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.