Program Officer at The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria

Background

• The project aims to support a Nigeria where all women and girls, particularly the most vulnerable, live a life free from violence and harmful practices.
• We are convinced that this can be achieved by providing essential, safe and adequate multi-sectoral services for victims and survivors of VAWG/SGBV/HP and the promotion of the sexual and reproductive health rights of women and girls.
• Working with women's and girls' rights advocates and CSOs, FIDA Nigeria will advocate for gender-responsive budgeting at relevant government ministries and houses of assembly to eliminate VAWG/SGBV/HP and promote women and girl's sexual and reproductive health rights at the national and sub-national levels.
• The individual will work on the United Nations Spotlight Initiate (UNSI) Funded Project to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls in Lagos State, Nigeria.
• The Program Officer will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the FIDA Nigeria National President/Country Vice President, National Secretary and other members of the National Executive Council, and would report to these individuals through the Programme Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will carry out the following tasks:

• Plan and implement the UNSI Project activities in Lagos State in close collaboration with the resident FIDA State branch and proactively deal with arising challenges, nuances or changes.
• In collaboration with the resident FIDA state branch, develop and maintain stakeholder and network relationships which are essential to the successful implementation of the Project.
• Develop products and prepare Project and activity reports, technical briefings, background papers and update notes for the UNSI in the state.
• Contribute to the adherence to donor/grant requirements, including financial standards.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Unit to ensure the proper management of financial records, including the provision of complete documentation for requests and retirements.
• Support the smooth and effective flow of communication between FIDA Nigeria and the State branch.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Demonstrates knowledge of programme management cycle, including monitoring and reporting
• Demonstrates professional competence in women and children’s rights, rule of law as well as, knowledge of related policies and practices at the national, regional and international levels
• Ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues with a display of persistency
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results
• Motivated by professional drive rather than personal concerns

Teamwork:

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues within and outside of FIDA Nigeria to achieve organizational goals;
• Ability to solicit inputs by genuinely valuing the ideas and expertise of others;
• Willingness to learn from others;
• Support and act in accordance with team and organizational decisions

Planning & Organizing:

• Ability to establish priorities, to plan, coordinate, and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands
• Foresight for risks and contingencies when planning
• Ability to monitor and adjust plans and projects as necessary

Communication:

• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including the ability to prepare reports and make presentations in a variety of fora;
• Ability to conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum necessary information as well as making and defending recommendations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Law, Sociology & Related fields
• Legislative advocacy would be an added advantage

Minimum Required Experience:

• 2 years’ work experience in addressing women and children's rights issues
• Experience in project implementation