Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Policy Consultant at Ipas Nigeria

lpas, a global, non-profit reproductive health

organization working in Nigeria seeks a

consultant in their Policy Unit.

The Policy Unit conducts country level

advocacy with the aim of seeking positive law

reform in order to create an enabling

environment that supports women's

reproductive health and rights and their access

to qualitative sexual and reproductive health

services. The position is a three months

consultancy with the possibility of renewal. The

position is based in Abuja and is available

immediately.

Job Tittle: Policy Consultant

Location: Abuja, Nigeria:

Responsibilities:The policy consultant will

coordinate and monitor development as it relates

to law reform agenda in the National Assembly.

This person will contribute to the development

of strategies, products and projects to improve

the enabling environment in support of women's

ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive

rights.

S/He will assist in carrying out country-level

advocacy efforts and assist In contributing to

law reform efforts.

Liaise and make contact with legislators as well

as coordinate the series of one on one meetings

with legislators in the National Assembly

regarding the Violence Against Persons Bill

which is currently pending in the Senate.

S/He will map the legislators in the National

Assembly and identify those that are opinion

leaders, plenary speakers, bench warmers,

nocturnal networkers.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 1st degree in Law, Social

Sciences or related discipline.

A Master's degree will be an added advantage

3- 5years experience in NGO related work and

research, monitoring and evaluation, legislative

advocacy etc.

Exellent writing skills in English

Good inter-personal skills

Proficency in MS Office .

Application Closing Date:

7th June, 2013.

Method of Application:

Qualified and interested candidates should send

their application to : ipasalliance@ipas.org

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