AHI advances this agenda by working with young people, parents, community opinion leaders, youth-serving organizations, government agencies and policy makers to: Promote and protect young people’s sexual and reproductive health especially, increasing their ability to prevent early pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS and making informed choices about their sexuality free of discrimination, coercion, and violence; as well as developing competencies to thrive now and in adulthood; Increase community awareness and action on challenges youth face so that policies and programmes are put in place to effectively address these issues; and Build alliances to increase the number of government, private sector and civil society programmes offering support and life-enhancing opportunities for young people.
Experience
Location Lagos
Duration: 3 Months ( With the possibility of extensionbased on performance )
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at enhancing young people’s health and development.
- Assist in data collection and analysis to measure program impact.
- Collaborate with team members to develop project reports and proposals.
- Engage with community stakeholders and participants to gather feedback.
Qualifications:
- Recently graduated with a degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Previous experience in program management or community work is a plus.
- A passion for youth empowerment and community development.
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrating a willingness to learn new ideas using a combination of learning approaches.
Self-motivation and Initiative - Ability to inspire oneself to take on challenging tasks and commitment to deliver work of excellent quality.
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills and strong research skills
- Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
- Patience, adaptability, flexibility, and ability to improvise and remain responsive and to communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
- Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills
What We Offer:
- A chance to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
- Hands-on experience working on impactful projects.
- Networking opportunities within the non-profit sector.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Action Health Incorporated (AHI) on bit.ly to apply
