State Focal Persons (SFP) for "WatchingTheVote (WTV) Project - NAIJA STICK

State Focal Persons (SFP) for "WatchingTheVote (WTV) Project

Yiaga Africa is a civic hub of change makers committed to promoting democratic governance, human rights, and civic participation. 

WatchingTheVote is Nigeria’s largest citizen-led election observation initiative, designed to enhance electoral integrity, build citizens’ confidence in the electoral process, and promote credible elections.

• The State Focal Person will serve as Yiaga Africa’s lead representative in their respective state during the 2027 elections. 
• They will coordinate election observation activities, manage volunteers, and ensure effective communication between Yiaga Africa and stakeholders at the state level.

Duties & Responsibilities

Observer Management:

Recruit and manage WTV LGA Supervisors, ensuring they reside within their assigned LGAs.

• Support LGA Supervisors in recruiting WTV PU Observers, ensuring they reside near their assigned polling units.
• Ensure all assigned LGA Supervisors and PU Observers observe pre-election activities and submit reports.
• Ensure observer accreditation by INEC through the submission of recruitment forms and details to the WTV team.
• Support LGA Supervisors in ensuring PU Observers conduct Election Day observation at their assigned polling units and submit reports.

Training:

Assist the Training Manager and Program Officer in conducting trainings for WTV observers and LGA supervisors in line with project guidelines.

• Conduct (with WTV Trainers) Election Day Observation workshops for WTV LGA Supervisors and WTV PU Observers.
• Support LGA Supervisors in making logistical preparations for observer workshops.

Reporting & Communication:

Report to your assigned WTV Zonal Program Officer and the WTV Management team as required.

• Maintain frequent contact with your assigned WTV Zonal Program Officer.

Contribute to the identification and documentation of best practices and lessons learned from the WTV project.

Stakeholders Engagement:

Serve as Yiaga Africa’s official representative in the state during the election cycle.

• Promote the mission and objectives of WatchingTheVote to stakeholders.

Liaise with election stakeholders, including INEC, civil society, media, and security agencies.

Logistics & Administration:

• Account for WTV funds and properties under your management in accordance with Yiaga Africa’s procedures.
• Oversee logistical preparations for workshops and stakeholder engagements

Competencies

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Law, Political Science, or related fields.

• Proven experience in civic engagement, election observation, or project management.
• Non-Partisant and apolitical. 
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage with election stakeholders.
• Resident in the state of application.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications via the application 

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All applications must be received on or before 3rd April, 2026. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.