Program Associate at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a not – for – profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu. WEWE started out as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) with the aim of providing scholarships and economic empowerment to orphans and widows in Okigwe, Imo State and has since expanded its aims and objectives. WEWE is registered as a national NGO with CAC under incorporated trustees and its registration number is CAC/IT/NO33132.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Associate

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• WEWE wishes to recruit a talented, God-fearing Program Associate who has a call from God to serve Widows and Orphans and who believes in working with local organizations.
• We are looking for someone with integrity, who recognizes Nigerians’ ingenuity, and who believes that the best of Nigeria can be better than the rest.
• This position is being recruited based on merit. We do not have a pre-existing candidate and genuinely seek the best candidate to add value to the organization.

Job Description

• She / he will assist in ensuring that all Widows’ requests are swiftly responded to and in a professional manner
• She /he will assist in ensuring that there is accurate recording and enrolment of all Widows in the Widows database
• She / he will assist in updating the WINGS Widows database periodically
• She /he will serve as the first point of contact for the WINGS Widows
• She /he will coordinate the periodic WINGS meetings and plan for the logistics
• She /he will raise memos for administrative and logistic expenses and do the required retirements
• She /he will assist the program team to ensure that all WEWE’s GlobalGiving project activities meet effective programming standards and best practices established by the donor and the Nigerian Government
• She /he will assist in basic bookkeeping of donors’ cash inflows and disbursements to beneficiaries
• She /he will assist in being responsible for all communications and correspondence between Widows and the Executive Director.
• She / he will assist in providing advisory services to the widows
• She / he will assist in being engaged in helping to analyze and collect evidence and schedule widows' hearings.
• She / he will assist the program team to ensure that all WEWE’s project activities meet effective programming standards and best practices established by the donor and the Nigerian Government.
• She / he will assist in supporting the strengthening of partners' capacity to implement result-based interventions
• She / he will assist in ensuring a timely report of all program activities
• She / he will assist in supporting the preparation for, and implementation of activities, including communicating with partners and stakeholders
• She / he will assist in reviewing material and any other relevant documents, and identify the most important issues that need to be sorted out on a priority basis
• She / he will perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or a Higher National Diploma in any social science discipline or its equivalent.
• Must possess a second-class upper (2.1) /Upper credit or above.
• Additional professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in social work practice
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant publishing software, such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Extremely strong in written and oral English language, with research writing skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods
• Must be very strong in report writing
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. (Must be friendly)
• Understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements, and managing donor relations
• Technology savvy, i.e., ability to use social media handles, internet, send email, etc.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & a cover letter in only one attachment (MS Word document) to: boardmember2026@weweng.org using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: ⁠Qualified professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.