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

Purpose of the Position

• The Safeguarding Officer will provide technical leadership and oversight on safeguarding, child protection,
• prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and ethical community engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• The officer will ensure that all project staff, volunteers, consultants, partners, and stakeholders comply with safeguarding policies and standards while promoting safe and inclusive programming across all intervention communities.
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Key Responsibilities

The Safeguarding Officer shall:

• Lead the implementation of safeguarding and child protection strategies across project locations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational safeguarding policies, donor safeguarding standards, and national protection guidelines.
• Conduct safeguarding risk assessments for project activities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Develop and implement safeguarding action plans and reporting mechanisms.
• Train project staff, volunteers, media facilitators, community mobilizers, and stakeholders on:
  • Safeguarding principles
  • Child protection
  • PSEA
  • Gender sensitivity
  • Confidential reporting procedures
• Establish confidential complaint and response mechanisms within project communities.
• Receive, document, and manage safeguarding concerns in line with approved protocols.
• Coordinate survivor-centered referrals for health, psychosocial, legal, and protection services where necessary.
• Support safeguarding integration into:
  • Community dialogues
  • Radio listening groups
  • Media production activities
  • Social mobilization campaigns
• Work closely with LGA coordinators, community leaders, religious leaders, and health partners to strengthen local safeguarding systems.
• Monitor safeguarding compliance during field activities and partner engagements.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and prepare periodic safeguarding reports.
• Support awareness campaigns on child protection, gender-based violence prevention, and safe community participation.
• Ensure inclusive safeguarding approaches for vulnerable groups, including persons living with disabilities and adolescents.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Gender Studies, Law, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in safeguarding, child protection, GBV prevention, or protection programming.
• Experience working with NGOs, media development organizations, donor-funded projects, or community-based interventions.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Safeguarding standards
  • Child protection frameworks
  • PSEA protocols
  • Gender and inclusion principles
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• Experience handling sensitive cases with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of Hausa language and northern Nigeria community dynamics is an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and community-based settings.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism
• Confidentiality and survivor-centered approach
• Risk assessment and incident management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Training and capacity-building skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Cultural sensitivity and community engagement skills
• Teamwork and coordination

Deliverables

The Safeguarding Officer will be responsible for delivering:

• Safeguarding implementation plans
• Safeguarding risk assessment reports
• Staff and stakeholder training reports
• Incident and referral documentation
• Monthly safeguarding monitoring reports
• Community safeguarding awareness materials
• Safeguarding compliance updates for project management

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Purpose of the Position

• The Finance Officer will support the financial management and administration of the project by ensuring accurate financial recording, compliance with organizational and donor regulations, budget monitoring, and timely financial reporting. The officer will ensure efficient management of project funds and contribute to accountability, transparency, and effective project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Officer shall:

• Support day-to-day financial management of the project in line with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Prepare payment vouchers, invoices, expense reports, and other financial documentation.
• Process payments for project activities, vendors, consultants, and field staff.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems for all project transactions.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure spending is within approved budget lines.
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and budget tracking activities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reconciliations for project management review.
• Ensure timely retirement and reconciliation of field advances and activity expenses.
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• Verify supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before processing payments.
• Support procurement and logistics processes by ensuring financial compliance.
• Maintain petty cash records and conduct regular cash reconciliations.
• Support audit processes and provide required financial documentation when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with donor financial regulations and organizational financial procedures.
• Collaborate with project staff and field teams to strengthen financial accountability and reporting.
• Support capacity building of project staff on financial procedures and documentation requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or grants management, preferably within NGO or donor-funded projects.
• Experience managing financial records and reporting for development or humanitarian projects.
• Good understanding of financial management principles and donor compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience using accounting software and financial management systems.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is an added advantage.

Desirable

• Experience working on health, reproductive health, or community development projects.
• Familiarity with donor regulations and financial compliance standards.
• Experience supporting field-based financial operations in Northern Nigeria.

Core Competencies

• Financial management and reporting skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.

Deliverables

• The Finance Officer will be responsible for delivering:
• Monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
• Accurate payment processing and documentation.
• Budget monitoring and expenditure tracking reports.
• Petty cash reconciliation reports.
• Timely retirement of field advances.

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Purpose of the Position

• The Data Entry Clerk (DEC) will support the project by ensuring timely, accurate, and complete entry of project data into designated databases and reporting systems. The officer will assist in maintaining data quality, proper documentation, and efficient management of project information to support monitoring, reporting, and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

The Data Entry Clerk shall:

• Enter project data accurately into databases, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.
• Verify and review collected data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency before entry.
• Maintain organized electronic and hardcopy filing systems for project records and documents.
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• Support data cleaning, validation, and routine quality checks.
• Compile activity attendance sheets, beneficiary records, and field data submissions.
• Assist the MEAL Officer in generating routine reports and data summaries.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive project information.
• Track and update project databases regularly.
• Support field teams in resolving data discrepancies and missing information.
• Maintain backup copies of electronic data and documentation.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities through timely data entry and documentation.
• Assist during surveys, assessments, and data collection exercises when required.
• Ensure compliance with organizational data protection and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Diploma, ND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Management, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in data entry, data management, or administrative support.
• Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage large volumes of data efficiently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is highly desirable.

Desirable

• Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects.
• Familiarity with KoboToolbox, DHIS2, or other data collection platforms.
• Experience supporting health or community development projects.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Data management and documentation skills.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
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Deliverables

• The Data Entry Clerk will be responsible for delivering:
• Accurate and timely data entry reports.
• Updated project databases and records.
• Clean and validated datasets.
• Organized electronic and hardcopy documentation systems.
• Activity attendance and beneficiary records.
• Routine data summaries and reporting support.
• Proper backup and storage of project information.

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Purpose of the Position

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will support the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems for the project.
• The officer will ensure timely collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization of project data to support evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and continuous program improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The MEAL Officer shall:

• Support development and implementation of the project MEAL framework and work plan.
• Develop data collection tools, tracking systems, reporting templates, and indicator monitoring tools.
• Coordinate routine data collection, verification, validation, and analysis across project locations.
• Monitor project activities and track progress against project indicators and targets.
• Support baseline, midline, endline assessments, surveys, and evaluations.
• Ensure timely collection and reporting of high-quality project data from all assigned LGAs.
• Maintain accurate project databases and ensure proper documentation of project records.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and donor reports as required.
• Support data quality assessments and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
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• Generate data summaries, dashboards, presentations, and analytical reports for project management.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and success stories.
• Support accountability mechanisms including community feedback and complaint response systems.
• Train and support project staff and community volunteers on data collection tools and MEA processes.
• Ensure gender-sensitive, safeguarding, and ethical approaches in all monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Participate in field monitoring visits and supportive supervision activities.
• Collaborate closely with LGA Coordinators, field teams, and project partners to strengthen data management and program learning.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, Demography, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in health, reproductive health, or community development projects.
• Experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or humanitarian/development programs.
• Strong understanding of MEAL concepts, methodologies, and data management systems.
• Experience using data collection and analysis tools such as KoboToolbox, Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or DHIS2.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and data visualization skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is highly desirable.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria communities.
• Knowledge of reproductive health, maternal health, and child spacing programming.
• Experience supporting community-based social and behavior change communication projects.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and accountability frameworks.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Data management and reporting skills.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Deliverables

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for delivering:
• Project MEAL framework and reporting tools.
• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.
• Data collection, verification, and analysis reports.
• Baseline, midline, and endline assessment reports.
• Data quality assurance reports.
• Project dashboards and indicator tracking reports.
• Documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and success stories.
• Accountability and feedback mechanism reports.
• Capacity-building sessions for project staff and volunteers.

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Purpose of the Position

• The LGA Coordinator will coordinate and supervise project implementation activities across two assigned LGAs. The position holder will serve as the key field-level focal person responsible for stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, activity coordination, reporting, and ensuring effective delivery of project activities within the assigned LGAs.

Key Responsibilities

The LGA Coordinator shall:

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of project activities within the assigned two LGAs.
• Support implementation of community sensitization campaigns on child spacing, maternal health, and reproductive rights.
• Liaise with local government authorities, health facilities, traditional rulers, religious leaders, women groups, youth groups, and community structures.
• Supervise community mobilizers, volunteers, and field facilitators operating within assigned LGAs.
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• Coordinate community dialogue sessions, listening groups, advocacy meetings, and outreach activities.
• Ensure smooth implementation of radio listening and community engagement activities linked to project media programming.
• Monitor project activities to ensure quality implementation and adherence to approved work plans.
• Collect, compile, and submit accurate field reports, beneficiary data, activity reports, and success stories.
• Support referral pathways for beneficiaries requiring health and social support services.
• Ensure safeguarding, gender sensitivity, inclusion, and ethical standards are maintained during project activities.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain strong collaboration with project partners, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and documentation activities at LGA level.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in community-based programming, public health, or development projects.
• Experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or community mobilization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of community engagement and stakeholder coordination.
• Good communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to supervise field teams and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is highly desirable.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria communities.
• Knowledge of reproductive health, maternal health, and child spacing programs.
• Experience engaging religious and traditional leaders.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Community mobilization and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ethical conduct.
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Deliverables

The LGA Coordinator will be responsible for delivering:

• Monthly LGA activity reports.
• Community mobilization and sensitization reports.
• Stakeholder engagement reports and meeting documentation.
• Field supervision and monitoring reports.
• Beneficiary referral and attendance records.
• Success stories and case studies.
• Community feedback and learning reports.
• Timely submission of project data and activity documentation.

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Purpose of the Position

• The State Coordinator will provide overall coordination, supervision, and strategic oversight for project implementation within the assigned state.
• The officer will ensure effective planning, stakeholder engagement, quality implementation, team coordination, reporting, and achievement of project objectives across all targeted LGAs within the state.
• The State Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the project, government stakeholders, implementing partners, and community structures at state level.

Key Responsibilities

The State Coordinator shall:

• Provide overall leadership and coordination of project implementation activities within the assigned state.
• Supervise and support LGA Coordinators, field staff, volunteers, and community mobilizers.
• Ensure timely and quality implementation of project activities across all targeted LGAs.
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• Coordinate stakeholder engagement with:
  • State government ministries and agencies
  • Primary healthcare authorities
  • Religious and traditional institutions
  • Civil society organizations
  • Community leaders and media stakeholders
• Support implementation of community dialogues, advocacy meetings, radio listening activities, and social mobilization campaigns.
• Ensure project activities align with approved work plans, donor requirements, and organizational standards.
• Monitor field implementation and provide supportive supervision to project teams.
• Review and consolidate LGA reports, activity data, and implementation updates.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities across the state.
• Ensure safeguarding, gender sensitivity, inclusion, and ethical standards are integrated into all project activities.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions and operational improvements.
• Coordinate state-level representation of the project in meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder forums.
• Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and success stories.
• Ensure proper coordination between project teams, partners, and stakeholders for effective service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Mass Communication, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project coordination, public health programming, or development/humanitarian projects.
• Experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or social and behavior change communication programs.
• Strong understanding of reproductive health, maternal health, and child spacing programming.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and field team supervision.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and teams effectively.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is highly desirable.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria communities.
• Familiarity with media-based social and behavior change communication approaches.
• Experience collaborating with government institutions and development partners.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and accountability frameworks.
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Core Competencies

• Leadership and strategic coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Team management and supervision.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Communication and reporting skills.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Deliverables

The State Coordinator will be responsible for delivering:

• State-level implementation and coordination reports.
• Consolidated LGA activity reports and implementation updates.
• Stakeholder engagement and advocacy reports.
• Field monitoring and supervision reports.
• Project work plan implementation tracking reports.
• Documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and case studies.
• Timely submission of programmatic and operational reports.
• Coordination support for project monitoring and evaluation activities.