Executive Director at the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN)

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), is a national non-government organization advocating for Reproductive health and rights and providing health services in Nigeria. PPFN is member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

We seek suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position for a three-year contract of employment:

Job Title: Executive Director (National Program & Technical Support)

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to organize and coordinate the initiation, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Integrated Sexual Reproductive Health and Family Planning projects and to strengthen the capacity of PPFN Regional offices (Bauchi, Benin, Enugu, Ibadan, Kaduna & Minna) and other partner-NGOs to improve their effectiveness to advocate for and provide reproductive health services in line with national standards.

Requirements

• Master level Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences or equivalent.
• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience including five years in NGO (preferably in SRH).
• Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Team leadership and team playing qualities/experience
• Familiarity with key national and international implementing support and donor organizations in HIV and RH
• Sensitive and caring but firm and decisive in managing senior level staff
• Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women development programme management
• Research experience (design, data collection/analysis and survey methods)
• Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their applications to: [email protected] with the following as a package:

• One (1) page letter of application (to include personal contact address not P.O. Box)
• Resume (not more than 5 pages)
• Completed Applicant’s Forms 1 and 2

Click here to download Applicants Form 1

Click here to download Applicants Form 2

The package must be submitted in electronic format (not hard copy) as MS-Word file attachment to the email indicated against the post and addressed to:
The Director General,
Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria,
4 Baltic Crescent, Off Danube Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.