The Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) is a leading Non-Governmental Organization located in Port Harcourt that promotes Human Rights and Sustainable Green Development in Nigeria. CEHRD is committed to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. CEHRD has been working to reduce Gender-based Violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality in Nigeria.

In order to deepen the work area, CEHRD is seeking to employ a proactive candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Gender / Legal Officer

 

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 05-02-2021

Duration of Initial Contract: One Year (renewable subject to satisfactory performance)

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical support on Gender and other Human Rights issues

Monitoring and Reporting Gender issues

Networking and Coordination

Ensure Gender inclusion in CFHRD programmes

Perform other related functions as may be assigned by the organization.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least two years of relevant experience related to gender.

Master’s Degree in related field is an added advantage

Good writing and reporting skills

Previous work experience with Civil Society on GBV response

Knowledge of management

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages

Fluency in written and spoken English

The successful candidate will be required to travel within the Niger Delta and Nigeria

Qualified females are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date

8th December, 2020.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with CV to: info@cehrd.org.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.