Job Description- Program Officer, Ethics
Job Title: Program Officer, Ethics
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: 1 Year Renewable Contract
Reports to: Head of Communications and Knowledge Management
Job Summary
The Program Officer for Ethics and will play a crucial role in promoting ethical standards and positive behavioural practices across all areas of the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC). This role involves developing a national ethics curriculum tailored for adoption by Nigerian institutions, businesses, and communities across various sectors. The Program Officer will ensure that PPDC’s programs adhere to ethical principles, maintain a “Do No Harm” approach, and foster an organizational culture grounded in transparency, accountability and integrity.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Ethics Program Development and Implementation
Develop and implement a national ethics curriculum to guide ethical practices in Nigerian institutions, organizations, and public interactions across sectors.
Monitor and ensure that all PPDC program areas and activities align with ethical standards and PPDC’s “do no harm” principles.
Advise PPDC staff on ethical guidelines, offering support in maintaining ethical standards in program design and execution.
Establish guidelines, training modules, and resources to facilitate the curriculum’s integration across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Work with the Partnerships and Innovations team to develop capacity-building programs that enhance staff understanding of ethics and behavioural change principles.
Support strategic planning for ethics-based initiatives within PPDC, proposing creative solutions for advancing ethical practices in the organization.
Contribute to the development of annual analytical reports on ethics and behavioural change program outcomes, assessing impact and areas for improvement.
Knowledge Sharing, Communications and Compliance
Work with the Communications team to promote PPDC’s ethics programs and curriculum development initiatives across all communication channels.
Collaborate with the Communications and Knowledge Management teams to ensure transparency and visibility in PPDC’s ethics-centered initiatives.
Implement mechanisms for sharing knowledge on ethical standards and behavioural best practices with the PPDC Board, donors, stakeholders, and partners.
Ensure that all ethics-related documentation, policies, and reports are compliant with data protection laws and information security standards.
Support the Communications team in reinforcing PPDC’s brand identity and ethical values in public communications and stakeholder engagements.
Collaborate with the Communications team to create content that highlights PPDC’s ethics programs, training initiatives, and achievements.
Develop program guidelines and checklists to ensure consistent compliance with ethical standards in PPDC communications, program design, and monitoring.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education: University degree (BSc, Masters) in social development, communications, law, public administration or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, ethics, behavioural change, or related areas; experience with curriculum development or training programs is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce well-organized and engaging program documentation.
Experience working with a non-profit organization is desirable
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office), experience in handling web-based management systems and Web 2.0/IT tools for knowledge management.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Membership or Certification in Project Management, Public Relations or Program management bodies is a plus
Personal Qualities
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong ethical principles with a commitment to fostering integrity and responsibility.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; attention to detail and organizational skills.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours when required.
High level of adaptability and ability to handle a variety of situations with diplomacy and tact.
Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
What we offer
Fairly competitive salary and benefits package, a great team environment and hybrid working options.
Other information:
● Only Nigerian based candidates will be considered.
● We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check.
Mode of Application: Kindly Click here to apply.
Note: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 25th December, 2024.
Link: https://www.ppdc.org/job-description-program-officer-ethics/
