PSI is a global health organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world by focusing on serious challenges like a lack of family planning, HIV and AIDS, barriers to maternal health, and the greatest threats to children under five, including malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition.
- Experience 1 – 2 years
- Location Abuja
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Program Assistant to join our team, focusing on Menstrual Hygiene Health initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation and growth of our menstrual hygiene programs. This position requires a proactive individual with a strong commitment to supporting and leading initiatives that promote menstrual health and hygiene. S/he will support the effective implementation of the MH-NoW program, with a strong focus on communications, digital engagement, and social media management. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for women’s health, highly organized, tech-savvy, and skilled in developing compelling online content that drives awareness and action.
Your contribution
You will be responsible for the following:
Support Program Implementation:
- Provide administrative support for the planning and execution of menstrual hygiene health events, workshops, and campaigns.
- Assist in coordinating logistics for distribution of menstrual hygiene products to target communities.
- Support the development of educational materials and resources.
Communications and Stakeholders Engagement:
- Support in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, schools, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with external partners to leverage resources and support for menstrual hygiene initiatives.
- Support the development and design of digital content (posts, graphics, videos, infographics) in line with program objectives and brand guidelines.
- Manage the MH-NoW social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), including content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics.
- Monitor online conversations and trends related to menstrual health and amplify relevant messages and campaign activities.
- Support the documentation of program activities, success stories, and lessons learned for newsletters, reports, and advocacy materials.
Ensure Data Collection and Reporting:
- Implement data collection systems to track program outcomes and impact.
- Compile and analyze data to prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of program activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Communications, Public Health, the social sciences, or a related field.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in program support, digital communications, or social media management in a development, health, or advocacy-focused organization.
- Proven experience managing professional social media accounts, including using scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Meta Business Suite).
- Strong writing, graphic design (Canva or Adobe Suite), and storytelling skills.
- Experience with community engagement, menstrual health or reproductive health programming is an added advantage.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in a major local language is an asset.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact program improving the lives of women and girls in Nigeria.
- Supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Capacity building and professional development opportunities.
The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:
- Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.
- Pragmatism: You will strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You will not be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.
- Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it is the only way you will learn and improve.
- Collaboration: You will quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you will not succeed.
- Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
- Commitment: You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.
Method of Application
All interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive resume with a cover letter as ONE PDF/Word document to the e-mail address [email protected] using the position title as the subject of the e-mail.
PSI is a global health organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world by focusing on serious challenges like a lack of family planning, HIV and AIDS, barriers to maternal health, and the greatest threats to children under five, including malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition.