Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Country Director will include, but will not be limited to:
Lead the strategic development and planning of R4D’s Nigeria country strategy and portfolio of programs, including identifying creative ways to expand current work leveraging R4D’s strengths and unique value proposition
Actively cultivate and manage relationships with key funders and partners including the Nigerian government, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral donor agencies and foundations (i.e.: Gates Foundation, World Bank, USAID), and other private sector actors
Oversee federal and state health financing technical assistance programs, ensuring effective execution of all programmatic work-streams within R4D and the larger consortium of partners
Serve as a technical resource on health systems, health financing, and health policy
Oversee and manage Nigeria-based R4D staff and project teams
Mentor and coach R4D team members by providing direction, input, and feedback
Lead new project conceptualization and current projects’ operationalization, including overseeing the development of work plans, the production of high quality analytical and technical deliverables on time and on budget, and hiring of new staff as needed
Oversee, manage, and continuously improve all day-to-day aspects of R4D’s program in Nigeria, including ensuring compliance with Nigerian laws and R4D policies & procedures, managing program budget and ensuring sound fiscal management

Qualifications:
Significant program leadership and management experience, expertise in global health and/or nutrition, strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, and an ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially about R4D programs and portfolio development are required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an approachable management style are essential to the success of the individual in this role along with the ability to work collaboratively, build-relationships, understand the perspectives of all stakeholders, problem solve, and create/foster relationships and forge compromises.
Experience working closely with the Nigerian government and major international and local development partners is essential, and experience working with the FMOH and its parastatal agencies (e.g., National Primary Health Care Development Agency or National Health Insurance Scheme) is particularly relevant.

Ideal candidates will also possess:
15+ years of experience with an emphasis on health systems strengthening (HSS), including health financing and health policy; experience in nutrition, governance and accountability and/or other relevant human development areas also highly desired
MA (or PhD) in Business Management/Administration, Public Health, Health Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related advanced degree
Relevant experience leading or directly supporting large-scale government-led reform, including designing operations and successfully implementing complex programs with multiple partners and work streams
Relevant experience collaborating with local partners and facilitating organizational design and institutional capacity development
Strong strategic thinking skills and an entrepreneurial approach
Demonstrated track record of successfully creating and fostering partnerships and generating new business and thought leadership opportunities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leading the development of analytical products and ensuring high quality of all deliverables
Exceptional facilitation, written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare compelling presentations, written reports, and effectively present work/findings in international and country-level forums
Ability to effectively set priorities and handle competing time and resource demands for self and others, with an ability to adapt and manage change processes
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Willingness to travel approximately 25% internationally and domestically, per project needs

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