Description:

Job Title: PROGRAM OFFICER

About Us:

Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiativ (AWJAI), is dedicated to championing equal access to justice for all Nigerians, regardless of their background or circumstances, and holding perpetrators accountable. We also tirelessly advocate for reforms in the Nigerian justice system. Join us as a Program Officer and play a pivotal role in making a real difference in our society.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day to day activities of the office including, serving as the primary point of contact for all inquiries and external stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to AWJAI’s legal clinic, overseeing case management with diligence and interfacing with legal representatives.
• Assist in developing proposals for programs and advocacy efforts, while monitoring ongoing progress and generating detailed reports.
• Foster relationships with other organisations, governmental agencies and donor organisations.
• Collaborate closely with volunteers, coordinating tasks, schedules and ensuring adherence to AWJAI’s volunteer protocol.
• Curate AWJAI’s social media calendar and maintain website updates to ensure effective communication.
• Ensure that the office environ is organised at all times to facilitate productivity and professionalism.
• Provide support for leadership initiatives and undertake additional reesponsibilities as needed to further AWJAI’s objectives.

Requirements

The right candidate would have:
• Have good academic credentials that are defensible with minimum of three (3) years work experience including working in social development
• Possess knowledge and understanding of AWJAI’s mission and objectives; and a broad knowledge of justice advocacy
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS word, excel, PP, Teams for meetings, email, and comfortable in an IT-driven environment including ability to carry out research 2
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team-oriented setting, work with little supervision to deliver results, possess strong inter-personal & organisational skills, ability to multi-task, and deliver on assigned tasks
• Interest in continuous learning and knowledge of digital marketing, creative writing, content development will be an advantage.

Benefits

AWJAI offers personal and professional growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and generous benefits. A strong passion for social justice is highly valued.

Are you eager to join a dynamic team making a difference? We encourage you to applay today
by sending your cover letter and CV today!