About Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF)
Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and transforming communities through healthcare, education, and advocacy. Established in Abuja, Nigeria, LSDF aims to bridge gaps in sexual and reproductive health, maternal care, and women’s socio-economic empowerment. Through strong partnerships and innovative approaches, we empower communities to achieve and sustain good health.
Experience5 years
Location: Abuja
Role Summary
The MEL Manager will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of LSDF’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems.
This role ensures that program performance is tracked, data is translated into actionable insights, and leaming is embedded across all levels of implementation.
The Manager will provide technical leadership to LSDF staff, implementing partners, and government stakeholders, ensuring that MEL systems are robust, responsive, and aligned with donor expectations and national health priorities.
The MEL Manager will report to the Head of Programmes and work closely with Project teams, Finance and Grant Manager, and external consultants / specialists.
This role will directly oversee and supervise the MEL Coordinator.
Qualification and Experience
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Health Informatics, or a related quantitative discipline. A Ph.D level qualification or candidate will be a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in MEL roles within health or development programs with a national or international development agency is required.
Proven experience in program design, performance monitoring, and data analysis in development / CSOVINGO setting is required.
Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience preparing professional reports, presentations, and policy briefs.
Deep understanding of MEL systems, public health programming, and SRHR indicators.
Familiarity with Nigerian health systems, CHIPS program, and national data platforms.
Knowledge of donor MEL policies, practice and procedure.
Strong analytical and interpretive skills, with proficiency in Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R.
Ability to plan, execute complex MEL activities independently and analyze both qualitative data will be a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Capacity to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Strong capacity building and presentation skills are required.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter as a single Microsoft document to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.
Note
- Relevant files should be labelled accordingly.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- LSDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
