State Program Officers at Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF)

The Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF) is a Nigerian-led non-profit organization established by distinguished academics and seasoned development professionals with extensive expertise in maternal child health, adolescent reproductive health and youth economic empowerment. In response to the global movement for strengthen local leadership in Africa's development, LSDF plays a critical role in Nigeria's reproductive health landscape, traditionally dominated by international actors, by leveraging local expert- ise, global best practices, and strategic partnerships across public and private sectors. Its mission is to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through knowledge management, youth empowerment and the delivery of compassionate, comprehensive, stigma-free services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Program Officer

Locations: Ekiti, Ondo, Enugu and Taraba
Category: Fixed Term

Role Summary

• The State Program Officer will serve as LSDF's lead representative in one of the four priority states, coordinating the implementation of adolescent SRH interventions, including the "Big Sister" Mentor Strategy.
• The Officer will manage stakeholder engagement, com munity mobilization, training activities, and referral system strengthening.
• This role requires strong coordination, communication, and program management skills to ensure alignment with state health priorities and LSDF's strategic goals.
• The State Programme Officer will have dotted line supervisory responsibilities to the State MEL Assistant.
• He or she will report to the Project Manager (ACCESS Project)

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A Master's Degree in any of the above disciplines will be an added advantage and preferred.
• Previous experience working with a development organization or an INGO settling is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Experience working on similar projects and intervening at community levels (desirable).
• At least three years experience in a similar position within the development sector
• Demonstrated experience in community mobilization and stakeholder engagement.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and writing abilities.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Experience working with youth, women's groups, and people with disabilities (dosirable).
• Team player with a high level of integrity Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Committed to promoting LSDF's mission, values, and strategic objectives.
• Proficient computer skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to implement and manage data systems for program tracking.
• Fluency in spoken and written EnglishHighly numerate with strong attention to detail.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter as a single Microsoft document to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 15th December, 2025.

Note

• Relevant files should be labelled accordingly.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• LSDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.