Manager, MNCH (Consultant)

About the role

Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization that scales evidence-backed interventions to improve the lives of millions. They are seeking a Manager, Nutrition Program to oversee technical assistance for national nutrition programs in Nigeria. The Manager will provide strategic leadership and coordination across multiple states and the Federal Capital Territory.

What you'll do

• Lead national coordination of nutrition programs and develop rollout plans
• Engage with stakeholders, including government officials and development partners
• Provide technical guidance to State Coordinators and support program implementation
• Oversee supply chain management, including quantification and procurement planning
• Synthesize data to make program improvement recommendations

Requirements

• Master's degree in public health, nutrition, or a related field
• Minimum seven years of experience in nutrition or public health programming
• Experience managing large-scale health programs and providing technical assistance
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation systems and data analysis

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global nonprofit organization
• Based in Abuja with 40% travel to priority states and the FCT
• Leads a team of nine State Coordinators