Research and Evaluation (R&E) Senior Advisor I at IPAS

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%