Senior Advisor I, Research and Evaluation 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.
• Oversees 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 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.
• E xperience 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%