Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is at the forefront of ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Through service delivery, advocacy, partnerships, and capacity strengthening, we empower women, men, and young people with life-saving services, education, and support across Nigeria.

As part of our mission to expand access to SRHR and strengthen our organizational impact, we are inviting applications from passionate and qualified professionals for the following position:

1. POSITION: PROJECT OFFICER (SHIFT PROJECT)

LOCATION: NHQ, ABUJA

Job Type: Three (3) years fixed-term contract, renewable based on performance and organizational needs Remuneration: Attractive and commensurate with experience, in line with PPFN salary scale
Benefits: Inclusive of allowances, statutory deductions, health insurance, and necessary work tools

Your Role:

• • Coordinate and implement SHIFT Project activities in line with approved workplans, budgets, and donor requirements.

  • Support service delivery, community outreach, and youth-friendly and rights-based SRHR programmes.

  • Liaise with government agencies, health facilities, CSOs, and community partners to strengthen programme delivery.

  • Strengthen collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care Development Agency, and other stakeholders.

  • Monitor project implementation, collect data, and support reporting on outputs, outcomes, and impact.

  • Conduct routine field visits to ensure quality and timely project delivery.

  • Identify gaps in implementation and recommend solutions to improve project performance.

  • Prepare timely and accurate activity and narrative reports for management and donors.

  • Support advocacy and stakeholder engagement to enhance access to SRH services.

  • Prepare regular activity, narrative, and field reports for management and donors.

  • Participate in trainings, supervision visits, and programme review meetings.

What You Bring:

• • Strong experience in programme coordination, project implementation, or community health programmes, preferably in SRHR or public health.

  • Ability to work effectively with government institutions, NGOs, health workers, and community groups.

  • Good understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender, and youth-friendly programming.

  • Strong communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in challenging field environments.

  • Commitment to rights-based, client-centred, and inclusive service delivery.

Requirements:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Nursing,Midwifery,Health Sciences, or a related field (a Master’s degree is an added advantage).

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in programme implementation, preferably in an NGO, health, or development organisation.

  • Experience working on SRHR, family planning, maternal health, HIV, gender, or youth programmes is an advantage.

  • Strong skills in planning, reporting, data collection, and basic monitoring and evaluation.

  • Ability to work with communities, health facilities, and government stakeholders.

  • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Willingness to travel regularly within the state.

  • Fluency in English

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit the following:

• • A one-page letter of application, clearly stating their motivation and justification for applying.

  • A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) of not more than three (3) pages.

  • A personal contact address (P.O. Box not acceptable).

Applications should be sent no later than two weeks from the date of publication to the appropriate email address below, with the subject line as indicated:

• • Project Officer- Shift Project (NHQ): ponhq@ppfn.org

    Subject line: Application – Project Officer-NHQ

Each applicant is also required to download and complete Applicant’s Forms 1 and 2, available here, and attach them to their application.

For further information and the application form, please contact Human Resources at 4 Baltic Crescent, off Danube Street, Maitama, Abuja. Tel: +234 (0)8033048146 | Email: ppfn@ippf.org

PPFN subscribes to all best practices when working with children and vulnerable adults and advocates that they should be treated with respect regardless of race, colour, gender, language, religion, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, property, disability, or other status.

PPFN does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, political belief, gender, disability, age, education, or social status. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Published January 22, 2026                                                                Deadline February 10, 2026