Entry-level Program Analyst

About this role

SCIDaR is recruiting for an entry-level Program Analyst in Nigeria. The role involves turning program plans into implemented activities and measurable results, with exposure to program management, data-driven problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, reporting, and development-sector operations. The position supports program delivery and requires collaboration with partners, monitoring of activities, and contributing to evaluations. Travel of up to 75% is required. The employer is a Nigerian non-profit focused on health interventions and development research and implementation.

What you would do

• Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with clients and stakeholders to address implementation challenges
• Collaborate with cooperating partners to ensure smooth activity implementation and achievement of results
• Support day-to-day execution of program activities
• Contribute to a program workstream and escalate challenges to the Program Associate
• Gather and analyse information, formulate hypotheses, and develop recommendations
• Document progress reports and liaise with key stakeholders
• Monitor program activities to ensure quality, accountability and contractual compliance with deliverables and indicators
• Participate in mid-term and end-term program evaluations

What they are asking for

• Minimum of a Second-class Upper Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as International Development, Policy and Strategy Development, Medicine, Public Health, or related disciplines
• 0–3 years of relevant post-NYSC experience
• Strong record of leadership in academic, professional or extracurricular settings
• Genuine interest in SCIDaR's mission and values
• Initiative, ownership and results-oriented mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Openness to feedback and willingness to learn and contribute within the organisation

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