Senior Associate, Program, Oyo, Nigeria

at  Evidence Action

ABOUT EVIDENCE ACTION

Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization with an approach distinctive in international development – we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Since our founding in 2013, we have reached over 515 million people globally with our interventions. We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Charity Navigator.
We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Program has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.8 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Safe Water Now provides sustained safe water access to over 10 million people in Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths.
We drive innovation: Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people.
We are global. Across nine countries in Africa and Asia, our 700+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background – with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused.
We have big ambitions. Over the next decade, we’re setting our sights higher: We aim to reach over 600 million people globally to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action – because poverty doesn’t wait, and neither should we.
We need great people. Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results. If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Public Health, or a related field e.g., Nutrition, Community Development, International Development with 5+ years’ work experience in the management of program work with community or social enterprises/NGOs.
• Experience coordinating mass campaigns and multiple projects is a great asset.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with high dedication to excellence and can complete tasks with minimal supervision
• A detail-oriented problem solver who applies initiative, communicates effectively and maintains a “BIG PICTURE” mindset.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify and act on opportunities for improvement
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate with different teams effectively.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills and project management skills
• Team player who is eager to join a fast-paced, growing and diverse team with a start-up atmosphere
• Experience working with a diverse team across multiple projects
• Alignment with Evidence Action core values

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

None

JOB PURPOSE

This position plays a key role in providing technical support and coordination of the multiple projects in Oyo state under the South-West region in Nigeria. Working with the Senior Manager, S/He will ensure effective program planning, coordination, monitoring, and scale-up of the multiple projects including pipeline opportunities in the state.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, South-West zone, the incumbent will be a highly motivated and flexible individual who applies initiative and is a detail-oriented problem solver. S/He will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in engaging and managing stakeholders, work both collaboratively and effectively communicate with team members across the zone, organization and program stakeholders.