Deadline: All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Grade-Level: Officer Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports to: Co-Programmes Lead Policy & Advocacy Lead
Salary (Monthly): ₦350,000 – ₦500,000
CHEVS is co-implementing a transformative “Safe to be Me” project – a 3-year VAWG prevention
program for diverse women and girls in Nigeria. The intervention will aim to address both IPV and
non-partner sexual violence, especially sexual harassment at the University of Lagos in Nigeria,
targeting the university administration, lecturers, non-teaching staff, students, including LBT
persons and their partners in schools and out of school. The project aims to strengthen
community resilience by addressing key barriers facing LBT persons, such as invisibility and
exclusion within the broader priority agenda setting in research, policy formulation, and
mobilisation within the women’s rights and LGBTI spaces around VAWG prevention and response
programming in Nigeria.
The primary objective of this project is to shift harmful norms, values, beliefs, behaviours and
attitudes towards positive norms on gender and gender relations, contributing to a university
environment where diverse girls and young women experience less violence and where LBT
students experience less societal shame and abuse.
The Project Officer – Violence Prevention will co-lead and represent CHEVS in planning,
implementing, coordinating, and overseeing the Safe To Be Me project in Lagos State.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day implementation of the VAWG prevention programme in the selected
tertiary institution in Lagos State. - Co-facilitate awareness campaigns on IPV and non-IPV violence affecting LBQT persons.
- Engage in the co-development of VCAT curriculum and other project-related resource
materials. - Co-facilitate the planning, coordinating, and implementing project-related workshops,
events, and other activities, ensuring quality, relevance, and impact. - Build and manage partnerships with campus authorities, student associations, LBQT
organisations, and service providers.Coordinate regular update and maintenance of project-related databases. - Facilitate engagements with the LBT community in Lagos State.
- Support the establishment of referral pathways and survivor-centred support services.
- Co-facilitate financial accountability processes within the project.
- Collect and document data, stories, and lessons to inform programme adaptation and
advocacy. - Monitor pre-, during, and post-activity engagements in the University of Lagos and environs.
- Monitor progress against programme objectives and provide regular reports to the
Program Manager. - Identify and mitigate risks to ensure project sustainability and effectiveness.
- Implement safeguarding policies for direct and indirect beneficiaries of the project.
- Co-facilitate institutional reviews on policies related to VAWG.
- Facilitate the operations of a digital support community for LBT persons within the project.
- Co-supervise the operations of training facilitators.
- Monitor and evaluate program performance using data-driven approaches and feminist
principles. - Support advocacy efforts to strengthen networks, stakeholder relationships, and
engagements. - Participate in regional and global platforms to amplify CHEVS’ VAWG advocacy and
programming agenda. - Ensure that all programme activities uphold feminist principles and prioritise the safety and
dignity of LBQT communities.
Job Specifications
The Project Officer – VP must be a Nigerian LBQ person. Residence in Lagos is strongly preferred. Experience programming in SGBV is a plus.
Educational Requirements
- CHEVS is degree agnostic, valuing practical experience and community-based expertise over formal degrees. We believe that the individuals from the communities we serve are the true experts in their own liberation and development. Therefore; relevant experience is sufficient.
Experience Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in programme management, with a preference for violence prevention and LBQT advocacy and programming.
- Proven leadership in managing projects.
- Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in Yoruba is a plus, but not a necessity.
- Experience in leading teams is an advantage.
- Experience in non-profit or feminist organisations is an advantage.
- Demonstrated cultural competence.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Technical/Functional/Leadership Competencies
- Strong programme implementation and management skills.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate concepts appropriately to diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to inform, instruct, teach and/or present to audiences of all types.
- Ability to handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information.
- Proficiency in project management software and Google Workspace..
Behavioural Competencies
- Commitment: A strong commitment to the CHEVS cause, human rights and social justice.
- Professionalism: High level of professionalism and work ethic.
- Adaptability & Resilience: Capacity to adapt knowledge and practices to various contexts and changing circumstances.
- Proactiveness: Proactive approach to addressing challenges and opportunities.
- Cultural Understanding/Openness: to working with employees with diverse backgrounds.
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