About the Role
Ace Strategy & Consults is a dynamic organization dedicated to disrupting conventional thinking and tackling the root causes of health and social inequities. We partner with governments and communities to design strategies and build lasting systems. We are currently looking for a bilingual Senior Program Analyst to join our growing team in Abuja, Nigeria, and lead strategic public health initiatives across Nigeria and Francophone Africa.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the execution of defined workstreams from planning through implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Conduct literature reviews, desk research, and evidence synthesis to inform technical strategies and program design.
- Produce and quality-assure technical deliverables, including proposals, reports, briefs, and knowledge products in both English and French.
- Engage and build relationships with Francophone governments, ministries, partners, and donors, conducting meetings and workshops in French.
- Supervise, mentor, and coach junior analysts and project officers to build their technical and professional capacities.
- Monitor program progress against key indicators, ensuring high data quality and escalating risks proactively.
- Support business development and partnership opportunities across West and Central Africa.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related field; a Master's degree is a strong advantage.
- 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in health research, public health programs, or consulting, with supervisory experience.
- Full professional fluency in both English and French (written and spoken), with the ability to translate and draft technical documents accurately.
- Demonstrated expertise in health systems strengthening, research administration, or evidence-to-policy implementation in developing contexts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Willingness to travel within Nigeria and to Francophone countries as required by project needs.
- Competitive salary and compensation package aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning.
- A collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on creating sustainable health impact.
- Health insurance and other comprehensive staff welfare benefits.