Programme Gender, Girl Capital and Adaptation Manager 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 Gender, Girl Capital and Adaptation Manager

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time

Job Description
The job description for this role will entail;

• The Lead - Gender, Girl Capital and Adaptation provides strategic leadership and technical expertise to mainstream gender equity across SFH's programming, advances girl capital development initiatives, and drives adaptive management processes that strengthen programme quality and impact.
• The position holder serves as the organisation's subject matter expert on gender analysis, human-centred design, behavioural change, and adaptive programme management, while building internal and partner capacity to implement gender transformative, girl-centred interventions.
• The role requires a highly analytical professional with deep expertise in gender studies, proven experience leading human-centred design programmes, exceptional research translation skills, and strong training and coaching capabilities
• Experienced working with governments in a technical advisory role, especially in the use of programme learnings, research, or other communications materials for policymakers.
• Experience working with donors (including multi-lateral, bi-lateral, foundations, etc.).
• Demonstrable experience in providing technical assistance, including capacity assessment, training, coaching and mentorship.
• Ability to generate outcomes beyond the focused programme through strategic collaborations.

Requirements
The requirements for this role are detailed as follows:

• Master of Science (MSc) in Gender Studies, Gender and Development, or a closely related field 
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies
• Certifications on Project Management
• At least 10 years’ experience working in the public health or development space, with the last three in a managerial role.
• Experience in advocacy and citizens engagement, and skills transfer on HCD will be an added advantage.

Technical:

• Project Design, Management, and Technical Oversight.
• Strategic leadership, Team Management and Capacity strengthening.
• Donors, government, and stakeholders’ management.
• Thought leadership (Knowledge Management, Technical writing, Documentation).

Behavioural:

• Results-oriented and attention to detail.
• Passionate commitment to gender equality and adolescent girl empowerment
• Curious and learning-oriented with comfort navigating ambiguity.
• Creative thinker and problem-solver.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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