Stakeholder Relation Officer

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.

All submissions should be through breezy.hr by filling out this Google Form questionnaire. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and are encouraged to not wait until the deadline as decisions for this position could be taken sooner.

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position!

All internal application and employee are strongly advised to use their official email address while applying.

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