gaps requiring new or amended legal instruments, enforcement issues, or the fact that laws or regulations are being incorrectly perceived as prohibiting data sharing.

3. The final report will be validated by and jointly published with NCDC.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

Advanced degree in Law
At least 10 years of experience in legal analysis, policy development, or regulatory compliance.
Experience engaging with government agencies, health sector stakeholders, and international organizations.

Skills & Abilities:

Expertise in data governance, cyber security, privacy laws, and regulatory frameworks related to data sharing, particularly in public health.
Strong analytical and technical writing skills with experience producing high-quality reports.
Familiarity with international best practices in public health data sharing and governance (e.g., WHO guidelines, GDPR, Open Data principles, etc.)
Excellent communication, analytical, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills for engaging and influencing non-governmental partners, donors, and multilateral agencies
Results and impact-oriented, with a problem-solving attitude and attention to detail

Other:

Fluency in English is required
Proven ability to work collaboratively with government leadership on strategy development and alignment on commitments and timelines is desirable
Experience working in low-resource or emergency response settings

RTSL accepts and reviews applications on an ongoing basis. We are grateful for your interest in our work and for your application. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant. Someone from our talent team or hiring team will contact you if your qualifications match the role.

RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, organ donor status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.

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