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State Coordinator (Consultant) at Evidence Action in Oyo, Nigeria
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Job Description
About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalises leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 11 countries, our team of 900+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
- Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
- Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
- Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.
About the Programs – WMNC (Safe Water, Maternal Health, New Program Development, Cost-Effectiveness) Team
Our New Program Development Team’s primary responsibility is to conduct early-stage research of potential new programs, including literature reviews, evidence synthesis, and cost-effectiveness modelling. NPD’s work adapts as programs progress through the Accelerator pipeline: we shift from evaluating evidence to designing and piloting new programs, and eventually to launching programs at scale. Immunisation Demand Generation (IDG) is one area of emerging program development. The team will explore and test evidence-based approaches to increase timely and complete childhood immunisation, including understanding barriers to caregiver demand and evaluating scalable interventions such as targeted communication, community engagement, and digital approaches such as SMS reminders. This work will involve assessing the existing evidence, identifying promising intervention models, designing context-appropriate pilots, and generating rigorous evidence on their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness in Nigeria and other relevant settings. If you are passionate about social impact, enjoy rigorous research, and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, we encourage you to apply.
You will coordinate day-to-day implementation of the IDG pilot within the assigned state, supporting digital reminders, community ambassadors, and targeted incentives while engaging government and technical stakeholders, supporting monitoring and learning, and providing timely updates on implementation progress, risks, and challenges to the Program Manager. You will report to the Program Manager based in Abuja, and will work closely with LGA coordinators as direct reports, working closely with State Government, LGA, health facilities, and technical stakeholders to support implementation within the assigned state.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate Programme Implementation • Coordinate day-to-day IDG implementation across participating LGAs, wards, and health facilities. • Apply programme guidance and provide regular updates on progress, risks, and challenges.
Implement IDG Components • Support implementation of digital reminders, community ambassadors, and targeted incentives. • Coordinate caregiver information, ambassador engagement, and related facility-level activities.
Support Capacity Building • Support orientation and training of State, LGA, and health facility personnel. • Support implementation of approved immunisation tools, standards, and processes.
Support Monitoring and Learning • Support routine monitoring, data collection, and evaluation activities. • Share field-level findings and support corrective actions with the Program Manager.
Engage Government and Stakeholders • Maintain effective working relationships with State, LGA, health facility, and technical stakeholders. • Participate in relevant coordination and review meetings. 6. Work Expectations • Approximately 30% travel within the assigned state, including travel to participating LGAs and health facilities.
Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, community development, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience implementing public health, community development, or social and behaviour change programmes in Nigeria, preferably at State or LGA level.
Knowledge of immunisation, maternal and child health, nutrition, or related public health programmes.
Familiarity with State and LGA health systems and government structures in Nigeria.
Strong field coordination, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including routine programme reporting.
Experience collecting, reviewing, and reporting routine programme data.
Strong community engagement and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple activities across LGAs and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to identify and promptly escalate implementation challenges.
Collaborative, adaptable, and results-orientated.
Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned state, including to rural LGAs and health facilities.
Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Position Location
Oyo State, Nigeria
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Nigeria employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Nigeria for roles based in Nigeria.