Manager, Field Operations, MLE, West and Central Africa

About this role

The role is Manager of Field Operations for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MLE) in West and Central Africa, overseeing field operations and MLE activities across Nigeria, Liberia and Cameroon from a base in Abuja or another WCA country. It is a one-year contract reporting to country field operations leads, with responsibilities spanning data quality, vendor management, and coordination with government and program teams.

What you would do

• Coordinate MLE support for sub-region program data needs with MLE Strategy and Delivery teams
• Plan and oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting activities for the sub-region
• Manage relationships with M&E vendors and oversee budgets, timelines and deliverables
• Lead development and maintenance of data collection tools, databases and information systems
• Ensure field operations meet data quality standards and inform program decisions
• Support capacity development, recruitment, onboarding and supervision of MLE staff in the sub-region

What they are asking for

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing large teams implementing data collection protocols
• Master's degree in a relevant field with strong public health, development economics or statistics background
• Proficiency in French and English is required; French is particularly relevant
• Experience with electronic data collection platforms (e.g., SurveyCTO)
• 7+ years of M&E program experience in West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Liberia, Cameroon)
• Strong communication, collaboration and willingness to travel on short notice

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