Governance and Influencing Officer at Forward in Action for Education, Poverty and Malnutrition (FAcE-PaM)

Forward in Action for Education, Poverty and Malnutrition (FAcE-PaM) is a not-for profit Non-Governmental organization duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 1998 with registration number 11444. Our conception priority focus areas at inception were Education, Poverty and Malnutrition. Consequent to expanding needs and intervening challenges, we responded to them, leading to expansion of our areas of intervention and engagement. Although we have never lost focus, but over time, we have either been initiating or implementing (mostly in partnership or with support of donors) programs especially in the areas of Education, Peace Studies and Practice, Peace building and Conflict Management, Mediation, Promotion of peaceful elections, Gender and Disability issues, Water and Sanitation, Nutrition, Health (especially reproductive and public health), Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Human Rights, Democracy and Good Governance, Capacity Building and Mentoring of NGOs, CSOs, CDAs, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Governance and Influencing Officer 

Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Term: 1 Year, Subject to renewal, based on performance
Travels: Potential travel to the field to be determined based on needs.
Level of Efforts: 50%
Reports To: Project Manager

 Key Responsibilities

• Support the formation of effective partnerships at national, state and local levels with government bodies, civil society, academic / research institutions, international development partners, youth groups, Donors, Researchers, Think Tanks, Innovation Hubs, media and the private sector.
• Promotes governance mainstreaming within the programme cycle in line with the Empower Her Policy Focus Areas.
• Leads efforts to support the Empower Her Policy and advocacy activities in enhancing access to SRH, MHH, and WASH services.
• Provides technical leadership to strengthen the Empower Her Policy and advocacy Gateway in Bauchi state.
• Represents Empower Her project at LGA governmental meetings, advocates strategic collaborations, best practices, and increased policy dialogue, and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with State and LGA partners.
• Plans, organizes, and participates in capacity development activities to support Strategic plan of Action for Health, Gender policy and multisectoral SRH, MHH plan Policies activities, promoting local governance through participatory engagement through the provision of technical assistance projects, coordination workshops, and meetings, as well as supports the development of related materials, and information kits.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Work closely with other technical teams in supporting advocacy activities at different levels.

Requirements

• University Degree in Law, Governance Studies, International Development/Studies, Policy Studies, Political Science
• Four years of relevant experience in programme coordination, Advocacy, policy and governance engagement with the Government, including in developing state / LGA contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in leading significant advocacy activities at different level change.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English

Competencies:

• Results Focus
• Leading, Engaging and Empowering
• Communication
• Partnering and Advocating
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Thinking.

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Have experience in Stakeholder Management and coordination
• Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge in governance and policy analysis, including global issues, institutions, and governance processes relevant to SRH, MHH, and WASH.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and conduct governance and policy analysis and programme development related to SRH, MHH, WASH.
• Extent and relevance of experience in organizing and facilitating state/LGA meetings, seminars, and training.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2025.