Outreach Officer at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Outreach Officer

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Will be responsible for overseeing community mobilization and gender inclusion activities in the state, with guidance from the Community Mobilization and Gender Specialist.
• S/he will ensure implementing activities to promote enrollment, retention and learning for girls, also ensuring community outreach activities to promote positive norms around girls’ education.
• H/She will also coordinate with the school-based committees to design school leadership strategies that will promote inclusive education for girls and learners with disabilities.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Sociology, Community Development, Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences is required.
• Competency and skills in community engagement and understanding of education and gender issues; sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of political and ethical issues is required.
• Five (5) years working experience with INGOs, NGOs and/or CBOs is an advantage.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office Packages/Internet).
• Ability to work well with others, develop and maintain compatibility among recipients of assistance.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, cross cultural and collaborative.
• Outstanding communication skills (Oral and Written).

Application Closing Date
5th December 2023.