Action Health Incorporated (AHI) is a non-profit organization committed to creating opportunities for young people’s successful transition to productive adulthood. Since its establishment in 1989, AHI has served as an advocate and catalyst for creating better life options for young people in Nigeria. By working in partnership with local and international donors, AHI has helped to bring young people issues into the public domain and gotten state governments and the Federal government to take a stand in support thereof.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Programme Assistant
Location: Lagos
General Position Summary
- The Programme Assistant will be responsible for planning and implementing programme activities on time, target and within program budget
- In collaboration with other Programme Assistant s implement relevant surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for on-going monitoring.
- Organise trainings for facilitators to deliver sessions to girls on literacy and numeracy and life skills
- Seek opportunities from within communities for girls education and economic empowerment
- Monitoring of programme activities
- Advocate for improved gatekeeper commitment towards girls education and empowerment within programme communities
- This position will ensure the Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises programme in Lagos implementation is responsive to marginalized Nigerian girls, their communities and skill-based centers, and coordinate activities that transition marginalized girls into economic activities.
- Liaise and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in government and community leaders to promote girls learning in literacy, numeracy and economic empowerment
- Jointly organise international commemorative days within communities of programme implementation
Qualification and Experience
- First degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Communication Arts or other relevant field
- At least 1-3 years work experience including project management, experience in similar position is desirable
- Excellent ICT, analytical, report writing and oral communication skills
- Experience managing projects particularly targeting girls
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Success Factors:
- A high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency is essential.
- The ability to interact effectively with community stakeholders and staff members is required.
- A demonstrated ability to manage budget accurately, meet deadlines and develop high quality reports is necessary.
Deadline: 15th March, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing how they fit into the position requirements to: info@actionhealthinc.org
Note
- Application must include the position title in the subject line and not more than 4 pages.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- We are an equal opportunity organization and we strongly encourage women to apply for this position.
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