Options Consultancy Services (Evidence for Action) Current Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Country Director, Evidence Advisor

THE ORGANIZATION:

Evidence for Action (E4A) is a five year programme (2011--2016) managed by Options Consultancy Services and funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to improve maternal and newborn survival through a combined focus on evidence, advocacy and accountability across six sub-Saharan African countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Tanzania.

We are recruiting for two positions based in Kano or Abuja (TBC):

POST TITLE:   Country Director

JOB LOCATION: Kano or Abuja (TBC), Nigeria

SALARY/REMUNERATION: commensurate with experience

We are looking for a Country Director to lead Evidence for Action efforts in Nigeria

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• You will be passionate about and have expertise in working towards reducing maternal and newborn death in Nigeria,
• You will be a ‘change agent’, someone with the insights, skills and hands on experience of making things happen in health,
• You will be well respected in your field and have strong relevant networks,
• You will understand on-the-ground realities about maternal and newborn survival in Nigeria,
• You will be a communicator and a connector between various evidence, advocacy and accountability stakeholders working on MNH,
• You will be a strong leader and manager who will engage at all levels of the E4A project in Nigeria.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES. To apply, email your CV and covering letter to info@options.co.uk. or Apply Below:

Please state the position you are applying for as the subject. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Closing date for receipt of applications: 20th January 2012.

POST TITLE:   Evidence Advisor

JOB LOCATION: Kano or Abuja (TBC), Nigeria

SALARY/REMUNERATION: Commensurate with experience

We are looking for an Evidence Advisor to Lead the Technical Inputs for Evidence for Action efforts in Nigeria.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• You will be passionate about and have expertise in working towards reducing maternal and newborn death in Nigeria,
• You will be a well respected researcher on maternal and neonatal health and have strong relevant academic networks,
• You will be skilled in using both quantitative and qualitative research methods,
• You will understand health management information systems,
• You will understand the on the ground realities about maternal and newborn survival in Nigeria and be competent in methods for political economy analysis,
• You will be a strong writer, communicator and connector.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES. To apply, email your CV and covering letter to info@options.co.uk. or Apply Below.

Please state the position you are applying for as the subject. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Closing date for receipt of applications: 20th January 2012.