Fresh Vacancies at Youth Network on Community and Sustainable Development

Main Purpose of the Job

YNCSD is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor in Abuja, who will work on a new Project Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Information and Resources for Sustained Efforts to empower Nigerian Girls (Project INSPIRE). The project aims to improve the safe access of abortion services at the focal states where we would be implementing using a robust advocacy approach. The Technical Advisor will provide vital and varied support to the policy and campaigns work of the Technical Team, contributing to development, implementation and evaluation of YNCSD’s policy and campaigns work.

S/he must be based in Abuja, FCT Nigeria.

Profile of the Candidate

The Technical Advisor will support to develop and execute all program reviews. Provide technical advice as well as expertise to systems development technical project groups. Conduct administrative and technical reviews of continuing company projects, collaborating with technical project groups, supervising technical activities, ensuring technical assistance, and allocating resources. 

YNCSD seeks an Officer who possess good communications skills set and assists in a range of tasks including writing, formatting, copyediting, proofreading, social media, and designing and producing routine products and deliverables (e.g. technical reports, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, invitations, and flyers).

Applicants MUST not be older than 30 years at the time of application.

Main responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Technical Advisor will undertake the following;

• Design, manage and oversee the quality and timely delivery of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights programs for the organization.
• Support with business development work for the Organization, including but not limited to flagging new funding opportunities, assist in the preparations proposals and concept notes etc.
• Assist in the development of technical documents needed for the TSON 2 Project or for the organization, including ensuring documents are properly written and meeting pre-set standards.
• Assist in the development of project strategy, operational work plans and reports for an integrated program consisting of social norm change trainings, curriculum review and development, and capacity building project activities.
• Organize the recruitment, selection, hiring and orientation of national staff members, on an as-needed basis.
• Assist in the preparation of needs assessments, concept papers and proposals aimed at mobilizing resources for current and future project interventions.
• Develop and maintain contacts with prospective implementation and funding partners. Additional duties may be assigned for purposes such as meeting deadlines and other organizational needs.

Professional Competencies

• Professionalism: Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of human settlement issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Managerial Competencies

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and some knowledge of the local language of duty station.

Job offer:

• Reporting to: Programme Manager
• Full Time: 40 hours per week (Fulltime 8 hours per day)
• Salary scale: to be negotiated
• Contract duration: 6 months contract with the intention of extension.
• Location of duty station: Abuja
• Start date: a.s.a.p.

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Main Purpose of the Job

YNCSD is seeking to hire a state based Advocacy Assistant in Lagos, Delta and Kaduna states who will work on a new Project Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Information and Resources for Sustained Efforts to empower Nigerian Girls (Project INSPIRE). The project aims to improve the safe access of abortion services at the focal states where we would be implementing using a robust advocacy approach. The Advocacy Assistant will provide vital and varied support to the policy and campaigns work of the Advocacy Team, contributing to development, implementation and evaluation of YNCSD’s policy and campaigns work.

S/he must be based in Delta, Lagos and Kaduna states in Nigeria.

The Advocacy Assistant is expected to develop, organise and execute a wide range of activities to influence policy according to the scope of our programmes, and specific results-oriented projects. S/he will build policy capacity of our offices and advice on project implementation. S/he will carry out policy analysis and the writing of position statements of our organisation.

Together with leading technical staff, s/he will play an active role in networking, lobbying and representing the organisation in a wide range of policy issues at events, conventions and media opportunities. S/he will be able to integrate communication tools and channels in her/his work.

YNCSD seeks an Officer who possess good communications skills set and assists in a range of tasks including writing, formatting, copyediting, proofreading, social media, and designing and producing routine products and deliverables (e.g. technical reports, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, invitations, and flyers).

Main responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Advocacy staff to implement and assist in the planning of creative actions to further campaign objectives, including influencing decision-makers and building public support for Liberty’s issues.
• Assist in the coordination of Liberty’s work with partner organisations and other stakeholders, including by developing relationships and representing Liberty in coalitions and at official meetings as requested.
•  Provide administrative support (e.g., preparation of documents, scheduling of large meetings, co-ordination of external contacts), including for significant events such as workshops, conferences, etc.
• Attend and support YNCSD events as needed, including occasional duties outside of office hours and some travel within the country.

·         Contribute to the overall work of the Advocacy Team to ensure objectives are achieved.

• Develop strategic partnerships with key actors to achieve our policy goals;
• Ensure timely development of presentations and other advocacy materials and communication media;
• Support and advise the other offices to carry out lobby and advocacy properly;
• Ensure timely development of position papers, policy briefings, presentations and other advocacy materials and communication media;
• Identify key opportunities in the short and long-term in which we can influence policy processes;
• Advice technical staff and the management for meaningful engagement with key actors and institutions.

 Profile of the candidate

The Advocacy Assistant should have experience in formulating and implementing organisational policy strategies. S/he must demonstrate a commitment to the cause either through previous jobs experiences or any other activities related to our mission. S/he is proactive, creative, outspoken, and optimistic with interest in sustainable development and a passion for making a difference, with a preference for achieving outcomes in collaboration with others. S/he has a results-oriented approach and proposes ways to innovate and continuously improve our communications products, practices, channels and messaging

Essential skills and experience

Essential:

• Completed or working toward a University degree , preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Advertising or Public Relations)
• At least 1-2 years working experience;
• Demonstrable experience and achievements working in and advocating towards Adolescents SRHR and GBV;
• Track record in policy analysis, writing and editing articles, website content, reports and press releases;
• Experience working in for Non- Governmental Organisations (National or International).
• Ability to quickly understand and absorb new topics, issues and disciplines and distil relevant advocacy strategies from them;
• Experience in stakeholder mapping and strategizing according to policy objectives of different projects;
• Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences;
• Excellent communication and project management skills; team player and facilitator;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Knowledge on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) landscape in Nigeria, especially on adolescents SRHR is a plus.

Job offer:

• Reporting to: Programme Manager and Comms and Advocacy Officer.
• Part-time: 16 hours per week (Fulltime 8 hours per day)
• Salary scale: to be negotiated
• Contract duration: 6 months contract with the intention of extension.
• Location: Asaba, Kaduna & Ikeja.
• Start date: a.s.a.p.