Posted 5 years ago |
Women International (WfWI) is recruiting for the position below
JOB TITLE: Advocacy Officer
LOCATION: Bauchi
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Purpose
- The Advocacy Officer will play a central role in supporting Change Agents and coordinating community and national advocacy efforts. The successful candidate must be one who understands, experienced in advocacy, and who is highly organized.
- This position will be located in Bauchi State, reports to the Program Coordinator and dotted line supervision to the Advocacy Coordinator.
Qualifications
- University Degree in the Social Sciences plus minimum of a year’s experience in one of the following sectors: social services, education (preferably with adults), psychology, community development, and/or women’s issues.
- Three (3) years of professional experience; preferably working with an NGO.
- Knowledge of relevant human rights laws
- Experience working on community development issues.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise, paying attention to details.
- Established competence in negotiation and influence.
- Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Applications.
- Demonstrated commitment to ending violence against women.
- Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, particularly international NGOs, is highly desired.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in organizing training and working with community and traditional leaders.
- Excellent report writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skill
- Required oral and written communication skills in English as well as oral fluency in Hausa language.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter and 3 professional references to: [email protected] Please specify “Advocacy Officer” in the subject line.
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. No telephone inquiries please.