Youth & Inclusion Officer

The Youth & Inclusion Officer will drive the implementation of youth-centered and gender-responsive ASRHR interventions at the state level. The role focuses on coordinating Comprehensive Sexuality Education programmes, strengthening youth participation, promoting inclusive access to SRHR services, and ensuring alignment with national strategies and safeguarding standards.

Lead implementation of youth-focused and gender-responsive ASRHR activities in line with approved state workplans

Coordinate and facilitate Comprehensive Sexuality Education programmes for in-school and out-of-school adolescents

Support peer education initiatives, youth forums, and community dialogues addressing gender norms and stigma

Ensure active participation of adolescents and marginalized groups in project activities

Collaborate with NHQ to align state implementation with national ASRHR frameworks and standards

Adapt national tools and guidelines to suit the state context

Strengthen linkages between communities and youth-friendly SRHR service delivery points

Collect, validate, and submit activity reports, disaggregated data, and success stories

Monitor ASRHR indicators with proper gender and age disaggregation

Participate in review meetings and adaptive learning sessions

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, child protection, and gender equality principles

Promote inclusion of young people with disabilities and other underserved groups

Engage state ministries, schools, CSOs, and community leaders to improve ASRHR outcomes

Represent the project in state-level meetings and youth platforms as assigned

Support advocacy initiatives that enhance youth-friendly policies and services

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Education, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, or a related discipline

3 to 5 years experience implementing youth-focused or ASRHR/SRHR programmes at community or state level

Proven experience coordinating or delivering Comprehensive Sexuality Education programmes

Strong knowledge of adolescent development, gender equality, and youth engagement strategies in Nigeria

Excellent facilitation, coordination, and interpersonal skills

Strong reporting and documentation capacity

Ability to work independently while maintaining effective coordination with national office

Proficiency in data collection tools and MS Office applications

High level of professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to ASRHR principles

Applicants should forward their applications

Applications must include:

A one-page letter of application clearly stating motivation and suitability for the role

A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae not exceeding three pages

A valid personal contact address (P.O. Box not acceptable)

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