Program Assistant at Population Services International (PSI)

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Program Assistant to join our team, focusing on Menstrual Hygiene Health initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation and growth of our menstrual hygiene programs. This position requires a proactive individual with a strong commitment to supporting and leading initiatives that promote menstrual health and hygiene. S/he will support the effective implementation of the MH-NoW program, with a strong focus on communications, digital engagement, and social media management. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for women’s health, highly organized, tech-savvy, and skilled in developing compelling online content that drives awareness and action.

Your contribution

You will be responsible for the following:

Support Program Implementation:

• Provide administrative support for the planning and execution of menstrual hygiene health events, workshops, and campaigns.
• Assist in coordinating logistics for distribution of menstrual hygiene products to target communities.
• Support the development of educational materials and resources.

Communications and Stakeholders Engagement:

• Support in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, schools, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with external partners to leverage resources and support for menstrual hygiene initiatives.
• Support the development and design of digital content (posts, graphics, videos, infographics) in line with program objectives and brand guidelines.
• Manage the MH-NoW social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), including content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics.
• Monitor online conversations and trends related to menstrual health and amplify relevant messages and campaign activities.
• Support the documentation of program activities, success stories, and lessons learned for newsletters, reports, and advocacy materials.

Ensure Data Collection and Reporting:

• Implement data collection systems to track program outcomes and impact.
• Compile and analyze data to prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of program activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Communications, Public Health, the social sciences, or a related field.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in program support, digital communications, or social media management in a development, health, or advocacy-focused organization.
• Proven experience managing professional social media accounts, including using scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Meta Business Suite).
• Strong writing, graphic design (Canva or Adobe Suite), and storytelling skills.
• Experience with community engagement, menstrual health or reproductive health programming is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in a major local language is an asset.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact program improving the lives of women and girls in Nigeria.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Capacity building and professional development opportunities.

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values: 

• Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them. 
• Pragmatism: You will strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You will not be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect. 
• Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it is the only way you will learn and improve. 
• Collaboration: You will quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you will not succeed. 
• Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt. 
• Commitment: You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.