Senior Program Analyst (French-Speaking)

Job Objective

ACE Group seeks a French-speaking Senior Analyst, based in Abuja, to lead defined workstreams in the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of its public health programs and strategic initiatives across Nigeria and francophone Africa.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will provide advanced technical and analytical leadership across research, program implementation, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, while supervising junior staff and ensuring the quality of outputs driving organizational learning and impact.

Working fluently in both English and French, the postholder will serve as a key bridge between ACE and its francophone government, partner, and donor stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the execution of one or more workstreams from planning through implementation, monitoring, and reporting

Structure and lead literature reviews, desk research, and evidence synthesis to inform program design and technical strategy

Lead the preparation of technical deliverables, including proposals, reports, presentations, briefs, and knowledge products, ensuring accuracy and quality

Oversee project monitoring, including work plans, trackers, implementation records, and performance data across workstreams

Analyze and synthesize complex program and research data, breaking down problems into structured, evidence-based recommendations

Review and quality-assure data, analysis, and reporting produced by Analysts and Officers, providing constructive feedback

Lead and coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements, including logistics and follow-up

Coach and supervise junior Analysts/Officers, building their technical and professional capacity

Track program progress against agreed indicators and escalate risks or delays to team lead

Contribute to quality-check periodic reports, implementation updates, and client/donor communications

Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, partners, consultants, and other stakeholders

Represent ACE confidently in client, partner, and donor discussions and meetings

Lead engagement with francophone governments, ministries, partners, and donors, conducting meetings, workshops, and field activities in French

Draft, review, and quality-assure technical deliverables in French, including proposals, reports, briefs, and presentations, and ensure accurate English–French translation of key documents

Conduct literature reviews and evidence synthesis drawing on French-language sources, policy documents, and health system data from francophone countries

Support business development and partnership opportunities in francophone West and Central Africa, including responses to French-language calls for proposals

Support the Program Manager in project planning, budgeting inputs, and proposal development

Uphold data quality, confidentiality, and ACE’s professional standards across all workstreams

Provide technical, operational, and strategic support for organizational priorities and other assignments as required

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, or a related field (a Master’s degree is an advantage)

4–6 years of relevant work experience in health research, public health programs, development, or consulting, including some supervisory or workstream leadership experience

Demonstrated experience in clinical research, implementation science, or maternal, newborn, and child health is an advantage

Track record of independently structuring and executing moderately complex analyses and research activities

Strong understanding of 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

Full professional fluency in French and English, written and spoken (DELF/DALF B2 or above, or equivalent, is an advantage); candidates may be asked to complete a French language assessment

Experience working in or with francophone African countries, with familiarity with their health systems, policy environments, or donor landscape an advantage

Willingness to travel within Nigeria and to francophone countries in West and Central Africa as required by project needs

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French, with the ability to produce polished reports, briefs, and client correspondence in both languages

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, teams, and deadlines simultaneously

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data tools required

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to structure complex issues into actionable solutions

Demonstrated team leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior staff

High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive institutional, client, and research information

A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with strong initiative and flexibility in a fast-paced, institutional environment.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Ace Strategy & Consults on acestrategy.org to apply

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