2022 Talent Pool Recruitment Programme - Legal (Early Career Professionals) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job ref.: sfh-67016
Department: Legal and Contract Unit

Early Career Professionals Programme (ECPP)

• SFH is desirous of creating a pool of talented Early Career Professionals. Qualified candidates will be tested and screened, and successful candidates will be invited to interviews for suitable positions that arise over the course of the year.
• SFH is looking for talented young people with a track record of academic excellence to join our vibrant workforce under our Early Career Professionals Programme (ECPP).
• We seek people who are analytical, problem solvers, self-motivated, achievement oriented, innovative and who can think ‘outside-the-box’ to cope with the ever-changing business environment. We invite applications from people who are interested in building a career with SFH and who demonstrate the potential to move up the career ladder quickly to assume leadership positions in the future.

Requirements
Interested candidates must:

• Have Graduated from the University with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) in Law
• Have completed the Nigerian Law School and called to the Nigerian Bar
• Show adaptability, willingness to learn new skills and commitment to exceptional delivery
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Be innovative and creative
• Have a minimum of 5 O' level credits (including English & Mathematics) at ONE sitting
• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme
• Must have a minimum of 2 years and maximum of 5 years post NYSC experience
• Possession of a relevant Masters’ degree will give an added advantage
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum. Other computer skills will be of added advantage

Skills and Competencies required:

• Excellent contract management skills
• Understanding of development sector specific compliance issues
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory compliance issues
• Understanding of commercial business compliance issues
• Ability to champion ethical practices in the organisation
• Excellent ability to manage stakeholders at different levels
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills; as well analytical abilities.

What We Offer

• SFH offers professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. 
• For early career professionals, we provide a structured learning process that supports your career development through our Early Career Professionals Programme (ECPP) which provides structured learning, hands-on experience, and the best performance management tools to enable the candidates learn and grow essential competencies for success in the NGO world.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.