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Manager, Right-Fit Evidence
Nigeria; also open to candidates based in Ghana, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, and Uganda 1 Nov 2026
- Work mode
- Remote
- Salary
- Not stated
IPA seeks a Manager to lead evidence- and learning-related advisory engagements for implementers, funders, and government agencies, supervise Advisors, and support the Right-Fit Evidence global management team.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design, content, and delivery of 2–3 evidence, learning, and M&E advisory engagements simultaneously.
- Serve as a key client contact and develop tailor-made solutions for implementers, funders, and government agencies.
- Manage and support one to two RFE Advisors, including professional development and project delivery.
- Advise IPA policy and country-office teams on technical-assistance engagements and manage project finances and quality.
- Contribute to business development, proposals, funder relationships, thought leadership, and RFE product strategy.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in international public policy, development economics, or a related field with quantitative-methods coursework; MBA also welcome.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in M&E, policy or program management, organizational performance, R&D, operational research, consulting, or professional services.
- Experience designing or managing evidence, learning, monitoring, and evaluation strategies or systems, with project and people management experience.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, conceptual, stakeholder-management, and client-facing communication skills; English fluency required.
- Relevant experience in low- and middle-income countries and willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.
- Ability to coach and train others on technical matters.