The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is a Nigeria-based registered non-for-profit organisation working to protect and promote the human rights of sexual minorities nationally and regionally. We are hiring a Programme Officer (Gender and Diversity) in Lagos, Nigeria

REPORTING TO: Director, Human Rights and Advocacy

WORKING CLOSELY WITH Director, Sexual Health and Wellbeing

SECONDARY SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Additional duties may be assigned)

• Working closely with the director of human rights and advocacy to execute human rights programming.
• Preparing proposals, reports, briefings and other such publications for gender and human rights programming.
• Liaising with internal and external teams to plan, execute and monitor advocacy projects.
• Carrying out qualitative and quantitative research for gender and human rights programmes.
• Providing advisory on gender minority and human rights issues.
• Identifying advocacy opportunities and priorities, and executing strategy.
• Facilitating training sessions and other capacity building activities.
• Monitoring key developments in relation to human rights violations experienced by gender minority persons.
• Acting as an advocate for, and representing the needs of gender minority groups.
• Preparing and distributing gender-specific materials.
• Researching cases and violations against gender minority persons.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by direct supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate is required to possess:

• A degree in Gender Studies, International Relations / Studies, Political Science, Sociology or other relevant Social Sciences.
• At least three years’ relevant work experience in the NGO space.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research.
• Experience facilitating training sessions and Project Management Skills.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others in a diverse team, across organizational boundaries and multiple locations, and with team members at all levels.
• Confidence and enthusiasm when communicating with both external partners and the internal project teams in formal and informal presentations
• A passion for social change with interest in the field of gender equality, human rights, SOGIESC, social justice, and civic engagement.
• Exceptional professionalism, follow-through and people skills.
• Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and/or a sense of humour is a plus.
• Availability to travel within and outside Nigeria.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this role is N250,000 monthly before taxes. This is a full-time position for employment. We are seeking exceptional applicants and offer excellent employer-paid benefits and work perks.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV’s to jobs@initiative4equality.org

Email subject should read PROGRAMME OFFICER (GENDER AND DIVERSITY).

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Application for this role closes at Midnight, Friday 5th July 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday, 12th July 2019.