Programme Officer at Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS)

Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS) is a homegrown Non-Governmental Organization that is officially registered in Nigeria. It was founded in 1995 with the primary goal of supporting the National Onchocerciasis Control Programme in Nigeria as CBM Onchocerciasis Control programme. Over time, HANDS has broadened its scope to encompass various initiatives aimed at improving public health, fostering development, and providing emergency services. HANDS envisions a quality life with equal opportunities in an inclusive society. The organization collaborates with communities, government agencies, and developmental organizations to achieve its objectives. The organization is active in the FCT and multiple states across Nigeria, focusing on controlling and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), preventing blindness, promoting disability inclusion, offering clubfoot treatment, and providing reproductive health, gender mainstreaming and emergency response services. HANDS’ headquarters is situated in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Job Title: Programme Officer

Locations: Jigawa and Kano

Employment Type: Temporary

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of inclusive education activities in target schools and communities.
• Organize and deliver training sessions for teachers, school administrators, caregivers, and community members on inclusive education and child protection.
• Collaborate with the livelihoods and Gender mainstream team in SCI to ensure inclusive approaches in skills development and vocational training for youth.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with local education authorities, school management committees, parents, and community leaders to foster support for inclusive education and livelihood initiatives.
• Conduct community sensitization and awareness campaigns on the rights and needs of children and youth with disabilities and other marginalized groups.
• Build and maintain partnerships with relevant NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders in the region.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Collect and analyse data on inclusive education and livelihood activities, ensuring disaggregation by gender, age, and disability.
• Monitor progress against project objectives, targets, and indicators.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate activity, progress, and donor reports.

Advocacy and Policy Support:

• Support advocacy efforts for inclusive education and livelihood policies at local and state levels.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of advocacy, communication, and IEC materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or PGD in Education, Special Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in education, disability inclusion, or community development, preferably in Northern Nigeria.
• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities or marginalized groups is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of inclusive education and livelihoods programming, especially in low resource or conflict affected settings.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic data collection tools.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in North Western Nigeria.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites within the region.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send a CV and cover letter to: [email protected] using “Adhoc Programme Officer – Inclusive Education (North West Nigeria)” as the subject of the mail.