• Application Deadline: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Stakeholder Relation Officers


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Adamawa , Katsina , Kebbi , Taraba


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Job Summary

• The Stakeholder Relation Officer is responsible for supporting the initiation and coordination of strategic relationships and partnerships with communities/settlements, health professionals, local government, community service organizations and other relevant stakeholders to improve the program.


• The role will also entail advocating and promoting the awareness of the organization.

Position Responsibilities

Advocacy to improve coverage (30%):

• Develop opportunities to engage religious and community leaders in order to create goodwill for the study and intervention of ABAE


• Create of avenues to engage Fathers and Mothers in settlements


• Engage in strengthening relationships with key government, religious, NGO and INGO partners of ABAE


• Take prompt action to resolve supply-side issues as well and provide advance warning about any other potential issues.


• Assist in the organizing of events to raise awareness about the ABAE intervention

SERICC (20%):

• Increase awareness of SERICC and promote NI / ABAE Initiative in SERICC


• Promote the goals and objectives of ABAE during meetings


• Engage partners and build networks

CCT (20%):

• Improve of positive perception of CCT in order to improve access


• Create awareness and coverage of the CCT

Networks (20%):

• Maintain good relationships with staff at the Ministry and Primary Health Care Dev Agency in the State


• Build relationships to facilitate engagements with stakeholders even up to the Governor’s office

Security Awareness (5%):

• Report all security incidents in areas of operations including incidents that do not directly affect staff and/or operations


• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members as applicable on the field


• Read and understand all Security documents on the context of operations including SOPs and Country Security Plan

Other duties/Special Projects (5%):

• Other requests that may be assigned by Management.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• HND, B.Sc or equivalent


• Professional qualifications in the NGO sector will be advantageous.


• 1 - 3 years relevant experience (preferably in an NGO).

Skills and Competencies:

• Nigerian nationals already based in the states targeted for this position.


• Minimum of Bachelor degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences


• Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations


• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality


• Very good communication and writing skills, English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)


• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones and new communications technology in general


• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure

Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required


• Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an advantage.