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We are Hiring – Gender and Diversity Programme Officer, and Human Rights Intern

We are currently hiring for two positions: Programme Officer (Gender and Diversity), and Intern (Human Rights and Advocacy). Please see the requirements and responsibilities below.

JOB TITLE: Programme Officer (Gender and Diversity)

LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria

REPORTING TO: Director, Human Rights and Advocacy

WORKING CLOSELY WITH Director, Sexual Health and Wellbeing

SECONDARY SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Additional duties may be assigned)

  • Working closely with the director of human rights and advocacy to execute human rights programming.
  • Preparing proposals, reports, briefings and other such publications for gender and human rights programming.
  • Liaising with internal and external teams to plan, execute and monitor advocacy projects.
  • Carrying out qualitative and quantitative research for gender and human rights programmes.
  • Providing advisory on gender minority and human rights issues.
  • Identifying advocacy opportunities and priorities, and executing strategy.
  • Facilitating training sessions and other capacity building activities.
  • Monitoring key developments in relation to human rights violations experienced by gender minority persons.
  • Acting as an advocate for, and representing the needs of gender minority groups.
  • Preparing and distributing gender-specific materials.
  • Researching cases and violations against gender minority persons.
  • Performing any other duties that may be assigned by direct supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate is required to possess:

  • A degree in Gender Studies, International Relations / Studies, Political Science, Sociology or other relevant Social Sciences.
  • At least three years’ relevant work experience in the NGO space.
  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative research.
  • Experience facilitating training sessions and Project Management Skills.
  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
  • Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others in a diverse team, across organizational boundaries and multiple locations, and with team members at all levels.
  • Confidence and enthusiasm when communicating with both external partners and the internal project teams in formal and informal presentations
  • A passion for social change with interest in the field of gender equality, human rights, SOGIESC, social justice, and civic engagement.
  • Exceptional professionalism, follow-through and people skills.
  • Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and/or a sense of humour is a plus.
  • Availability to travel within and outside Nigeria.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this role is N250,000 monthly before taxes. This is a full-time position for employment. We are seeking exceptional applicants and offer excellent employer-paid benefits and work perks.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV’s to jobs@initiative4equality.org

Email subject should read PROGRAMME OFFICER (GENDER AND DIVERSITY).

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Application for this role closes at Midnight, Friday 5th July 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday, 12th July 2019.

Job Title: Human Rights and Advocacy Intern

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Reporting to: Director of Human Rights and Advocacy.

Secondary supervisor: Executive Director

SUMMARY

We are offering a paid internship role to a young person (minimum age of 18 years) who wishes to broaden their knowledge on human rights, Programme Development, and Advocacy. We welcome applications from persons with backgrounds in Law, Advocacy, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, and Policy Analysis. The intern will, during their time at TIERs, build skills in proposal writing, report writing, program budgeting, project design & implementation, community mobilization & organizing, data collection & analysis, and administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Additional duties may be assigned)

  • Support the Human Rights and Advocacy team in all activities and projects.
  • Liaise with internal and external teams to assist in the planning and monitoring of advocacy projects.
  • Assist in implementing outreach programs and services.
  • Draft reports, briefings and other such documents for Advocacy projects.
  • Attend to email and phone queries directed at the Advocacy team.
  • Assist in organizing and promoting events organized by TIERs.
  • Other such administrative and official duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • The candidate is not required to possess a university degree. However, he/she/they must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others in a diverse team, across organizational boundaries and multiple locations, and with team members at all levels.
  • Confidence and enthusiasm when communicating with both external partners and the internal project team in both formal and informal presentations.
  • Passion for social change with interest in the field of human rights, SOGIESC, Social Justice, Gender Equity, and Civic Engagement.
  • Exceptional professionalism, follow-through, and people skills.
  • Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and/or a sense of humor are a plus.
  • Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.

STIPEND

There will be a monthly stipend of N60,000.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter stating why they are interested in interning with TIERs, accompanied by a CV to jobs@initiative4equality.org.

Email subject should read: INTERNSHIP

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Application closes at Midnight, Friday 5th of July, 2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday, 12th of July, 2019.

TIERs believes that diverse teams are strong teams. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, composed of teams with a mix of genders, ages, education, and multiple tribes, faiths, and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage candidates of all genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicity, and origins to apply. However, applications from women, non-binary and other sexual minority persons, and persons with disabilities will be given priority.

Click on either of the roles below to download the call for applications.

Download Requirements for Programme Officer (Gender and Diversity)

Download Requirements for Intern (Human Rights and Advocacy)

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