BudgIT Nigeria is hiring State Officers across 13 states in Nigeria – Abia, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Ogun, Plateau, Rivers, and Yobe.
According to the job publication, “The state officer is responsible for fully implementing BudgIT/Tracka’s mission, conducting advocacy and M&E activities, and ensuring that BudgIT’s network is expanded and entrenched in the state.”
“individuals who are committed to promoting good governance through transparency, accountability, citizen engagement, & quality service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure effective tracking of federal and state government projects and programs as contained in the budget.
- Conduct advocacy sensitizations on the budget process, implementation, and audit in communities in your state
- Produce 360o impact stories in communities – from needs assessment advocacy to implementation to impact stories.
- Unearth and investigate fraudulent activities and under-delivery of public projects for media dissemination and advocacy, among others.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A relevant OND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or other related fields.
- At least 3 years of experience working in the Civil Society Space.
- Relevant experience in community mobilization and engagement.
- Interest in the governance and civil society space is a big plus.
- Experience working in networks and building strong working relationships.
Interested and qualified candidates are advised to complete the form to apply: https://shorturl.at/mFJOP
Application Deadline: June 20, 2023. For more details click here.
Organisational Background
BudgIT is a leading public data organisation focused on raising active citizens and civic leaders to improve governance by bridging the information gap between the government and citizens’ civic organization that applies technology to intersect citizen engagement with institutional improvement to facilitate societal change.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.