Career Opportunity: Advocacy Officer (SRHR) at Alimat Care Foundation

Location: Adamawa State (Mubi North, Mubi South, Michika, and Maiha)

Organization: Alimat Care Foundation (ACF)

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site

Driving Policy Change through Advocacy

In the complex landscape of Northeast Nigeria, sustainable change for women and girls requires more than just service delivery; it requires shifting the policies and social norms that govern their lives. As an Advocacy Officer with Alimat Care Foundation, you will serve as the strategic voice for the marginalized, turning community needs into powerful policy demands. By engaging with duty-bearers and traditional leaders, you ensure that reproductive health rights are not just discussed, but protected by law and custom.

Job Summary

The Advocacy Officer will spearhead the movement-building and policy-influence components of our upcoming Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) project. Your role is to amplify the voices of women and youth, ensuring their priorities reach the ears of decision-makers and result in tangible improvements to local and state-level health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

I. Strategic Advocacy and Policy Influence

• Strategy Design: Develop and execute comprehensive advocacy frameworks that align with project goals and address systemic barriers to SRHR.
• Policy Monitoring: Stay ahead of local and state legislative developments, providing real-time analysis on how policy shifts impact reproductive health rights.
• Engagement with Duty-Bearers: Lead high-level dialogues and policy roundtables with government officials, religious leaders, and traditional authorities to secure public commitments to SRHR.

II. Movement Building and Community Mobilization

• Empowering Local Voices: Support and mentor youth-led and women-led coalitions, providing them with the tools and platforms needed to lead their own advocacy initiatives.
• Coalition Participation: Represent the Foundation in broader civil society networks to ensure a unified and powerful front for reproductive justice.
• Public Engagement: Organize and facilitate public awareness campaigns and community forums that challenge harmful norms and promote social accountability.

III. Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Evidence-based Advocacy: Translate field data and project findings into persuasive policy briefs, position papers, and learning products.
• Impact Tracking: Meticulously document advocacy “wins,” policy changes, and official commitments influenced by the project for reporting and learning purposes.
• Standard Compliance: Ensure all advocacy efforts remain ethically grounded and compliant with both organizational values and local political sensitivities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Academic Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Political Science, Social Sciences, or International Development.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 3 years in advocacy, civic engagement, or social accountability within the NGO sector.
• Technical Skills: * Mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite is mandatory for documentation and data management.
  • Proven ability to navigate complex political environments and build relationships with government MDAs and traditional institutions.
• Communication: Exceptional persuasive writing and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate complex rights-based concepts to diverse audiences.
• Language: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages used in Adamawa State is a significant advantage.

Why This Job is Important

The Advocacy Officer is the bridge between the lived experience of a girl in a rural community and the legislative chambers where her rights are decided. Without strong advocacy, the root causes of inequality remain untouched. In this role, you are not just managing a project; you are building a legacy of accountability and justice that will protect the rights of girls long after the project concludes.

About Alimat Care Foundation (ACF)

Alimat Care Foundation is a vibrant, youth-led non-governmental organization committed to the total empowerment of women and girls in Northeast Nigeria. Established with a vision of a society where every girl can reach her full potential, we specialize in evidence-based programming across education, climate justice, and the prevention of violence. We are rooted in the principles of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), working tirelessly in conflict-affected regions to ensure that the most vulnerable are never left behind.

Benefits and Compensation

• Career Growth: Significant exposure to high-level policy environments and civil society networks.
• Impactful Work: The opportunity to be a primary architect of social change in underserved regions.
• Inclusive Environment: We pride ourselves on a culture that values diversity and encourages leadership from young professionals and women.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary package reflective of the role’s strategic importance and local NGO benchmarks.

Tips for Applicants

• Focus on Outcomes: In your CV, don’t just list tasks. Use phrases like “Successfully influenced the adoption of…” or “Led a campaign that resulted in…”
• Show Your Network: Mention any previous experience working with specific government bodies or community coalitions in Northeast Nigeria.
• Demonstrate Soft Skills: Use your cover letter to showcase your negotiation skills and how you handle sensitive cultural or political conversations.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified professionals are invited to submit a tailored cover letter and a detailed CV (including two professional referees) via the link below:

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Alimat Care Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for fees during recruitment and uphold the highest ethical standards in our hiring process.