Program Officer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all the short-term and long-term projects being carried out by the Organization.
• Responsible for creation of new innovative projects for Value Female Network.
• Provides support and supervise the anti-FGM grass root projects and Girls’ Safe Space
• Projects across Implementing States.
• Prepares advocacy reports, statements and other relevant materials related to the organization’s activities in coordination with other members of staff.
• Train and engage other members of staff in capacity building sessions.
• Support the fundraising efforts and relationship with potential donors and partners.
  
• Establish and maintain regular communication with project partners and other stakeholders.
• Provides technical support for Board members and provide quarterly and annual report.
• Support the development of internal programme documents such as Funder reports, Power Points, manuals and other documents.
• Work with partners to refine proposals, monitoring and evaluation plans, and project budgets.
• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of VFN and donor organizations.
• Analyze programme risk.
• Analyze, research, and be familiar with all VFN Implementing States political and economic landscape and identify opportunities for VFN programmes.
• Manage Grants and Contracts.

Requirements:

• Minimum of HND or BSc in any health or Social science related course with up to 3 - 5 years of experience working in a Health-related NGO.
• A very good understanding of reproductive health, gender-based violence, harmful practices and gender equality are also needed.
• Experience conducting human rights advocacy and research and monitoring projects on the Girl Child.
• Prior work experience in Advocacy projects.
• Prior experience in grants application and working on donor funded projects.

Skills

• Shows great competence in handling Advocacy projects.
• Ability to write grants applications.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple priorities while working effectively towards deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Very strong political judgement, ability to identify opportunities and to make assertive and sound decisions consistent with functions.
• Strong motivation and passion for the girl child
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare compelling presentations and written reports.
• Ability to work with and mobilize communities for social action.

Desirable Skill:

• Proficiency in Yoruba is desirable however, proficiency in any other Nigeria language will be considered.
• Knowledge of hard-to-reach rural communities within VFN Implementing States with Emphasis on Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Kwara States. Others includes: Kano and Kaduna, Maiduguri States.
• Safeguarding: The post holder is required to carry out duties in accordance with VFN anti-harassment policy.
• Health and Safety: The role holder is required to carry out duties in accordance with VFN
• Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Date of Joining: 1st May, 2024

Probation Period: 6 months

Location:  Osogbo, Osun State Nigeria.

Who We Are: The mission of Value Female Network is to promote to ensure absolute protection of the rights and health of women and girls, build self-reliance and patriotic young people and ultimately create a sustainable and enabling environment for growth and development across Africa. Our vision is to protect the rights and health of women and girls and, build a network of productive young people. We are currently recruiting skilled program assistants who will support the organizations in expanding her impact across Africa.