Job Openings at Nigerian Women's Trust Fund

The Nigerian Women's Trust Fund (WF) was created in 2011 to increase the representation of women in Nigerian governance at all levels and address the growing concerns about the gender imbalance in elective and appointive positions. The goal of the Fund is to institutionalize access to resources for women in politics in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Research Consultant

Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• As a consultant, you will be tasked with conducting in-depth research for publication on key aspects of the thirty-five (35) percent affirmative action around emerging trends on the court judgement, serving as a critical source of information for our organization.
• Your findings will contribute to our understanding of legal precedents, the implementation of court decisions, and areas requiring additional focus for policy development or advocacy efforts.

Specific Tasks

• Conduct thorough research on specific areas of court judgements, analyzing relevant legal documents and case law.
• Identify and summarize key findings, including progress made and challenges encountered in the implementation of court decisions.
• Provide insights into areas requiring further attention or action, based on your analysis of the legal landscape and societal implications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate research findings effectively and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Stay informed about developments in relevant legal frameworks, legislative changes, and emerging trends impacting court judgements and their implementation.

Deliverables:

• Conduct in-depth research on significant areas of court judgements, analyzing key legal precedents, case law, and relevant statutes.
• Provide a detailed research report summarizing findings, insights, and analysis of important aspects of the court judgements, serving as a valuable source of information for stakeholders.
• Include comprehensive citations and references to support the validity and reliability of research findings.
• Identify successes, challenges, and areas requiring further attention or improvement in the execution of court judgements.
• Prepare concise policy briefs summarizing key research findings, insights, and recommendations for wider dissemination and advocacy purposes.
• Develop targeted communication materials, including infographics, fact sheets, and executive summaries, to effectively communicate complex legal concepts and research findings to non-specialist audiences.
• Analyze factors contributing to or hindering progress, including legal, institutional, socio-economic, and political considerations.
• Identify gaps or deficiencies in the implementation of court judgements, highlighting areas where legal frameworks, policies, or practices may require enhancement or revision.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for addressing identified gaps and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the judicial process.
• Propose actionable strategies and policy interventions to strengthen the enforcement and compliance mechanisms related to court decisions.
• Contribute articles, blog posts, or op-eds to relevant publications or platforms to raise awareness and stimulate public discourse on issues related to court judgements and their implementation.
• An end of contract report.

Educational Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Law, Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in governance and gender research, including quantitative and qualitative methods in development context with demonstrated experience in gender analysis.
• Proven experience in conducting legal research and analysis, with a focus on court judgements and legal precedents.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge and/or Nigerian and global development contexts.
• Strong research skills and ability to work with partners across the country to generate content.
• Familiarity with legal databases, research methodologies, and citation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Previous experience in policy analysis, advocacy, or related fields is desirable but not required.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in working with an international development organization/NGO/CSO would be beneficial.
• Commitment to NWTF’s mission, vision and values; displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; highest standard of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
• Possess solid political acumen, but not partisan.

Core Skills:

• Knowledge of women’s human rights instruments (international and national).
• Strong research, writing, analysis skills in the substantive area
• Knowledge of the 6 April Judgement in favour of Nigerian women on the 35 percent affirmative action.

Remuneration

• Negotiable and competitive within the sector.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@womenfund.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) Research Consultant (Survey)

Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• As a Research Consultant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our research initiatives by deploying surveys using Google Forms.
• You will work closely with our team to design survey instruments, implement data collection strategies, and ensure the integrity and quality of survey responses.

Specific Tasks

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop survey instruments that align with research objectives and data requirements.
• Set up and configure surveys using Google Forms, including customizing question types, logic branching, and response validation.
• Conduct data cleaning and preliminary analysis to identify trends and patterns in survey responses.
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing survey findings and insights for internal use or external dissemination.
• Clean and preprocess survey data to prepare it for analysis, including identifying and resolving any inconsistencies or errors.
• Implement strategies to maximize survey response rates and minimize respondent bias.
• Monitor survey responses in real-time, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide support to survey participants as needed.
• Monitor survey responses in real-time, track response rates, and troubleshoot technical issues as needed to ensure data integrity.
• Provide support and guidance to survey participants, including clarifying survey instructions and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Maintain organized documentation of survey data sources, processing methods, and data management protocols.

Deliverables:

• Design and customize survey instruments using Google Forms to align with research objectives and data collection requirements.
• Deploy surveys via Google Forms and manage survey distribution channels to reach target respondents effectively.
• Analyze survey data using appropriate statistical methods and analytical techniques to derive meaningful insights and actionable findings.
• Prepare clear and concise reports summarizing survey results, trends, and key takeaways, using data visualization tools to enhance clarity and understanding.
• Collect and compile survey responses into a centralized dataset, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of data.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on survey instruments and data collection processes to identify and rectify any potential issues or biases.
• Validate survey data for accuracy and reliability, performing data validation checks and cross-referencing with other sources as necessary.
• Provide interpretation and contextualization of survey findings, drawing connections to research objectives and implications for decision-making.
• Document survey methodologies, data collection procedures, and analysis techniques for future reference and replication.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to share insights, best practices, and lessons learned with stakeholders and team members.
• Provide guidance and support in interpreting survey findings and integrating them into broader research efforts or strategic initiatives.
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders and survey participants to evaluate survey effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Incorporate feedback and lessons learned into future survey design and deployment processes to enhance quality and relevance.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the research team, sharing insights and suggestions for optimizing survey methodologies and practices.
• An end of contract report.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Psychology, Market Research, etc.).

Experience:

• Proven experience in survey design, deployment, and data collection, preferably using Google Forms or similar online survey platforms.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Google Forms, Google Sheets, and other relevant software tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge and/or Nigerian and global development contexts
• Strong research skills and ability to work with partners across the country to generate content.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in working with an international development organization/NGO/CSO would be beneficial.
• Commitment to NWTF’s mission, vision and values; displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; highest standard of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
• Possess solid political acumen, but not partisan.

Core skills:

• Knowledge of women’s human rights instruments (international and national).
• Strong research, writing, analysis skills in the substantive area
• Knowledge of the 6 April Judgement in favour of Nigerian women on the 35 percent affirmative action.

Remuneration

• Negotiable and competitive within the sector.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@womenfund.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) ICT (Software Development) Consultant

Job Location: Abuja
Duration: Two (2) months
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer / Program Staff

About the Role

• As an ICT (Software Development) Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of innovative software solutions.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, design system architectures, and develop robust software application that meet our organization's needs.
• Additionally, you will provide technical expertise, guidance, and support throughout the software development lifecycle.

Specific Tasks

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, progress, and any potential risks or issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements.
• Set up a data base to collate existing statistics and compare with new ones on 35 percent Affirmative Action.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and user manuals.
• Document code changes, updates, and version control to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for deployed applications, including troubleshooting issues, implementing updates, and optimizing performance.
• Monitor system performance and security, proactively identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities or performance bottlenecks.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable a software solution.
• Implement robust code using best practices and coding standards to ensure high performance, security, and maintainability.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software applications to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components and ensure seamless functionality across systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members.

Deliverables:

• Design and develop scalable and efficient software solutions based on project requirements and specifications.
• Provide clear and concise documentation of software design decisions, rationale, and implementation details.
• Support the deployment of software applications to production environments, including configuration, installation, and monitoring.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to share expertise and best practices with team members and stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to end-users as needed to ensure effective utilization of software solutions.
• An end of contract report.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• Proven experience in software development, with expertise in JavaScript (Node.js), Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle and C/C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and/or Nigerian and global development contexts
• Strong research skills and ability to work with partners across the country to generate content.
• Experience in working with an international development organization/NGO/CSO would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is preferred.
• Commitment to NWTF’s mission, vision and values; displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; highest standard of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
• Possess solid political acumen, but not partisan.

Core skills:

• Knowledge of women’s human rights instruments (international and national).
• Strong research, writing, analysis skills in the substantive area
• Knowledge of the 6 April Judgement in favour of Nigerian women on the 35 percent affirmative action.

Remuneration

• Negotiable and competitive within the sector.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@womenfund.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail