The Role
The Programme Officer will support the effective implementation and coordination of assigned projects across MSIN's portfolio. S/he will provide day-to-day programme support, including tracking activities across assigned service delivery channels, supporting internal teams and partners, and ensuring that programme activities are delivered in line with approved workplans, budgets, and proposal objectives.
The role will support routine data tracking, basic analysis of programme performance, and the compilation of programme and donor reports. The Programme Officer will work closely with country programmes, support office teams, and relevant internal units to ensure timely reporting, compliance, and quality delivery. S/he will also contribute to relationship management with external partners that are strategic to MSIN's 2030 goals.
This role contributes to advancing MSI's Vision: To create a world in which every birth is wanted, and its mission of ensuring the individual's right to children by choice, not chance.
Key Responsibilities
Support implementation tracking of SRH Programme activities across supported states, facilities, and outreach sites.
Support routine running and operations of the programme's unit such as coding transaction documents and supporting with routine programme activities.
Ensure programme activities align with approved workplans, budgets, and logframes by working with program/project managers to align expectations.
Support preparation of donor reports, activity reports, and success stories.
Assist with activity budgeting, concept note preparation and routine expenditure tracking.
Support procurement, logistics, and field activity planning.
Identify programme risks and support safeguarding and compliance requirements.
Experience (essential/desirable)
Bachelor's degree in public health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field. A master's degree is an added advantage. Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in programme or project implementation within SRH, public health, or INGO settings. Experience with donor-funded projects is required.
Qualifications and Training (essential/desirable)
Strong understanding of SRH programming in Nigeria
Experience with donor compliance and reporting
Strong coordination and organisational skills
Good analytical, reporting, and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Personal Attributes
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Proactive and able to take initiative
Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Collaborative and able to work well in a team
Adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic environments
Solution-oriented with good problem-solving skills
High level of integrity and professionalism
Strong sense of accountability and ownership
Culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse contexts
Willingness to learn and open to feedback
Strong work ethic and reliability
Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal)
Committed to the organisation's mission and values
Note
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There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
This role is open until filled, and we will be conducting Interviews on a rolling basis even while the advertisement is still active.
MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, marital status, or disability.
MSI Nigeria is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and operates a zero tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, and harassment on any kind.
Children by Choice, not Chance