Ongoing Recruitment at the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN)

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The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is a national non-governmental organization promoting Reproductive Health (RH) in Nigeria. As a full member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), PPFN has expanded the scope of its programs beyond family planning to cover broad reproductive health, emphasizing the needs of adolescents and young people and safe motherhood. We seek suitably qualified internal and external candidates for the vacant position below:     Job Title: State Project Officer (WISH Project) Ref: SPOKANO2018 Location: Kano Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to support the general management, coordination planning and implementation of programme activities of the Women Integrated Services for Health (WISH) project in the respective location.

Requirements

• BA/B.Sc Applied Social Sciences, Public Health, Nursing or related fields.
• Five years work experience in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
• Significant program experience in Adolescent Reproductive Health and Rights
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Must be a good team player
• Positive attitude towards Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and rights issues
• Computer literacy (proficiency in MS-Office suite)
• Sensitive and caring
• Firm, fair and decisive in managing other levels of staff
• Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women’s development, program development and management, adolescent reproductive health, etc.
• Research experience (design, data collection and analysis, and survey methods).
• Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural concerns in the project states.

Interested and qualified candidates should send in their one page Letter of Application indicating the position applied and justification for their Applications, comprehensive career Resume (not more than 5 pages) and Personal contact address (not post office box address please) quoting position reference to: The Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, 4, Baltic Crescent off Danube Street, Maitama - Abuja. All applicants are advised to download “Applicant’s Form 1 and 2" fill and submit along with his or her Application to: [email protected] Click here to download Applicants Form 1 (MS Word) Click here to download Applicants Form 2 (MS Word)     Job Title: State Project Officer (WISH Project) Ref: SPOJIGAWA2018 Location: Jigawa Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to support the general management, coordination planning and implementation of programme activities of the Women Integrated Services for Health (WISH) project in the respective location.

Requirements

• BA/B.Sc Applied Social Sciences, Public Health, Nursing or related fields.
• Five years work experience in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
• Significant program experience in Adolescent Reproductive Health and Rights
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Must be a good team player
• Positive attitude towards Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and rights issues
• Computer literacy (proficiency in MS-Office suite)
• Sensitive and caring
• Firm, fair and decisive in managing other levels of staff
• Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women’s development, program development and management, adolescent reproductive health, etc.
• Research experience (design, data collection and analysis, and survey methods).
• Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural concerns in the project states.

Interested and qualified candidates should send in their one page Letter of Application indicating the position applied and justification for their Applications, comprehensive career Resume (not more than 5 pages) and Personal contact address (not post office box address please) quoting position reference to: The Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, 4, Baltic Crescent off Danube Street, Maitama - Abuja. All applicants are advised to download “Applicant’s Form 1 and 2" fill and submit along with his or her Application to: [email protected] Click here to download Applicants Form 1 (MS Word) Click here to download Applicants Form 2 (MS Word)     Job Title: State Project Officer (WISH Project) Ref: SPOBENUE2018 Location: Benue

• The purpose of the position is to organize, coordinate and initiate the planning, development and implementation of Integrated Reproductive Health and Family Planning (RH/FP) projects in the respective locations as part of the strategy to expand access to a broad range of RH/FP information and services.

Requirements

• MA/MSc Public Health or Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Seven years relevant work experience including not less than five years in an NGO (preferably in SRH).
• Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
• Team leadership and team playing qualities/experience.
• Familiarity with key national and international implementing, support and donor organizations in SRH.
• Computer literacy skills such as Microsoft Packages (excel, word, access), SPSS, Epi-info, etc.
• Sensitive and caring but firm and decisive in managing junior-level staff.
• Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women development, program development and management.
• Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitive to cross-cultural issues and concerns.
• Membership of relevant professional associations.

Click here to download Applicants Form 1 (MS Word) Click here to download Applicants Form 2 (MS Word)     Job Title: Administration Officer Ref.: AONHQ2018 Location: NHQ, Abuja Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to provide and coordinate overall administrative and logistics support services at the National Headquarters for timely and quality implementation of SRH programmes and activities.

Requirements

• B.Sc/HND Business/Public Administration/Management
• 5 years relevant work experience especially in a Non-Governmental Organization
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Packages) including MS Word, Excel, etc.
• Proven analytical mind, nose for details.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Positive towards issues of development in general and reproductive health in particular
• Working experience in NGO especially those involved in SRH
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team playing skills.
• Master degree in Business Administration is desirable and of advantage.

Click here to download Application Form 1 (MS Word) Click here to download Application Form 2 (MS Word)     Job Title: Programme Officer Ref: PONHQ2018 Location: NHQ, Abuja Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to provide support in the coordination, planning, development and implementation of Integrated Reproductive Health and Family Planning (RH/FP) projects.

Requirements

• BA/B.Sc Public Health or Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Five years relevant work experience including not less than three years in an NGO (preferably in SRH).
• Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
• Team playing qualities/experience.
• Familiarity with key national and international implementing, support and donor organizations in SRH.
• Computer literacy skills such as Microsoft Packages (excel, word, access), SPSS, Epi-info, etc.
• Sensitive and caring but firm and decisive in managing junior-level staff.
• Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women development, program development and management.
• Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitive to cross-cultural issues and concerns.
• Membership of relevant professional associations.

  Click here to download Application Form 1 (MS Word) Click here to download Application Form 2 (MS Word)       Job Title: Marketing & Communications Officer Ref: MCONHQ2018 Location: NHQ, Abuja Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to provide support to the efforts in the Business Development Department in order to create/promote a positive image for PPFN and enhance its opportunities for income generation, at both the centre and at regional levels.

Requirements

• B.Sc Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication or equivalent.
• Five years relevant work experience including three years in NGO (preferably in SRH).
• Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
• Team playing qualities/experience.
• Familiarity with key national and international implementing support and donor organisation in SRH.
• Computer literacy skills such as Microsoft Packages (excel, word, access), SPSS, Epi-info, etc.
• Sensitive and caring but firm and decisive in managing senior-level staff.
• Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women development program development and management.
• Research experience (design, data collection and analysis, and survey methods).
• Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH issues in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns.
• Membership of a Professional Marketing/Public Relations Institution or Association will be helpful.

  Interested and qualified candidates should send in their one page Letter of Application indicating the position applied and justification for their Applications, comprehensive career Resume (not more than 5 pages) and Personal contact address (not post office box address please) quoting position reference to: The Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, 4, Baltic Crescent off Danube Street, Maitama - Abuja. All applicants are advised to download “Applicant’s Form 1 and 2" fill and submit along with his or her Application to: [email protected] Click here to download Applicants Form 1 (MS Word) Click here to download Applicants Form 2 (MS Word)     Job Title: State Project Officer (WISH Project) Ref: SPOBAUCHI2018 Location: Bauchi Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to support the general management, coordination planning and implementation of programme activities of the Women Integrated Services for Health (WISH) project in the respective location.

Requirements

• BA/B.Sc Applied Social Sciences, Public Health, Nursing or related fields.
• Five years work experience in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
• Significant program experience in Adolescent Reproductive Health and Rights
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Must be a good team player
• Positive attitude towards Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and rights issues
• Computer literacy (proficiency in MS-Office suite)
• Sensitive and caring
• Firm, fair and decisive in managing other levels of staff
• Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women’s development, program development and management, adolescent reproductive health, etc.
• Research experience (design, data collection and analysis, and survey methods).
• Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural concerns in the project states.

  Interested and qualified candidates should send in their one page Letter of Application indicating the position applied and justification for their Applications, comprehensive career Resume (not more than 5 pages) and Personal contact address (not post office box address please) quoting position reference to: The Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, 4, Baltic Crescent off Danube Street, Maitama - Abuja. All applicants are advised to download “Applicant’s Form 1 and 2" fill and submit along with his or her Application to: [email protected] Click here to download Applicants Form 1 (MS Word) Click here to download Applicants Form 2 (MS Word)  

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