Vacancy: Programme Officer for SRHR projects in Abuja

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 12, 2025 — Lawyers Alert, an organisation working to promote human rights, seeks a passionate and experienced Programme Officer based in Abuja to support its Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) projects.

The ideal candidate will contribute to programme design, document SRHR-related rights violations, lead advocacy efforts, support grant writing, and collaborate with partners, government agencies, and civil society organisations.

Lawyers Alert is looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.

Applicants must have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SRHR or human rights programming
• Strong project management and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) skills
• Excellent writing, research, and communication abilities
• Proven experience in grant writing and responding to RFPs
• Solid understanding of Nigeria’s SRHR legal and policy framework

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to: hr@lawyersalertng.org

The deadline to apply is December 12, 2025.

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