Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) Recruitment in Akwa Ibom, Abuja and Rivers

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a local NGO with a mission to “harness the potentials of widows, orphans, and vulnerable segment to become productive entities in the society through advocacy, capacity building, economic empowerment and human rights program”. WEWE’s main goal is to advocate for, and promote the rights of widows, vulnerable women and orphans in Nigeria and Africa at large.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Locations: Akwa Ibom, Abuja and River 
Slot: 4

Job Description

• Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) seeks applications from qualified persons as Finance Officer to join the team in implementing a comprehensive USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project called Local Partners Initiative for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (LOPIN-2).

Qualifications and skills

• A minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Accounting with a second class upper division is preferred
• A minimum of (5) year experience in Accounting
• Ability to use Quick book accounting software
• Experience working on USAID/PEPFAR funded vulnerable children programs
• Ability to develop budgets for USAID funded projects

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive cover letters and CV’s in only one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: Finance@weweng.org Please indicate the title of the position and location applied for in the subject line of the email. 

Job Title: Improvement Manager

Location: Port Harcourt
Slots: 2

Job Description
Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) seeks applications from qualified persons as Improvement Manager to join the team in implementing a comprehensive USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project called Local Partners Initiative for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (LOPIN-2).


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letters and CV’s in only one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: improvementmanager@weweng.org Please indicate the title of the position and location applied for in the subject line of the email. 

Job Title: Improvement Officer/Vulnerable Children (VC) Officer

Location: Rivers and Akwa-Ibom
Slots: 6

Job Description

• Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) seeks applications from qualified persons as Improvement Officer to join the team in implementing a comprehensive USAID-funded Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project called Local Partners Initiative for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria (LOPIN-2).

Qualification and Experience Required

• A minimum of a University Degree or HND in Social Science, Social work, Community Development, Home Economics, Nutrition, Mass Communication or any relevant course
• Minimum of 2 year in OVC programing or other thematic areas
• Strong Communication Skills
• Extremely strong computer skills
• Strong editing Skills
• Very strong report writing skills
• Fluency in both written and oral English required
• Ability to speak the local language of the region is desirable
• Successful candidates will be based in Rivers or Akwa-Ibom

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letters and CV’s in only one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: improvementofficer@weweng.org Please indicate the title of the position and location applied for in the subject line of the email. 

Note

• Applicants are advised to provide their functional e-mails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees.
• WEWE’s recruitment process for this position is on a rolling basis and while we thank all applicants for showing interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first come first served basis.
• WEWE reserve the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected.