Zonal Program Officer at The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA) - NAIJA STICK

Zonal Program Officer at The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA)

Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA) aka Youth Action Initiative Africa is a youth-based non-governmental organization that promotes democratic governance, human rights and youth political participation. 

• YIAGA focuses on in-depth research, capacity development and public policy advocacy. 
• Since its inception, the organization has carved a niche for itself as one of Nigeria’s frontline youth civil society organization promoting participatory democracy, human rights and active civic participation. 
• With its operational base in Abuja, Nigeria, YIAGA started off in 2007 as a student association in University of Jos, Plateau State. 
• Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission CAC/IT/No.38620, YIAGA seeks to launch itself as an innovative "youth think and do” tank poised with the onerous mandate of enhancing the quality of democratic governance, human rights enforcement and youth political participation in Nigeria and Africa.

Background

To promote broad public participation and enhance public confidence in the conduct of elections, Yiaga Africa will undertake a comprehensive observation of the 2027 Nigerian general election, including systematic observation of voting and counting at a representative random sample of polling units using the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology and employing information and communication technologies (ICTs).

• The observation will provide the public, political parties, and electoral authorities with systematic, state-wide information on the conduct of the opening of polling stations, the voting process, and the counting of ballots, as well as verification of the official results based on statistical estimates using official results from a nationwide representative random sample of polling stations.
• The Zonal Program Officer will support the implementation of its election observation project for the 2027 general election, including the deployment of the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) to enhance electoral integrity in Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities

The zonal program officer shall work with the Watching The Vote Team in Yiaga Africa’s office based in Abuja and shall oversee the activities of the state focal persons in the assigned zone for effective implementation of the election observation Project.

• The zonal program officer shall take the lead in developing and maintaining a database for members of Local Government Area Supervisors and polling unit observers in the assigned zone.
• He/she shall work with other team members at the Yiaga Africa office to schedule, plan, and execute all training programs in the assigned zone.
• He/she shall work with other members of the Watching The Vote team to compile and generate a draft report for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration Exercise, Presidential Elections, and the final project report.
• He/she shall manage the State Focal Points, local government supervisors, and election observers in the assigned zone and ensure the accreditation and deployment of observers on election days.
• He/she shall work as a data manager at the National Data Center on Election Day.

Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of cognate experience in democracy and good governance, or a related field.

Degree in Law, Political Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, or any related field.

• Experience in working on elections or democratic governance is an advantage
• Proven experience and knowledge in PRVT or other forms of election observation models would be an advantage
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent knowledge of project management and development
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Ability to manage logistics
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and efficient
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.

Competencies:

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the values and ethical standards of Yiaga Africa.

• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Yiaga Africa.

Displays gender, regional, religion/belief, race, nationality, culture, age sensitivity, and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Shares knowledge and experience.

• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on the learning plan, and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform various standard tasks related to the provision of program support.

Good IT skills.

Leadership and Self-Management:

• Focuses on results and responds positively to feedback.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Remains calm, in control, and good-humored even under pressure.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in French and/or any other language will be a plus

Deadline: Not Specified 

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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