Field Officers at New Incentives | Nigeria

Job Description

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New Incentives is seeking dedicated and proactive Field Officers to join our impactful health-related cash transfer program in Nigeria. This role is crucial to ensuring the successful implementation and outreach of our initiative, which provides conditional cash transfers to pregnant women with at-risk pregnancies, incentivizing adherence to vital medical advice and treatment for healthier maternal and child outcomes.

Job Overview

As a Field Officer, you will be the frontline representative of New Incentives, directly engaging with program beneficiaries and healthcare providers. You will play a vital role in program delivery, community sensitization, and data collection, contributing significantly to our mission of saving lives and improving health in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and sensitisation to raise awareness about the program.
• Identify and register eligible pregnant women according to program criteria.
• Verify beneficiary eligibility and provide them with program information.
• Facilitate the disbursement of conditional cash transfers.
• Monitor beneficiary adherence to program conditions and report any challenges.
• Collect and accurately record program data in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local community leaders and health workers.
• Identify and report any potential risks or issues affecting program implementation.

Requirements

• A minimum of a secondary school certificate or equivalent; tertiary education is an advantage.
• Prior experience in community-based programs, social work, or health outreach is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in local languages spoken in the operational areas.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use mobile data collection tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned rural communities.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable mothers and children.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.