Stakeholder Relation Officer

• NI-ABAE is an evidence-based organization that aims to provide incentives to increase childhood vaccination rates and save lives in the most cost-effective way. While caregivers and infants remain our top priority, our operations are guided by accountability, integrity, and a commitment to excellence

• The Stakeholder Relation Officer is responsible for supporting the initiation and coordination of strategic relationships and partnerships with communities/settlements, health professionals, local government, community service organizations and other relevant stakeholders to improve the program.
• The role will also entail advocating and promoting the awareness of the organization.

Advocacy to improve coverage (30%):

• →Develop opportunities to engage religious and community leaders in order to create goodwill for the study and intervention of ABAE
• →Create of avenues to engage Fathers and Mothers in settlements
• →Engage in strengthening relationships with key government, religious, NGO and INGO partners of ABAE
• →Take prompt action to resolve supply-side issues as well, and provide advance warning about any other potential issues.
• →Assist in the organizing of events to raise awareness about the ABAE intervention

SERICC (20%):

• →Increase awareness of SERICC and promote NI / ABAE Initiative in SERICC
• →Promote the goals and objectives of ABAE during meetings
• →Engage partners and build networks

CCT (20%):

• →Improve of positive perception of CCT in order to improve access
• →Create awareness and coverage of the CCT

Networks (20%):

• →Maintain good relationships with staff at the Ministry and Primary Health Care Dev Agency in the State
• →Build relationships to facilitate engagements with stakeholders, even up to the Governor’s office

Security Awareness (5%):

• →Report all security incidents in areas of operations, including incidents that do not directly affect staff and/or operations
• →Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members as applicable on the field
• →Read and understand all Security documents on the context of operations including SOPs and Country Security Plan

Other duties/Special Projects (5%):

• →Other requests that may be assigned by Management.

Education and Work Experience:

• HND, B.Sc or equivalent
• Professional qualifications in the NGO sector will be advantageous.
• 1 - 3 years relevant experience (preferably in an NGO).

• Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an advantage.

• Nigerian nationals already based in Kano State.
• Minimum of Bachelor degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences
• Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
• Very good communication and writing skills, English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones and new communications technology in general
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure

• All submissions should be sent by filling out this Google Form. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and are encouraged not to wait until the deadline, as decisions for this position could be made sooner. Deadline for receiving application is 14th October 2026.
• All internal employees are strongly advised to use their official email address while applying.