Job Title: State Program Officer, Access to Justice , PPDC

Job Location: Plateau and Kaduna State Respectively

Number of Slot: 2 (One per state)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Senior Program Manager, PPDC

Background

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is an organization established in 2003, with its headquarters located in Abuja. PPDC focuses its interventions on promoting citizens’ participation in governance processes and strengthening transparency and accountability, while also improving ethics and integrity in the public and private sectors. PPDC is one of the leading organizations in civil society space in Nigeria dedicated to promoting wider public participation in procurement as a way to curb corruption. PPDC has more than 20 years’ experience in advocating and campaigning on integrity issues, especially in public procurement, contract implementation and public access to information.

PPDC’s work focuses on:

• Procurement Governance (PG)
• Digital Governance (DG)
• Access to Justice 

PPDC also promotes open initiatives and open data standards, transparency and accountability, responsible climate transition and gender and inclusion.

Job Summary

The State Programs Officer, specializing in Access to Justice, will play a key role in supporting the Program Manager in the planning, coordination, and implementation of state-level activities within the framework of a comprehensive legal and judicial reform initiatives of PPDC. This role demands a proactive and dedicated professional with a background in access to justice, human rights, and project implementation. The State Programs Officer will contribute to ensuring the successful execution of state-level interventions, engaging stakeholders, and fostering impactful change in access to justice.

Key Components: State-Level Access to Justice Project Coordination, Budget Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Management, Reporting and Documentation, Communication, Programmatic Support, Administrative tasks, Capacity Building, Policy Dialogue Support, Gender, and Human Rights Mainstreaming

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of access to justice initiatives at the state level, ensuring alignment with overarching project objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with local partners, government entities, and civil society organizations to facilitate the effective execution of state-level access to justice interventions.
• Monitor and meticulously manage state-level access to justice project budgets and expenditures, ensuring strict compliance with financial guidelines.
• Contribute significantly to the preparation of precise financial reports and forecasts specific to state-level access to justice activities.
• Engage proactively with state-level government entities, legal practitioners, civil society organizations, and community leaders to facilitate seamless coordination for access to justice initiatives.
• Foster positive and enduring relationships with key stakeholders, addressing and resolving specific regional challenges in access to justice.
• Assist in establishing a robust framework for data sharing among state-level stakeholders to facilitate the effective implementation of access to justice initiatives.
• Ensure systematic capture of lessons learned and key data at the state level for knowledge-based reporting and improvement of future initiatives.
• Contribute substantially to the preparation of timely and comprehensive reports on state-level access to justice project progress and outcomes.
• Document state-level access to justice activities, results, and lessons learned for both internal and external reporting.
• Support communication efforts specific to state-level access to justice initiatives, playing a pivotal role in increasing visibility among local stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of state-specific communication materials for access to justice, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
• Provide crucial programmatic support at the state level, ensuring unwavering adherence to PPDC rules and regulations in all access to justice activities.
• Play an integral role in the development and meticulous review of state-specific documents and reports related to access to justice.
• Assist in administrative tasks related to state-level access to justice project activities, meetings, and workshops, ensuring seamless organization.
• Ensure the meticulous organization and coordination of state-level events related to access to justice, contributing to their success.
• Support the organization and delivery of capacity-building initiatives for state-level project staff, legal professionals, and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute significantly to training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals involved in access to justice activities at the state level.
• Assist in the organization and support of policy dialogue initiatives specific to access to justice at the state level.
• Play an active role in identifying and addressing key challenges in access to justice within the state, proposing effective solutions.
• Contribute diligently to efforts in mainstreaming a human rights-based approach and gender empowerment in state-level access to justice activities.
• Ensure that state-level access to justice initiatives align with PPDC’s unwavering principles on human rights.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in law, social sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project coordination, with a focus on access to justice. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• Understanding of access to justice, human rights, and legal reform.
• Familiarity with PPDC rules and regulations is advantageous.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in other languages, particularly local languages, is an asset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.

Required Skill

• Proficient use of all necessary software to be used.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement governance principles, digital governance frameworks, and relevant regulatory frameworks at national and international levels.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and present findings persuasively.

Competencies

• Teamwork – Works collaboratively within a team, supporting others and fostering a positive team environment. Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, responsibility, and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Delivering result – Uses time and resources effectively to achieve desired results. It requires taking the initiative to set and meet challenging targets, having determination when confronting obstacles, and delivering results.
• Communication – Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.
• Knowledge Sharing & Improvement – Continually seeks to improve the knowledge, skills and work processes of oneself and others. Identifies ways to improve one’s own and others’ performance through constructive feedback and the sharing and recording of lessons learned.
• Professionalism – Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Mode of Application: Kindly click here to apply

Note: Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 28th March, 2024.