Stakeholder Director/Manager at New Incentives

New Incentives is strengthening demand for routine immunizations and other health services in Katsina, Zamfara and Jigawa States in North West Nigeria. A randomized controlled trial, the gold standard of evidence, measures the impact of the interventions.

We are looking for a Stakeholder Director/Manager based in Abuja with 10+ years of experience in government and at major international organizations working on health issues. The candidate needs to have a strong track record of managing stakeholder relations and be familiar with research methodology.

Objectives

• Implement and continuously improve government relations strategy
• Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings on routine immunizations and cash transfers
• Map and address concerns of stakeholders proactively
• Work with colleagues that manage stakeholder relations in the three States

Profile

• Nigerian Medical Doctor, MPH or similar degree
• 10+ years of experience in government (e.g. NPHCDA, Ministry of Health) and major international NGOs (e.g. WHO, UNICEF, BMGF) in the Nigerian health sector, preferrably on routine immunizations
• Track record of managing stakeholder relations
• Experience of managing small teams, assigning duties and measuring progress
• Strategic proactive thinker
• Ideally research background and familiarity with randomized controlled trials
• Familiarity with North West Nigeria (Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa States)
• Based in Abuja