Manager – Maternal, Newborn and Child Health - Consultant

Manager, MNCH (Consultant)

Evidence Action · Abuja, Nigeria · Other · Posted 2026-10-20

Workplace: on_site

Department: Programs

Description

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,, and.

We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs that deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.8 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. provides sustained safe water access to over 10 million people in Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths. 

We drive innovation: Our builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in that 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 they do us, we invite you to join us.

Job purpose

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 Manager, will provide 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.

Duties and responsibilities

National Coordination and Strategic Planning

• Lead national-level coordination of the MMS and SQ-LNS technical assistance program
• Develop and oversee implementation of national-level rollout workplans in collaboration with federal government stakeholders
• Develop program-wide policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures for MMS and SQ-LNS delivery

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders at federal ministries, development agencies, and implementing partners
• Represent Evidence Action in national-level coordination meetings, technical working groups, and multi-stakeholder forums.
• Advocate for SQ-LNS and MMS procurement and financing through government mechanisms

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

• Provide technical guidance to State Coordinators on program implementation across all priority states
• Support adaptation of training materials, development of training cascades, and implementation of community sensitization campaigns
• Review and provide technical feedback on state-level operational plans and support states in addressing implementation challenges

Supply Chain and MLE Oversight

• Coordinate national-level quantification, forecasting, and procurement planning for SQ-LNS and MMS
• Oversee the design and implementation of annual facility and household coverage surveys and quarterly facility performance monitoring
• Synthesize learnings from routine monitoring data and surveys to make program improvement recommendations

Key performance Indicators

• Program-wide policies, protocols and SOPs for MMS and SQ-LNS developed, approved and in use across priority states
• State-level operational plans reviewed, with technical feedback provided within agreed timelines
• Progress on government procurement and financing commitments for SQ-LNS and MMS
• National quantification, forecasting and procurement plans completed on time
• Annual coverage surveys and quarterly facility performance monitoring completed as planned, with findings turned into program improvement recommendation
• State Coordinators supported and managed effectively, with timely, good-quality reporting from all priority states

Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in public health, Nutrition, Health Policy, Health Systems, Development Studies, or a related field required
• A medical degree or other clinical qualification is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of seven years of experience in nutrition, public health, or child health programming, preferably with government or NGOs in Nigeria
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including work plan development, budget management, and reporting and accountability requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale health or nutrition programs and providing technical assistance to government at federal and/or state level
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills with government officials at multiple levels, especially in health and related agencies
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), documentation, and reporting skills in English with experience producing high-quality technical reports and presentations
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across locations and provide technical mentorship
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation systems and data-driven program management with the ability to synthesize complex data and translate findings into clear recommendations for program improvement
• Experience overseeing supply chain systems, including forecasting, quantification, procurement planning, and distribution oversight
• Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality and results, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Working conditions

• Based in Abuja, with 40% travel to priority states and the FCT.

Direct reports

• Nine (9) SQ-LNS/MMS State Coordinators

Position location

Abuja, Nigeria

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