Job Roles at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria - SWODEN

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the project, ensuring alignment with SWODEN Nigeria & Irish Aid’s mission and project objectives.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive project work plans, budgets, and operational strategies.
• Manage project resources, including human resources, finances, and assets, ensuring efficient and accountable utilization.
• Supervise project staff (Education Officer, Livelihood Officer, GBV Sensitization Officer, etc.), fostering a cohesive and high-performing team.
• Ensure timely and high-quality implementation of all project activities, including girl-child education reintegration, women's skills training, economic empowerment, and GBV sensitization.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, local authorities, community leaders, traditional institutions, and partner organizations.
• Oversee project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as necessary.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate, and comprehensive narrative and financial reports to SWODEN Nigeria management and donors.
• Represent SWODEN Nigeria at relevant coordination meetings, workshops, and forums at the LGA and state levels.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and relevant national laws.
• Promote gender equality, safeguarding, and protection principles across all project interventions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master's degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Business Administration, or a related field. A relevant Bachelor's degree with extensive experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in managing complex development projects, preferably in the education, livelihoods, or protection sectors.
• Proven experience in project cycle management (PCM), including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget development, tracking, and oversight.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and representation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (oral and written) is mandatory.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Desirable Qualifications/Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience working specifically in Jigawa State or similar contexts in Northern Nigeria.
• Experience with donor reporting requirements for major international donors.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and protection standards.
• Experience in conducting context analysis and conflict sensitivity assessments

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Approved inception report and work plan within the first month.
• Monthly and quarterly narrative reports.
• Training manuals and workshop reports.
• Final project report and evaluation inputs.
• Functional referral pathways and coordination mechanisms.

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The Livelihood Officer will be responsible for;

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of livelihood interventions that enhance the economic resilience of beneficiaries, particularly women and girls.
• Conduct market assessments to identify viable vocational skills, business opportunities, and value chains aligned with local needs and market demand.
• Work closely with beneficiaries to develop tailored livelihood plans and support their participation in vocational and entrepreneurship training programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of livelihood interventions, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Facilitate distribution of resources such as startup capital, tools, and materials needed for income-generating activities.
• Promote sustainable livelihood practices that consider environmental and social factors.
• Support the integration of gender-sensitive approaches within livelihood programming to ensure inclusivity and equal opportunities.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and follow-up support to beneficiaries to enhance their business skills and success.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Beneficiary Registration: Accurate and complete registration forms and profiles for all skills training participants.
• Training Attendance: Daily/weekly attendance records for all vocational skills training sessions.
• Skills Assessment: Records of pre- and post-training skills assessments to measure competency gains.
• Grant/Start-up Kit Tracking: Detailed records of small business grant disbursements or start-up kit distributions.
• Business Establishment/Growth: Data on the type, number, and profitability of businesses established or expanded by beneficiaries.
• Income Generation: Tracking of income levels or economic improvements among empowered beneficiaries.
• Market Linkages: Documentation of linkages created between beneficiaries and markets/suppliers.
• Challenges and Solutions: Documenting challenges faced by beneficiaries in their economic activities and implemented solutions.
• Success Stories: Collection and documentation of individual success stories and case studies demonstrating economic impact.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Development, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in livelihood programming, preferably in conflict-affected or fragile contexts.
• Strong knowledge of vocational training, entrepreneurship development, and market systems.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including women and girls, in livelihood enhancement.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and adapt programs accordingly.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic data management.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an asset.
• Fluency in Hausa and good understanding of local dialects in Birnin Kudu LGA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and conflict dynamics.

Desirable:

• Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working in humanitarian settings.

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The GBV Sensitization Officer will be responsible for;

• Organizing and facilitating community dialogues and workshops on gender equality, women's rights, and GBV prevention.
• Prepare detailed work plans and activity reports for GBV sensitization and response interventions.
• Ensure all GBV activities adhere to international best practices, ethical guidelines, and SWODEN Nigeria's safeguarding policies.

Case Management & Referrals

• Develop and deliver comprehensive GBV sensitization and awareness-raising sessions for project beneficiaries (out-of-school girls and women), community members, parents, and local stakeholders.
• Identify and support women and girl survivors of sexual violence through safe, confidential, and survivor-centered approaches.
• Conduct initial assessments, develop case plans, and follow up with cases requiring multisectoral support.
• Provide direct referrals to health, psychosocial, legal, and shelter services as needed.
• Coordinate with service providers to ensure timely and appropriate assistance is delivered.

Community Engagement

• Work closely with community leaders, women’s groups, and youth representatives to raise awareness on SGBV, rights of survivors, and available support services.
• Facilitate safe space activities for women and girls to promote resilience and social cohesion.
• Promote community-led protection mechanisms and monitor potential protection risks.
• Advocate for the rights of women and girls and challenge harmful social norms that perpetuate GBV.

Capacity Building & Coordination

• Work closely with the Education and Livelihood Officers to integrate GBV prevention messages and safeguarding principles into all project activities.
• Support community-based volunteers and focal points with training and mentoring on
• SGBV identification, referral pathways, and survivor support.
• Participate in LGA-level protection coordination forums, case conferences, and interagency meetings.
• Ensure all activities are aligned with Do No Harm principles and promote the safety, dignity, and empowerment of survivors.

Data Collection & Reporting

• The GBV Sensitization Officer will be responsible for meticulous and confidential data collection and reporting related to GBV prevention and response activities. Key data deliverables include:
• Sensitization Records: Documentation of all awareness sessions conducted (dates, participants, topics covered).
• Training Attendance: Attendance sheets for GBV prevention training for beneficiaries and community members.
• Referral Tracking: Confidential records of GBV referrals made, including service type and follow-up status (without identifying details).
• Incident Documentation (De-identified): Aggregated and anonymized data on GBV types, trends, and reported incidents, strictly adhering to ethical guidelines.
• Community Feedback: Documentation of feedback from community dialogues and safe spaces regarding GBV issues.
• Success Stories: Collection and documentation of anonymized success stories related to
• GBV prevention or survivor support.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Sociology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing GBV prevention, response, or protection programs, preferably within an NGO context.
• Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, training, and facilitation, especially on sensitive topics.
• Knowledge of international and national GBV guiding principles and referral pathways.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and empathy skills, with a compassionate approach to survivor support.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work ethically in challenging and sensitive environments.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (oral and written) is mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and conflict dynamics.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.

Desirable:

• Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working in humanitarian settings or insecure environments.
• Familiarity with the context of Jigawa State and ongoing GBV challenges in the Northwest.

Deliverables

• Weekly case reports and survivor referral logs (confidential format).
• Monthly protection activity reports and incident trends.
• Community feedback and engagement reports.
• General Requirements for All Candidates:
• Nigerian citizenship or valid work permit.
• Strong commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Team player with excellent communication and time management skills.

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The Education Officer will be responsible for;

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, mobilization, and enrollment of out-of-school girls and women for formal school reintegration.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective literacy and numeracy instruction within the project.
• Coordinate with relevant educational institutions, local authorities, and community structures to ensure smooth reintegration processes.
• Monitor the attendance, academic progress, and retention of beneficiaries in schools and literacy classes.
• Support the integration of foundational literacy and numeracy into skills training curricula.
• Organize and facilitate awareness campaigns on the importance of girl-child education and women's literacy.
• Prepare detailed work plans and activity reports for educational interventions.
• Ensure all educational activities align with project goals and SWODEN Nigeria's operational guidelines.
• Manage educational resources and materials efficiently.

Data Collection & Reporting

• The Education Officer will be responsible for meticulous data collection and reporting related to all educational activities.

Key data deliverables include:

• Beneficiary Registration: Accurate and complete registration forms and profiles for all enrolled girls and women.
• Attendance Tracking: Daily/weekly attendance records for school reintegration, literacy classes, and educational support sessions.
• Progress Assessments: Records of pre- and post-intervention assessments to measure learning gains (literacy, numeracy).
• Retention Data: Regular updates on beneficiary retention rates within formal schooling and literacy programs.
• Challenges and Solutions: Documenting challenges faced by beneficiaries and implemented solutions.
• Success Stories: Collection and documentation of individual success stories and case studies demonstrating impact.
• Activity Reports: Timely submission of weekly and monthly activity reports detailing progress, challenges, and next steps.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing education programs, preferably in NGOs or community-based settings.
• Proven experience working with out-of-school children, women, and vulnerable populations.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian education system, especially in northern Nigeria.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mobilization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (oral and written) is mandatory.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Desirable:

• Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience in M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation) for educational programs.
• Familiarity with the socio-cultural context of Jigawa State.
• Proficiency in using data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Experience in curriculum development for non-formal education.

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The M&E Officer will be responsible for

Monitoring and Evaluation System Development

• Develop and implement an M&E framework aligned with the project’s goals and indicators.
• Design M&E tools and methodologies (e.g., baseline, midline, and endline surveys).
• Ensure the inclusion of gender-sensitive and survivor-centered M&E approaches.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Coordinate timely and ethical data collection in the LGA.
• Train project staff and data collection offi on data collection methods and tools.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to assess progress and impact.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final M&E reports, ensuring disaggregated data (e.g., age, gender, location).
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and case studies for internal and donor reporting.
• Support the Project Manager in developing donor reports and presentations.

Accountability and Learning

• Establish beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms.
• Facilitate regular learning sessions with project staff and stakeholders.
• Use findings to inform adaptive management and improve service delivery.

Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Work closely with program, protection, health, and GBV teams.
• Build capacity of field staff in M&E processes, tools, and standards.
• Represent the project at local and state-level coordination platforms on M&E when required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of M&E experience in humanitarian or development projects, preferably in GBV or protection programming.
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis (SPSS, Excel, KoboToolbox, or similar tools), and reporting.
• Knowledge of ethical considerations in GBV data management and confidentiality.
• Experience working in conflict-affected or rural northern Nigeria contexts.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (written and spoken); knowledge of Fulfulde is an asset.
• Strong communication, coordination, and team collaboration skills.

Deliverables

• Approved M&E Plan and tools
• Baseline, midline, and endline reports
• Monthly and quarterly monitoring reports
• Feedback mechanism report and analysis
• Learning briefs and documentation of success stories
• Final M&E summary report

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The Finance Officer will be responsible for:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures in line with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software and tools.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal use and donor submission.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, petty cash, and project expenditures.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure adequate funds are available for project implementation.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, local laws, and organizational financial procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the Project Manager.

Procurement and Disbursement Oversight

• Work with procurement teams to ensure proper financial documentation and compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Oversee the preparation and disbursement of payments to vendors, staff, and partners.
• Ensure all financial transactions are supported with appropriate documentation.

Capacity Building and Support

• Provide financial training and support to project staff and local implementing partners as needed.
• Support field teams in understanding and applying financial procedures and donor compliance.

Coordination and Representation

• Liaise with finance departments at the head office, donors, banks, and other stakeholders as required.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to financial planning and decision-making.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, ICAN) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in financial management in the NGO/humanitarian sector.
• Experience working on donor-funded projects (e.g. UN, EU, USAID, DFID) and understanding of donor financial regulations.
• Experience working in conflict or emergency contexts, ideally in northern Nigeria.

Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and integrity.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa is an advantage.