Program Support Volunteer - Akwa Ibom at Global Rights

Key Responsibilities:

The Volunteers will support the organization’s efforts to improve the regulatory environment for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria, especially in – Akwa Ibom

• Conducting a power mapping of the state legislature to identify key influencers, potential sponsors of legislation, and potential opponents.
• Identifying and engaging with CSOs/CBOs in the assigned state.
• Disseminating strategic communications related to the project.
• Collecting data on the CSO regulatory framework in the assigned state.
• Promoting the CSO ranking dashboard among relevant stakeholders.
• Participating in legislative advocacy efforts to harmonize the CSO regulatory framework in the assigned state.
• Performing other assigned tasks related to the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as public policy, political science, or law.
• Strong interest in human rights and social justice issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian political landscape and civil society organizations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.