Volunteer Program Assistant (Remote) at Active Voices

Active Voices is a pro-girl and pro-woman organisation that tackles critical issues paramount to health and development.

Active Voices believes in innovation and utilising non-traditional approaches to bring about the desired change in the communities in which we work. From inception in 2016, Active Voices has empowered girls and young people to protect themselves and have a say in their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Volunteer Program Assistant

Location: Abuja (Remote)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project outputs that relate to implementation of programme activities, such as progress reports, briefings, presentations.
• Support the development of grant proposals and work plans including budgets and modifications as required.
• Assist in coordinating the implementation, mentoring, supervision and evaluation of programmes and projects of the organization.
• Track and compile stories on gender-based violence
• Liaise with other units to write and produce programmatic reports of programmes, projects and activities of the organization monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, workshops, identifying participants, follow-up and coordination with participants and invitees, support logistic arrangements.
• Coordinate staff meeting, prepare agendas and takes minutes of meetings as required.
• Carry out other relevant duties as may be required.

Key Competencies

• A minimum of University Degree or its equivalent in Public Health or any Social or Health Science related fields.
• Proficiency in the use of the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point programmes is essential
• Intermediate research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, incl. excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, team and networking skills are essential
• Evidence of ability to think strategically; to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams; candidate should be able to demonstrate a sense of cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Creativity, attention to detail and efficient delivery methods.

Additional Advantageous Competencies:

• Understanding of NGO's operation, best practices and market trends
• A strong commitment to development and humanitarian service
• Prior volunteer experience.

Renumeration
As a remote position, a monthly stipend will be provided to cover the cost of internet. In the event of physical meetings/engagement, transportation reimbursement will be provided.

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae in ONLY one attachment (PDF document) explaining suitability for the job by sending an email to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Kindly indicate the title of the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Applicants are advised to include functional contact details as well as contact information for at least two referees in the curriculum vitae.