Ipas, a global, non-profit reproductive health organization, working in Nigeria seeks the following positions.

Associate III, Research and Evaluation

Experience: 3 years

Location Abuja

Ipas, a global, non-profit reproductive health organization, working in Nigeria seeks a Research and Evaluation (R&E) Associate.  The R&E Associate III  supports the overall data management system of the country office by  conducting data collection, entry and cleaning, and provides technical support for R&E staff implementing research. The R&E Associate III makes regular field visits (to health facilities) and is in constant communication with service providers to offer data-required support. This position enters and cleans logbook data, monitors paper flow of data collection forms, and checks for data accuracy. 

This is a fulltime time staff position based in Abuja and is available immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Perform data entry and cleaning, and assist in the management of quantitative data sets

• Support the R&E Advisor and Senior Advisor in program monitoring and evaluation tasks, including the implementation of M&E systems (data collection, paperflow management, data management and documentation, and results reporting)

• Participate in the training of staff and consultants in M&E data collection and processing

• Contribute to the preparation of tables, charts and figures for internal and external publications

• Contribute to the preparation of literature searches and bibliographies

• Provide administrative support as needed

• Carry out other tasks to support Ipas’s R&E efforts

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree with at least 3 years work experience in research and evaluation of health programs  

• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation soft ware

• Working knowledge of data processing  computer packages (e.g.  EpiInfo, Epidata)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to verbally communicate in at least one Nigerian language

• Well-organized, with ability to track multiple projects and deadlines

• Experience in providing administrative support to work teams

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically 35% of time, regionally as is necessary

• A limited amount of international travel is required

• Ability to work successfully in a cross-cultural, team-based, global environment

• Ability to work legally in Nigeria

 

Method of Application

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Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to: [email protected]. We do not accept phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website: http:// www.ipas.org before applying or send your  queries to [email protected]. 

Deadline for applications is (determine date of two weeks). 

Due to anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be contacted. 

Ipas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.