• Reference Number:GRA/BAY/2025/08/SPO
• Duty Station:Yobe & Adamawa State
• Issued Date:Monday, August 25, 2025
• Deadline:Friday, September 5, 2025
• Resumptions Date: September 15th, 2025
• Project Duration:18 Months (renewable)
• Employment Type:Full Time

 About Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA) 

Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to fostering gender equality and advancing the rights and status of women and girls across Nigeria. We operate with a central vision of facilitating community-led initiatives and forging strategic partnerships with both local and international NGOs. Our core mission is to empower communities to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, with a specialized focus on survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV), female genital mutilation/circumcision, early and forced marriage (E/FM), and persons with disabilities.

Based  in Abuja, GRA supports women and girls, including persons with disabilities, through various projects implemented in Northern Nigeria States enabling us to work directly with the communities most affected by conflict and inequality.

Project’s  Overview

GRA is the implementing partner for a portfolio of survivor-centered projects across 19 local government areas in northeast Nigeria. These projects are strategically funded by a diverse group of international partners: the Mukwege Foundation, the Global Survivor Fund (GSF), the French Embassy, and We Are Not Weapons of War (WWOW). Through these strategic collaborations, we are working to strengthen the network of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) survivors by providing integrated support. This includes offering tailored livelihood empowerment and essential trauma-informed psychosocial services to facilitate healing and economic stability.

We are also building the capacity of survivor-led networks, enabling them to become powerful advocates for their own rights. A key component of our work involves utilizing innovative technology by combining direct survivor support with strategic capacity building and cutting-edge technology, we are helping to build a sustainable foundation for resilience and long-term empowerment in the region.

Job Summary 

As a Senior Program Officer, you will play a critical role in advancing GRA’s mission by managing and implementing our core programs. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight of project activities, ensuring they are not only well-managed but also directly contribute to the empowerment of women and girls, particularly survivors of gender-based violence. This position requires a proactive and strategic thinker who can ensure programs effectively address community needs while aligning with donor requirements and our organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned program portfolio with a focus on strategic planning, effective implementation, and impact-oriented monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop and execute strategic program work plans, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Oversee the implementation of survivor-focused activities, ensuring strict adherence to project proposals and donor requirements.
• Coordinate and provide strategic guidance to program staff and volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate program progress against established indicators and objectives to measure impact and inform future strategies.
• Identify and address programmatic challenges proactively, proposing innovative and strategic solutions.
• Prepare high-quality, data-driven program reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with program beneficiaries and community partners.
• Conduct targeted trainings and capacity-building workshops for program participants to enhance their skills and empowerment.
• Manage program budgets and ensure efficient and strategic allocation of resources.
• Stay current on best practices in humanitarian and development programming within the field.
• Champion the rights of program participants and advocate for a survivor-centred approach.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as gender studies, international development, program management, or a related social science. A master’s degree is a significant advantage.
• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in program and project management, with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and overseeing humanitarian or development initiatives.
• Strong command of program monitoring and evaluation (M&E)principles, including data collection, impact measurement, and reporting.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to write for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and working effectively with multicultural teams in challenging, fast-paced environments.

Most Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience managing and implementing field-based programs in the BAY states(Borno, Adamawa, Yobe).
• Proven ability to write high-quality technical and donor reports.
• Highly proficient in using MS Office(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Advanced planning, time management, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and people management skills.
• Familiarity with program and M&E data management systems.
• Highly professional, accountable, and proactive, with a strong focus on achieving results.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

How to Apply

• Submit your application via email to the Joint Recruitment Committee (JRC). via jobs@grassrootresearchers.organd copy livinus@grassrootresearchers.org
• The subject line of your email must follow this format: [Your Name] / [Position Title]  [Location]. Example  (Rukaiya Aminu/Senior Finance Officer/Borno:) Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.
• Your application must include a one-page application letter and a curriculum vitae (CV) of no more than 4 pages.
• All documents must be converted into a single PDF file and submitted as an attachment by 12:00 PM (WAT) on September 5, 2025.
• Please be aware that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.