Advocacy and Partnership Lead at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a leading Non-Governmental and Not-for-Profit Organization established in 1989 by two eminent and reputable Nigerians who are the most prominent advocates of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning (FP) programming in Nigeria. ARFH, a Nigerian fully indigenous, Non- Governmental, and Not-for-Profit organization had implemented projects across the 36+1 states of Nigeria on cross cutting programs including Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition Investment Case (RMNCAH+N), Family Planning (FP), Global fund grants on HIV, TB and Malaria as Prime & Sub recipient, USAID grants on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) among others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advocacy and Partnership Lead

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Advocacy and Partnership Lead must ensure the advancement of immunization, MNCH+N, and FP/RH priorities in the FCT by driving policy engagement, technical advocacy and cross sector partnerships.

Specific Responsibilities
The Advocacy and Partnership Lead will:

• Lead engagement with FCT PHC Board, SMoH, and other government stakeholders
• Coordinate advocacy with CSOs, faith leaders and private sector partners
• Develop policy briefs, position papers and advocacy materials
• Support the use of global goods like the IA2030 Scorecard for accountability
• Strengthen networks and coalitions to amplify organizational voice and project reach.
• Maintain strong relationships with media and community leaders to promote visibility.
• Align advocacy efforts with the MCGL/RISE Project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communications or related field
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s health system and immunization landscape
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Health advocacy, policy engagement, or partnerships.

Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in only one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to: programs@arfh-ng.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).