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Job Summary:

• The Nigeria Project Director, STRIDES leads and directs implementation of an anticipated USAID-funded GHS activity to enhance global health priorities in country with the general objectives to strengthen capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats. S/He will fulfill the diverse managerial requirements of the Activity and have technical and management responsibility for all activities, personnel, and budget/spending. The Nigeria Project Director, STRIDES serves as the Activity’s primary liaison with USAID missions in country, key stakeholders including local government, and other global health security implementing partners working in country in addition to overseeing STRIDES subcontractors operating in country. Working across the human, animal, and environmental health sectors, the Nigeria Project Director, STRIDES will lead the development and implementation of annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities, technical and financial reporting, and other administrative elements of the Activity.

Accountabilities:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates implementation of GHS activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters.
• Establishes work plans, teams, and SOPs to meet Activity goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Directly manages technical, financial and operational staff responsible for all aspects of the GHS Activity. Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding Activity participants.
• Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners and identifies technical assistance needed to fulfill national global health security objectives and targets and operationalize One Health.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including USAID, implementation partners, government partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Leads in-country team and liaises with Activity leadership at the global level to define, develop, implement, monitor and adjust technical work plans, budgets, presentations, and reports.
• Ensures on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables and reports.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve Activity goals.
• Responsible for onboarding of Activity staff, ensuring their familiarity with organizational and Activity values, quality standards, policies and procedures and their individual responsibilities in upholding them.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution. Familiarity with international Global Health Security frameworks and initiatives, particularly in relation to USAID’s Programs and priorities, is highly preferred.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills, including leadership to develop annual work plans and deliverables to USAID while overseeing the Activity’s monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure achievement of Activity goals and objectives.
• Articulate, professional, and diplomatic with ability to communicate using a clear and positive manner with clients and staff.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and collaboration skills; Prior experience developing partnerships and managing relationships with USAID, host country government, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners in country is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing staff within a matrixed organization. Prior experience working in an international non-governmental organization (INGO) a plus.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of the Activity.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Problems encountered are complex and highly varied; decisions and actions have a significant impact on Activity implementation.
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with donor and Activity goals.
• Quickly identifies and notifies management of potential issues during implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Sets goals and budgets and leads in-country team to achieve strategic goals.
• Leads coordination of resources for Activity implementation addresses/resolves Activity issues.
• Reports to the Regional Technical Advisor and/or Activity Senior Management Team.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or other health-related fields related to the functions of the position;
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.

Experience: 

• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices, including 5+ years of managing staff.
• Proficient with applicable USAID or other donor rules, regulations, and policies
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on the management and implementation of human or animal health projects and interventions for infectious diseases
• Knowledge and experience working on Global Health Security projects or activities preferred; experience working across multiple sectors (One Health) desirable
• Demonstrated experience developing and mentoring staff and building capacity of local teams and partners.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and/or activities.
• Proficiency in English language (read, write, speak) is required
• Fluency in host country language is required
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in an NGO is preferred
• Experience working in a Government Human, Animal or Environmental Health Ministry/Agency is desirable.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal computer/laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10-25%

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Position Description

• The MEL Director will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the programme’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems. This includes managing rigorous performance metrics tied to outcomes based financing, overseeing learning assessments and digital data systems, and ensuring alignment with national EMIS and evaluation frameworks. The MEL Director will work closely with a third-party evaluator. As this is an outcomes-based award, the MEL Director will play a critical role in ensuring that M&E targets are met. Achievement of these targets directly influences payment disbursement and programme success. The MEL Director will therefore be expected to lead with precision, integrity, and a commitment to data-driven delivery.
• The MEL Director will be responsible for developing robust monitoring systems that are reviewed with the programme team on an ongoing basis, supporting a culture of adaptive management and continuous improvement. A key focus will be the use of data dashboards to enable real-time decision-making, track progress against targets, and facilitate learning across implementing partners and government stakeholders. These dashboards will support transparent performance management and help identify areas for course correction.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of playing a leadership role (M&E Director or equivalent) on other large scale education programmes in Nigeria. 

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of the MEL strategy, ensuring alignment with the programme’s theory of change, logframe, and payment metrics.
• Collaborate with the third-party evaluator to design rigorous, context-sensitive evaluation protocols, including pre-post testing and benchmarking approaches.
• Design and oversee monitoring systems for placement, retention, and learning outcomes across both out-of-school and in-school components.
• Operationalise digital data platforms and dashboards to support real-time tracking, adaptive management, and transparent reporting.
• Ensure monitoring systems are participatorily reviewed with the programme team and implementing partners on an ongoing basis.
• Manage relationships with the independent evaluator, ensuring timely and accurate verification of results.
• Oversee spot checks, data audits, and triangulation processes to maintain data quality and credibility.
• Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions using MEL data to inform programme refinement and course correction.
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement across the consortium and government stakeholders.
• Lead the production of MEL reports and contribute to donor reporting, including quarterly and annual submissions.
• Ensure data is accessible and actionable for programme staff, government counterparts, and other stakeholders.
• Build MEL capacity across the programme team, implementing partners, and LASUBEB counterparts.
• Support alignment with national EMIS and assessment frameworks, contributing to system-level strengthening and sustainability.

Required Qualifications 

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in education, evaluation, statistics, economics, international development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning for large-scale education programmes in low- and middle-income countries, preferably in Nigeria or West Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in outcomes-based financing, payment-by-results, or performance-based contracting, with a strong understanding of how MEL systems drive programme success.
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, including pre-post testing, benchmarking, and use of tools such as EGRA, EGMA, and NALA.
• Experience designing and managing digital data systems and dashboards for real-time performance tracking and adaptive management.
• Strong track record of working with third-party evaluators, managing verification processes, and ensuring data integrity and compliance with ethical standards.
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s education data systems, EMIS frameworks, and national learning assessment policies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively with government agencies, donors, and implementing partners.
• Ability to lead MEL capacity strengthening initiatives across diverse teams and partners.
• Oral and written fluency in English required.