Our vision is for a world in which vulnerable people have more opportunities to advance themselves. The purpose of our social enterprise is to work with those people to build a better future. We focus on problems and timeframes that are difficult but tractable; tractable because we can see possibilities to transform them; and transformational in measurably improving people’s lives. We map our path with thematic and geographic mission statements. We walk these paths by nimbly combining rigorous learning and flexible sourcing of external funds. We measure our performance by our impact on beneficiary communities and the way in which our services change the lives of individual women, men and children.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 4 years
- Location: Edo , Lagos
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare
Job Description
The following are the primary responsibilities of the role.
Deliver: Project and Mission Implementation
- Conduct individual consultations, either face-to-face or over the phone, with the project’s target audience members to raise awareness about migration issues.
- Organise and lead events to raise awareness of migration issues within target communities.
- Deliver regular performance reports, and make yourself reachable during your working hours to your Supervisor and the Project Manager.
- Gather insights from the field and regularly share them with your supervisor.
- Research and update the project database with up to date information on local alternatives (job opportunities, training opportunities, etc.);
- Liaise and build relationships with local stakeholders and the broader community of interest when requested, and represent Seefar as required.
- Attend and participate in regular team meetings with other team members.
Direct: Global Management
- Represent and demonstrate the Enterprise’s values.
Before you start, confirm you meet these minimum requirements:
- Based in Lagos or Benin City;
- Fluency in English and a local language (Yoruba or Edo);
- At least four years of community-based work experience in Nigeria;
- Computer literacy and access to the Internet.
Selection Criteria
We are looking for someone with:
- At least four years of community-based work experience in Nigeria;
- Based in Lagos or Benin City;
- Strong ties with the local community and institutions;
- An excellent reputation in the local community;
- Fluency in English and a local language (Yoruba or Edo)
- Excellent communication skills including being comfortable talking and delivering information face to face and over the phone;
- Excellent knowledge and use of social media and other communication channels such as WhatsApp;
- Experience working with monitoring & evaluation tools such as Appsheet or KOBO;
- Computer literacy and access to a stable Internet connection;
- Strong knowledge of migration and trafficking issues;
- Experience in psychosocial counselling and/or youth mentoring is highly desirable;
- Interpersonal skills and an ability to coordinate with teams and local stakeholders;
- Experience working with vulnerable groups, and a thorough understanding of confidentiality.
Method of Application
The deadline is 18 June 2023, Note applications are being considered on a rolling basis. Before you start, prepare a CV in Word or PDF format.Interested and qualified?
