Senior Manager-Programs (Consultant)

About Evidence Action

At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.

Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

• Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
• Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
• Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic individual characterized by high achievement levels who will support Evidence Action’s programs in Nigeria. S/he will be inspired by Evidence Action’s mission of measurably improving the lifelong prospects of hundreds of millions of people through proven and scaled interventions.

The consultant will bring strong programmatic capabilities, using evidence to enhance highly successful, large-scale programs and assist in designing new programs. S/he will also support the expansion of current programming, such as school-based deworming, into new health arenas based on rigorous evidence of impact.

S/he will be adept at engaging government and private stakeholders, including existing partnerships at all levels. The consultant will play a supporting role in expanding Evidence Action’s portfolio in Nigeria by focusing on scoping for new program opportunities. The consultant will uphold Evidence Action’s core pillars of evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale throughout programs and operations. The consultant will be based in Abuja and report to the Country Director in Nigeria.

Consultancy Duration: Six Months with a possibility of renewal

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with technical leaders, s/he will support Nigeria's program and pilot implementation, including strategic planning, operations, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• The consultant will ensure timely and high-quality reports/ deliverables to create visibility for internal and external purposes.
• Support in identifying new programs/ funding opportunities and coordinating the development of project proposals in collaboration with the New Program Development team, the Country Director, and technical/zonal leads.
• Lead in developing Knowledge Management (KM) products, briefs, policy notes and engage with key policymakers and eminent and influential leaders to help position Evidence Action’s viewpoints into public policy and legislation and function as a repository of the latest evidence and improve access to information.
• Support new program registration, expansion, and/or launch in new and existing states, including developing and maintaining an active database of profiles of high-priority/strategic states in the country, detailing essential to intricate political, economic, and social factors and their potential implications for Evidence Action.

Skills/Requirements

• Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Capacity Building, Program Management, Policy Advocacy, Strategic Planning, Donor Management, Government Relations.

Qualifications/Attributes

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS / MBChB) degree minimum.
• The Consultant will have at least 15 years of experience working on program-related activities and an interest in expanding their horizons within a mission-driven organization committed to impact at scale.
• S/he must be excited about working with a cross-cutting team within an organization that sees learning and the use of rigorous evidence as central to its mission and is motivated to actively ensure that this approach is deeply embedded into all programs.
• The ideal candidate has experience working at national and subnational levels in Nigeria.
• The consultant will have a medical degree and experience working on programs and thematic areas such as Malaria, WASH, Nutrition, MNCH, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Health System Strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, Social Behaviour Change, etc.
• Self-directed and self-motivated personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple clients while adhering to deadlines and priorities;
• Strong technical skills and capacity, particularly in health, nutrition, and or wash programs;
• Practical experience managing and working directly with data;
• Naturally inquisitive, skeptical, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and organized;
• A critical, analytical, and process-oriented thinker with a willingness to form and adjust opinions based on evidence;
• A good understanding of and experience in consulting or other client-based and service-oriented roles;
• International Development experience (Experience working for a non-profit)

Working conditions

Normal

Position Location

This role will be based in Abuja, Nigeria. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Nigeria employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Nigeria for roles based in Nigeria.

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.