Ipas, a global non-profit health organization working in Nigeria seeks a Research and Evaluation (R&E) Senior Advisor I. The Research and Evaluation (R&E) Senior Advisor I is responsible for providing technical and managerial leadership and strategic direction for Ipas Nigeria's monitoring and evaluationefforts and collaborating with the US-based global R&E team to ensure high-quality processes and methodologies. Additionally, this position manages R&E team members in the country office and guarantees that best practices are implemented in all R&E activities. The Senior Advisor I ensures that data are shared and used by internal and external audiences through routine review of findings and through dissemination via national and intemational conferences and publications. 

 

Job Title:  Senior Advisor I- Research and Evaluation (R&E), Nigeria

 

Job Location: Abuja Nigeria 

 

This is a full-time position based in Abuja and is available for an immediate start. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

•  Develops, implements and manages the ongoing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of Ipas Nigeria's programs 

•  Serves as principal or co-principal investigator of Ipas Nigeria's research projects 

•  Oversees and directs the use of lpas's data monitoring system, including building the capacity of R&E and other technical staff to appropriately use the system 

•  Provides quantitative and qualitative analyses for intemal and extemal use, including donor reports and meetings 

•  Works with lpas's global staff in the US to develop new monitoring and evaluation tools as needed 

•  Ensures adherence to all global R&E standard operating procedures 

•  Represents Ipas in national and international research and policy fora through conference presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals 

•  Manages relationships and capacity building with external agencies and partner organizations for contracted or collaborative research and evaluation projects Carries out other tasks to support Ipas Nigeria's R&E efforts 

 

 

Requirements for the position include: 

•  Advanced degree (doctorate or masters) in social science or public health with 7 + years work experience in research and evaluation of health programs in developing countries, especially in West Africa 

•  Experience in supervising technical staff and building a team environment 

•  Strong Excel skills; experience using Microsoft Office Suite 

• Advanced working knowledge of Stata statistical software 

•  Experience working with databases; experience with relational databases preferred 

•  Experience with geographic mapping software and qualitative analysis softwar (NVivo, ATLAS.ti or others) preferred 

•  Strong substantive background in sexual and reproductive health and rights. 

•  Experience working with donor and government agencies 

•  Knowledge of the Nigerian health system 

•  Strong verbal and written communication skills in English 

•  Ability to communicate verbally in at least one Nigeria language

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

•  Must be a Nigeria citizen and local resident

•  Ability to travel approximately 10%

 

How to apply 

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Submission of application closes two weeks from the day of pubicaltion