About the Role
Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation, a leading non-profit and non-political organization dedicated to promoting self-reliance and leadership for women and girls, is seeking a passionate and results-driven Programs Officer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to our strategic interventions focused on wellbeing advocacy and capacity building in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. You will work closely with media organizations across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria to mainstream and amplify women's voices, driving impactful social change and fostering sustainable community development nationwide.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate and implement community-focused capacity building programs and advocacy campaigns for women and girls.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with media organizations across all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria to amplify women's issues.
- Monitor program activities, prepare detailed periodic reports, and evaluate project impact against established Sustainable Development Goals.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings with community leaders, civil society groups, and beneficiaries.
- Assist in proposal writing, grant management, and resource mobilization efforts to support ongoing and upcoming organizational initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Mass Communication, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of proven experience in program management, advocacy, or community development within the non-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of gender equality issues, women's empowerment, and the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage media partners and diverse stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational, project planning, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Competitive NGO sector salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Opportunities for professional development, specialized training, and career advancement within the humanitarian sector.
- Health insurance coverage and supportive, inclusive workplace culture focused on diversity and empowerment.
- The chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on the lives of women and girls across Nigeria.