Associate Manager, Impact Measurement

Who we are

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We leverage our staff and department expertise across four programmatic areas:

• Public Health Emergency Management
• Disease Prevention and Monitoring
• Laboratory Systems & Diagnostics.
• Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security & Nutrition.

In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions, because we believe that every community deserves access to the types of tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.

What you’ll do

The Associate Manager, Impact Measurement, will lead the evaluation and measurement of impact across various programs and initiatives within the organization. This role will involve designing, implementing, and overseeing the Impact and Evaluation (M&E) framework to ensure that project outcomes align with organizational goals and demonstrate effectiveness. The Senior Coordinator ensures that impact measurement contributes to the broader strategic goals of the organization, ultimately demonstrating the value of its work to donors, stakeholders, and communities.

• Design and lead evaluation strategies: Develop comprehensive evaluation plans that align with the organization's goals and project objectives. This includes defining the scope, methodology, tools, and timelines for evaluations.

• Set evaluation priorities: Work closely with senior management to prioritize evaluations, ensuring that high-impact programs and interventions are assessed effectively.

• Develop evaluation frameworks: Design theories of change, logical frameworks, and results-based frameworks that outline the causal pathways of programs, defining how activities lead to outcomes and impacts.

• Select appropriate methodologies: Choose relevant quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodologies (e.g., surveys, focus groups, randomized controlled trials) that suit the nature of the program being evaluated.

• Ensure methodological rigor: Guarantee that evaluation designs meet scientific standards, ensuring reliability, validity, and ethical integrity in data collection and analysis.

• Manage evaluation teams: Lead internal or external evaluation teams, ensuring they stay on schedule, within budget, and produce high-quality outputs.

• Oversee implementation: Supervise the implementation of evaluation activities, such as fieldwork, data collection, and analysis, ensuring all steps are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ensure objectivity: Maintain objectivity when analyzing data, providing an honest assessment of program performance, even if the findings are critical.

• Conducting Evaluations: Lead the assessment of program impact using the appropriate evaluation methods and design.

• Reporting and Communication: Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and key impact measurements to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that reports are accurate, transparent, and useful for improving program design and effectiveness.

• Conducting Evaluations: Lead the assessment of program impact using the appropriate evaluation methods and design.

• Reporting and Communication: Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and key impact measurements to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that reports are accurate, transparent, and useful for improving program design and effectiveness.

• Capacity Building: Train and mentor staff on best practices in evaluation. Build organizational capacity to ensure sustainable and high-quality data collection, reporting, and utilization processes.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to align impact measurement efforts and maintain open communication. Ensure that all stakeholders are well informed about the progress and success of projects.

• Maintain Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure M&E activities are in line with organizational and donor requirements. Maintain high-quality standards for all evaluation and reporting efforts.

Who You Are

• Strategic Thinker: You can align evaluation metrics with broader organizational goals and can translate program outcomes into actionable strategies that inform future decisions.
• Capacity to conduct impact evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis and cost-benefit analysis
• Data-Driven Decision-Maker: You have a strong ability to interpret data, derive insights, and leverage evidence to inform program improvements and strategic directions.
• Collaborator and Communicator: You are a team player who works well with cross-functional teams and can communicate complex data and evaluation results clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical and Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and are methodical in your approach to collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: You anticipate challenges in the evaluation process and implement solutions to improve data collection and reporting efficiency.
• Adaptable and Flexible: You can work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adjust to changing circumstances as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Program Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in impact measurement, monitoring and evaluation, or a similar role. Experience working in international development or social impact organizations is an advantage.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, R, Tableau).
  • Experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks, developing tools for data collection, and writing evaluation reports.
  • Strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Experience in leading M&E projects from concept to completion.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Certifications: Certification in M&E or project management (such as PMP, MEAL DPro, or other relevant qualifications) is an added advantage.

Note: The position requires frequent daily travel and sometimes to conflict-affected areas.

eHA Gender Diversity Statement

At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness and Opportunities for all.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. eHA is a tobacco-free environment.

Above all

We believe strongly in our mission and our core values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.

IMPACT & QUALITY:

We push ourselves to maintain high standards ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small.

INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING: We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

INTEGRITY: We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.

Other Details

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Please note that consideration for employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and reference checks that may include criminal record checks.
• Location - Abuja
• Deadline for submission - 15th January 2024

Keywords

Impact MeasurementEvaluationData AnalysisProgram EvaluationStatisticsPublic Health