Action Health Incorporated (AHI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people’s successful transition to a healthy and productive adulthood. We envision a world where every young person can reach their full potential. We work with young people, community leaders, government agencies, the private sector and other stakeholders to ensure that policies and programmes are emplaced to accomplish this goal.

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Programme Assistant

 

Location: Lagos

Duration: 6 months

 

Job Description

We are currently seeking for a qualified and goal-oriented professional who is enthusiastic about working with young people particularly girls/young women to join our team.

 

General Position Summary

The Programme Assistant will be responsible for planning and implementing programme activities on time, target and within program budget.

This position will ensure the Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises programme in Lagos implementation is responsive to marginalized Nigerian girls, their communities and skill-based centers, and coordinate activities that transition marginalized girls into economic activities.

Liaise and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in government and community leaders to promote girls learning in literacy, numeracy and economic empowerment

Collect and analyze qualitative information from Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant

Interviews on progress made on the programme

Conduct relevant surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for on-going monitoring.

Seek opportunities from within communities for girls education and economic empowerment

Monitoring of programme activities

Organise community outreaches on sexual and reproductive health and life skills

Regularly update database of participants and stakeholders on the programme

 

Qualification and Experience

Success Factors

A high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency is essential.

The ability to interact effectively with community stakeholders and staff members is required.

A demonstrated ability to manage budget accurately, meet deadlines and develop high quality reports is necessary.

 

Application Closing Date

23rd December, 2019

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing how they fit into the position requirements  using the format below. 

 

Note

Application must include the position title in the subject line and not more than 4 pages.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity organization and we strongly encourage women to apply for this position.