Manager, Nutrition Program (MNCH Consultant)

About the role

Evidence Action is seeking a Manager, Nutrition Program to lead its technical assistance for the national Small Quantity Lipid-based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) and Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) programs. The role provides strategic oversight and coordination across multiple states and the FCT, working closely with federal government stakeholders, development partners and a team of nine State Coordinators. It is based in Abuja with 40% travel to priority states and the FCT.

Key responsibilities

• Lead national-level coordination of the MMS and SQ-LNS technical assistance program and develop and oversee national rollout workplans with federal government stakeholders
• Develop program-wide policies, protocols and standard operating procedures for MMS and SQ-LNS delivery
• Maintain relationships with federal ministries, development agencies and implementing partners, and represent Evidence Action in coordination meetings, technical working groups and multi-stakeholder forums
• Advocate for SQ-LNS and MMS procurement and financing through government mechanisms
• Provide technical guidance to State Coordinators, support adaptation of training materials, training cascades and community sensitization campaigns, and review state operational plans
• Coordinate national quantification, forecasting and procurement planning, and oversee annual coverage surveys and quarterly facility performance monitoring
• Synthesize monitoring data and survey findings into program improvement recommendations

Required profile

• Master's degree in public health, Nutrition, Health Policy, Health Systems, Development Studies or a related field; a medical degree or clinical qualification is an added advantage
• At least seven years of experience in nutrition, public health or child health programming, preferably with government or NGOs in Nigeria
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale health or nutrition programs and providing technical assistance to government at federal and/or state level
• Experience overseeing supply chain systems, including forecasting, quantification, procurement planning and distribution oversight
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across locations and provide technical mentorship

Required skills

• Project management, work plan development, budget management and reporting and accountability
• Monitoring and evaluation systems and data-driven program management
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting in English