Job Position for Programs Analyst
JOB ALERT: CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT ACE GROUP
POSITION OVERVIEW
Organization: ACE Group
Position Title: Programs Analyst
Job Location: Kano, Nigeria
Reports To: Senior Associate, Programs
Application Deadline: Rolling basis (Early applications encouraged)
ABOUT ACE GROUP
ACE Group is a mission-driven consulting and non-profit organization working to address health and social inequities across Africa. The organization combines systems thinking, research implementation, monitoring, evaluation, research and learning, digital innovation, and knowledge translation to support governments, donors, organizations, and communities.
JOB OBJECTIVE
The Programs Analyst will provide technical and analytical support across public health programme implementation, research, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and organizational learning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Implementation & Support: Support public health programmes from planning through implementation, monitoring, and reporting; maintain work plans, trackers, implementation records, and performance data.
Research & Knowledge Translation: Conduct literature reviews, desk research, and evidence synthesis to inform programme design; assist with proposals, reports, presentations, briefs, and other technical outputs.
Data & Analytics: Support research activities including data collection, cleaning, quality assurance, and study coordination; analyze programme and research data to identify trends and generate actionable insights.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Track programme progress against agreed indicators and work plans; contribute to donor and client progress reports and implementation updates.
Stakeholder & Operational Support: Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements with government agencies, partners, clinicians, and researchers; document project outcomes, manage client correspondence, maintain confidential documentation, and provide administrative support.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Experience: 1 to 3 years of relevant work, research, volunteer, or internship experience in health research, public health programmes, or related areas.
Key Advantages:
Exposure to clinical research, implementation science, or newborn, maternal, and child health (MNCH).
Demonstrated interest in health systems strengthening, research administration, or evidence-to-policy work.
Familiarity with the Nigerian health system and experience working with academic, government, or non-profit institutions.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; basic analytical and data-cleaning skills.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; strong interpersonal skills to build professional relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
Work Ethic & Management: Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment.
Professional Values: High integrity, confidentiality, discretion, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
WHAT WE OFFER / BENEFITS
Direct mentorship from senior technical and programme leadership.
Hands-on exposure to high-impact programme design, implementation, and evidence-to-policy translation.
Practical experience in programme coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting.
Opportunities to co-author and contribute to published technical reports, briefs, and knowledge products.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application through the official recruitment portal:
👉 Apply Here for the Programs Analyst Role at ACE Group
Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
