Associate Head of Legal, Charity, and Humanitarian Affairs at the Honourable Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation

The Hon. Justice Innocent Umezulike Foundation was established to honour the legacy of our late father and renowned Judge, Justice Innocent Azubike Umezulike, OFR, FCIRB, FIIAN. Inspired by his works and contribution to the society at large, we are dedicated to build on the foundation that he laid.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Head of Legal, Charity, and Humanitarian Affairs

Location: Nigeria

Core Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head of Legal in managing a portfolio of over 30+ legal, research, advocacy, charitable and humanitarian projects.
• Creating and implementing humanitarian/charitable projects for impoverished villages, such as medical outreaches, food distribution (raw or cooked), water projects, classroom renovations, and small/medium-scale business support.
• Soliciting and facilitating fundraising, sponsorships, and grant opportunities to support charitable activities.
• Coordinating the full implementation of the Innocent Back 2 School Project, Sepsis Awareness Project, and Orphanage Homes Visit.
• Leading the development of projects aimed at addressing humanitarian challenges and reducing socio-economic inequalities in low-income areas.
• Developing and implementing annual webinars, seminars, conferences, and workshops targeted at rural communities.
• ㅤDesigning projects that empower rural communities, particularly in sustainable food systems and agro-farming.
• Building partnerships and fostering sustainable relationships with NGOs, government agencies, and other non-governmental organizations.
• Enhancing the foundation’s visibility by promoting its advocacy work in the media and press.
• Efficiently managing small budgets in project implementation while driving significant impact.
• Bringing innovative and fresh ideas to advance the foundation’s progress and development.

Core Requirements

• Educated to a Degree level from an accredited university and with extensive experience.
• A Minimum of 3 years experience in NGO, charity, humanitarian or legal framework.
• Excellent speaking, presentation, communication and organisational Skills.
• Robust and extensive contact within legal, charity and humanitarian terrain.
• Capacity to Support, deliver and contribute to over 30 project portfolios of the Head of Legal, Research and Impact.
• Evidence of raising funds, securing donations, grants/partnerships, fundraising pitch and securing donors.

Salary and Benefit

• N150,000 - N200,000 / Month. Depending on Experience.
• Vehicle for official engagements

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV & Personal Statement to: admin@umezulikefoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: All disciplines are welcome to apply.