Programme Youth Innovation and Engagement Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Youth Innovation and Engagement Officer

Location: Jigawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
The successful candidate will be saddled with the following responsibility:

• The Youth Innovation and Engagement Officer serves as a vital link between SFH's programmes and the young people they serve, ensuring authentic youth voice informs all aspects of A360 programme design, implementation, and adaptation.
• This position champions youth-driven innovation, facilitates meaningful adolescent and youth engagement, harnesses data and youth insights for adaptive programming, and supports programme evolution toward more responsive, youth-centred approaches.
• The role is specifically designed for a young professional (aged 21-24 years)

Requirements
The role will require the following:

• BSc. / BA Communication, Sociology, Economics, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities 
• Training or hands-on experience in a CSO or CBO or Ex-Corps member in who served at a reputable NGO
• Six months to one year post NYSC experience in health or development ecosystem; working in health promotion or youth development space.

Technical:

• Basic knowledge of M&E
• Basic programming skills in youth and community engagement
• ASRH communication, demand generation and linkage to care.
• Economic strengthening initiatives

Behavioural:

• Result-oriented
• Good verbal and written communication
• Proactive and resourceful
• Drive for continuous learning

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online