Action Health Incorporated (AHI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion of youth health and development. Our Youth Centre is located in Jibowu, Lagos (Lagos Mainland LGA) and we are currently seeking a qualified and goal-oriented professional who is enthusiastic about working with young people, particularly girls and young women, to join our team. We are hiring a Programme Assistant in Lagos

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 implementation of the Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE II) programme in Lagos 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.
• In collaboration with other Programme Assistants, implement relevant surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for on-going monitoring.
• Organise trainings for facilitators to deliver sessions to girls on literacy and numeracy and life skills.
• Seek opportunities from within communities for girls education and economic empowerment.
• Monitoring of programme activities
• Advocate for improved gatekeeper commitment towards girls education and empowerment within programme communities.
• Jointly organise international commemorative days within communities of programme implementation.

Qualification And Experience:

• First degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Communication Arts or other relevant field
• At least 1-3 years work experience including project management, experience in similar position is desirable
• Excellent ICT, analytical, report writing and oral communication skills
• Experience managing projects particularly targeting girls
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

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.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs and Cover Letters in one document, addressing how they fit into the position requirements on or before March 14, 2019 .

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.