Program Associate at Intersex Nigeria

Intersex Nigeria (Center for Healthcare Development and Youth Empowerment) is an intersex-led and focused Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria. We promote and advocate for the sexual reproductive health, self-determination, bodily autonomy, and overall human rights of intersex people in all diversity in Nigeria. Through community building, advocacy, evidence-based research, empowerment, educational and informational resources on intersex-related issues to the public, partners, stakeholders, and our community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Associate

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Role Overview

• We are seeking a programs associate that will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of organizational programs and projects.
• The Program Associate will contribute to project design and implementation, community engagement, documentation, and reporting.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about promoting social justice, equality, and advancing intersex human rights in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of project and program activities according to approved work plans.
• Contribute to the development of quarterly and annual narrative reports.
• Support the coordination of meetings, trainings, and field visits for program partners.
• Represent Intersex Nigeria in community events or coalition activities when required.
• Prepare requisitions, payment requests, and retirement documents in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Ensure accountability to intersex communities through ethical, inclusive, and consent-based data collection.
• Promote inclusive, rights-based, and community-centered approaches across all programs.
• Support the development of proposals and preparation of activity.
• Provide on-site support during trainings, workshops, advocacy meetings, and outreach activities.
• Contribute to the development of success stories, case studies, and field reports. Assist in drafting activity and progress reports for internal and donor use.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Health, or related field.
• Research and documentation abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Ability to use Zoho software is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in program support, community engagement, or project coordination within a non-profit or rights-based organization.
• Strong understanding of SOGIESC and intersex human rights issues.
• Good writing and communication skills.

Required Competencies:

• Strong understanding of project coordination and community-based work.
• Strong writing, reporting, and documentation abilities.
• Commitment to human rights, gender equality, and inclusion principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using "Program Associate" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• Intersex Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, religion, or ethnic background