Project mission 

Project mission 
Implemented by Management Strategies for Africa (MSA), the Reproductive Health Program Support Services Project (in short, The RH Support Project) is a technical resource for delivering focused management assistance to support sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programs in Nigeria. Initial funding for The RH Support Project has been generously provided by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. 
The RH Support Project will contribute to strengthening management and program effectiveness of SRH organizations and programs. In this regard, the project will support the Government of Nigeria's policy to slow the population growth rate and support ICPD goals by increasing the effectiveness of SRH organizations and programs. 
The RH Support Project will deliver a range of technical support services to respond to needs of SRH organizations and programs, especially those funded by PF. In particular, The RH Support Project will offer assistance in strategic management, monitoring and evaluation, and development of tailored SRH program management systems, to improve the effectiveness of SRH programs. 
Through The RH Support Project, MSA represents PF at various meetings and events with donors, government agencies at all levels, and the broad SRH community in Nigeria, facilitating linkages and contacts with these partners and grantees. Also, MSA, on behalf of PF, will convene regional and thematic group meetings with PF grantees on specific issues, and organize technical workshops on topical issues. 
Project Objectives 
1. Provide managerial and technical assistance to organizations implementing FP/RH projects in Nigeria, particularly in the North, to extend FP/RH services of high quality and low cost 
2. Provide technical assistance in the collection and use of relevant data to improve project implementation and monitoring achievements toward the overall Nigeria strategy
3. Support the development and implementation of FP/RH policies, strategies and programs through representing the Foundation in Conferences and meetings with government officials and other donors
Project team 


Marc Okunnu: Project Director

Yemi Osanyin: Project Manager

Roseni Dearden: Management/Financial Management Support

Peter Suberu : Finance Manager

Abubakar Ibrahim : Program Associate

Doris Ikpeze: Administration Associate

Musa Peter: Administrative Assistant/Project Driver 

Project Links
The RH Support Project seeks to work with various clients, partners and collaborating organizations as follows, through multi-sectoral, coordinated approaches: Packard Foundation grantees (national and international, current and prospective) 

Government agencies (Federal, State, and Local) involved with population and RH development. 

Nigerian NGOs, CBOs and private commercial sector. 

Consultants (individuals and institutions) 

Management development organizations. 

Demographic and socio-economic research organizations. 

MSA technical associates (national and international). 

International organizations in SRH. 

Population Program Department of PF. Other donors (bilateral, multilateral, and foundations). 
Contact us
Name: Marc Okunnu, Sr. Designation: Project DirectorEmail: mokunnu@msforafrica.org Mobile: 0803 590 5095 
Name: Yemi Osanyin Designation: Project ManagerEmail: y_osanyin@msforafrica-ng.orgMobile: 0803 323 4187 
Name: Peter Suberu Designation: Finance OfficerEmail: peter.suberu@msforafrica-ng.org Mobile: 0805 508 3330 
Name: Abubakar Ibrahim Designation: Program AssociateEmail: kutaabu@yahoo.co.uk Mobile: 0803 408 5905 
Name: Doris Ikpeze designation: Administration AssociateEmail: doris.ikpeze@msforafrica-ng.orgMobile: 0803 314 0027
The RH Support ProjectManagement Strategies for Africa Katsina House (Third Floor) Ralph Sodeinde Street (opposite Federal Ministry of Finance) Central Area Abuja, FCT Nigeria Tel: (09) 234 3595-6, 234 3645 
How to access Services
Call The RH Support Project (our contact details are presented below) to discuss your needs and requirements. 

If The RH Support Project cannot meet your needs, our staff will suggest alternative or additional sources of assistance and how to approach them. We encourage and will assist you to submit separate proposals for large technical assistance requirements directly to PF or other donors. 

Once agreement has been reached on the assistance or service to be provided by The RH Support Project, we need you to submit a formal (written) request, to enable our action to begin. 

If we are able to meet your need, we will prepare the scope of work (SOW) or terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment, for your approval. This will become the basis for monitoring and evaluating the assignment. 

If an alternative source of assistance is to be used, our staff can assist you to contact such sources, and to prepare the SOW or TOR for the required assistance. 

Project funding 
The Project is funded by David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Project duration 
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005