Ad-Hoc (Adolescent and Youth Virtual Space) Staff at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non- Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Ad-Hoc (Adolescent and Youth Virtual Space) Staff

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We seek applications from qualified persons for the Ad-Hoc (Adolescent and Youth Virtual Space) Staff position in a USAID funded OVC project: Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award, being implemented in Lagos, Edo and Kwara States.
• The candidate will be based in Lagos and report to the Knowledge and Communications Officer with oversight from State Program Manager (SPM).

Responsibilities

• The Ad Hoc Staff will have experience and demonstrated understanding in working with technology deployment in HIV and OVC community-led organizations.
• S/he will be responsible for managing digital virtual spaces, providing support and collaborating with ICHSSA-2 team, partner CBOS, Program Monitors, Facility/Community Case Managers, Adolescents enrolled on the project and consenting general population to deliver high quality and responsive health messaging products.
• ICHSSA-2 digital virtual spaces will play an essential role in our delivery of timely high-quality health information, referral and support, as well as our engagement with Adolescents in line with USAID guidelines.

Other roles include:

• Champion the use of youth friendly virtual spaces working in close collaboration with AYP and linking them to youth friendly POC/Physical spaces including leveraging GEN-NAYP Campaign Have good and working knowledge of design thinking, user experience and digital virtual space platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, etc.
• Design and conduct a survey on technology platforms mostly used and preferred by the Adolescents enrolled on the project
• Develop, share and collate feedbacks on youth friendly content in relation to HIV, SGBV, SRHR, behavior change etc.
• Build strong relationships, frequently interact, moderate discussion and respond to the request of Adolescents enrolled on the project through the digital virtual space platform adopted
• Professional documentation and timely submission of activity reports, data and presentations • Support the strengthening of the capacity of Adolescents in the area of technology use and adoption
• Collaborate with the KCO and SPM to pilot and scale a digital virtual space for Adolescents on the project

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in coordinating or actively participating in Adolescent and Youth Friendly Clubs or OTZ Clubs.
• HND, Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, or digital design with a focus on technology, product development and deployment, adolescents, youth engagement or related field. Hands-on experience or certification in social media management, product development or management will be an added advantage.

Remuneration
We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job, to: programs@arfh-ng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/phone number on the application letter as well as three professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply .
• ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).