Waaxaa is a human-centric, open knowledge platform evolving into a global education-focused encyclopedia designed to function like an open university for the world. Beyond documenting people, places, and ideas, Waaxaa serves as a learning ecosystem where knowledge is created, reviewed, and shared collaboratively for public education and lifelong learning.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Program Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Foundation’s healthcare and community development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and implement programs and projects
• Monitor program activities to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Prepare program plans, budgets, and progress reports
• Coordinate with partners, stakeholders, and field teams to ensure program success
• Track program outcomes and support impact evaluation
• Maintain accurate program documentation and records
• Support compliance with donor and organizational requirements
• Identify challenges and recommend improvements to program delivery

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Project Management, Development Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in program coordination, project management, or NGO operations
• Experience working in the health or healthcare sector is an added advantage
• Strong organizational, planning, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2026.