Gender / Youth Focal Officer at Planned Parenthood Federation Of Nigeria (PPFN)

REF: GYFO2024    

Responsibilities:

• The purpose of this position is to support the provision of access to adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive health information and services including age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality and gender-equality education through adolescent-focused projects.
• The officer will also be responsible for gender mainstreaming and proactive technical support to the organization.
• S/he will work with all departments and projects to ensure that gender equity principles are incorporated into all policies and programme activities

Requirements:

• Degree in Gender studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public health or other related disciplines.
• Master Degree is also desirable and of great advantage.
• Three years’ relevant work experience including two years in NGO (preferably in Reproductive Health (RH).
• In depth knowledge of ASRH and gender in reproductive health setting
• Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
• Good team playing qualities/experience.
• Familiarity with key national and international implementing support and donor organizations in RH.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Prior training in adolescent and youth development and participation, sexual reproductive health and rights, and gender and their application in development settings will be an advantage.