Stakeholder Relation Officer at New Incentives – 2 Openings

New Incentives is a pioneer in a growing movement of giving small incentives to caregivers whose infants get immunized, while increasing awareness of the health benefits of childhood vaccinations.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Stakeholder Relation Officer

Locations: Katsina and Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Stakeholder Relation Officer is responsible for supporting the initiation and coordination of strategic relationships and partnerships with communities / settlements, health professionals, local government, community service organizations and other relevant stakeholders to improve the program.
• The role will also entail advocating and promoting the awareness of the organization.

Position Responsibilities
Advocacy to improve coverage (30%):

• Develop opportunities to engage religious and community leaders in order to create goodwill for the study and intervention of ABAE.
• Create of avenues to engage Fathers and Mothers in settlements.
• Engage in strengthening relationships with key government, religious, NGO and INGO partners of ABAE.
• Take prompt action to resolve supply-side issues as well, and provide advance warning about any other potential issues.
• Assist in the organizing of events to raise awareness about the ABAE intervention.

SERICC (20%):

• Increase awareness of SERICC and promote NI / ABAE Initiative in SERICC.
• Promote the goals and objectives of ABAE during meetings.
• Engage partners and build networks.

CCT (20%):

• Improve of positive perception of CCT in order to improve access.
• Create awareness and coverage of the CCT.

Networks (20%):

• Maintain good relationships with staff at the Ministry and Primary Health Care Dev Agency in the State.
• Build relationships to facilitate engagements with stakeholders, even up to the Governor’s office.

Security Awareness (5%):

• Report all security incidents in areas of operations, including incidents that do not directly affect staff and / or operations.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members as applicable on the field.
• Read and understand all Security documents on the context of operations including SOPs and Country Security Plan.

Other duties / Special Projects (5%):

• Other requests that may be assigned by Management.

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• HND, B.Sc or equivalent.
• Professional qualifications in the NGO sector will be advantageous.
• 1 – 3 years relevant experience (preferably in an NGO).

Skills and Competencies:

• Nigerian nationals already based in the state targeted for this position.
• Minimum of Bachelor Degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences.
• Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations.
• Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality.
• Very good communication and writing skills, English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written).
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word / Excel, internet browsers, smartphones and new communications technology in general.
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.

Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required.
• Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an advantage.

Application Deadline: 15th September, 2026.

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to apply.

Click here to apply online

Note: Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and are encouraged to not wait until the deadline as decisions for this position could be taken sooner.