Advocacy, Partnership and Stakeholders’ Engagement Specialist

~ Position Open ~

Advocacy, Partnership and Stakeholders’ Engagement Specialist

Abuja

Job Description

The Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization with a track record of implementing high-impact public health interventions across the country.

ARFH, in partnership with Village Reach, is implementing the GAVI HPV Vaccine Technical Assistance Project to support the routine delivery of HPV vaccination through the MNCH Weeks and Green October Drive in selected states.

We seek an experienced professional for a short-term consultancy:

Advocacy, Partnership and Stakeholders’ Engagement Specialist

Location: Abuja

Duration: April-November 2025

Specific Responsibilities

Serve as ARFH’s focal person in the implementation of the project.
Provide strategic leadership to ARFH’s state level consultants on the project.
Lead all advocacy and stakeholders’ engagement drive at both national and sub-national levels
Coordinate with NPHCDA, SPHCBs, LGA teams and other stakeholders for planning and implementation of MNCH Weeks and Green October Drive in selected implementation states.
Provide support and attend National HPV Vaccination Technical Working Group meetings.
Participate and provide support for the Partners Forum’s meetings at the national level.
Facilitate the establishment/strengthening of the States’ Immunization Task Force Committees
Ensure participation and support at state’s immunization task force committee meetings.
Prepare and submit high quality reports to the management of ARFH on implementation of the project at determined intervals

Required Experience

MBBS or equivalent, Nursing and master’s degree in public health.
Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in Routine Immunization, MNCH, community health systems, or public health programming.
Strong leadership and supportive supervisory skills
Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with national and sub-national health teams.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal communication, and report writing skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in Routine Immunization, MNCH, community health systems, or public health programming.

Method of Application

Applicants should complete the online form at https://forms.gle/hBkQMbXhmQHR9Ziz5 and send a single MS Word document containing their CV and cover letter explaining their suitability for the position to programs@arfh-ng.org on or before April 23^rd, 2025.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged, as the recruitment process may be concluded once suitable candidates are identified.

Please clearly indicate the position title in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Note: Applicants should provide functional emails and phone numbers. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. ARFH is an equal opportunity employer and has a robust Child Safeguarding Policy in place.

~ Position Open ~