Senior Advisor I – Research and Evaluation (R&E)

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
Oversee and directs the use of Ipas’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 internal and external use, including donor reports and meetings
Works with Ipas’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:

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

Stong Excell 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 software (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 Nigerian language

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

Must be a Nigerian citizen and local resident

Ability to travel approximately 10%

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