The Today For Tomorrow Initiative (TFT) is a youth-led non-governmental organization in Nigeria focused on adolescent and youth empowerment, health rights, climate action, and community development. Led by Executive Director Adek Bassey, it operates programs spanning digital skill acquisition, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and gender advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Officer
Location: Adamawa
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Implementation: Lead the planning, execution, and day-to-day implementation of all project activities across the five target LGAs in accordance with project work plans and donor timelines.
Frontline Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the routine activities of twenty (20) Community Referral Champions (CRCs) in their community engagement and referral efforts.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with MSI Nigeria, local Primary Health Centers (PHCs), One Stop Centers (OSCs), LGA officials, and community leaders to support integrated service delivery.
Field Awareness & SBCC Campaigns: Direct and oversee community sensitization drives, household outreach campaigns, and the implementation of Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategies across target LGAs.
Referral Pathway Facilitation: Strengthen institutional and community referral linkages for SRHR and SGBV support services.
Review & Work Planning: Organize and facilitate monthly project review meetings, quarterly planning sessions, and operational update workshops with project staff and stakeholders.
Outcome harvesting, storytelling, and result reporting.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Work Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience managing community-based health or development projects, preferably within NGOs or INGOs.
Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in SRHR, SGBV programming, and SBCC campaigns.
Supervisory Experience: Proven track record of supervising, mentoring, and coordinating community health workers, volunteers, or field agents.
Stakeholder Engagement: Strong experience engaging with state/local government authorities, primary healthcare facilities, community leaders, and civil society organizations in Northern Nigeria.
Key Skills: Excellent leadership, organizational, and report-writing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; fluency in English and local languages spoken in Adamawa State (e.g., Hausa, Fulani).
Application Closing Date17th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages) highlighting relevant work experience, education, key achievements, and contact details of three (3) professional referees (including at least one direct supervisor) and Cover letter (maximum 1 page) clearly stating the position applied for, your motivation, and how your skills align with the requirements into a single PDF document titled (Your Name and Job Title) to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
NoteLocal candidates: Qualified candidates residing in or originating from Adamawa State (specifically Numan, Demsa, Fufore, Girei, and Yola South LGAs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEA).
Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews and assessment.
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
