Shelter Program Campaign Officer at Sheltered Hope Initiative -SHI

Empowering Lives: Join the Sheltered Hope Initiative as a Shelter Program Campaign Officer

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in society? Do you believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to rebuild their lives? If so, an inspiring career opportunity awaits you at the Sheltered Hope Initiative (SHI).

SHI is a dedicated non-governmental organization with a powerful and clear mission: eradicating homelessness in Nigeria, 1,000 persons at a time, and one city at a time. Through our innovative communal shelter program, we help homeless Nigerian residents transition into a state of self-sufficiency, empowering them to become valuable and contributing members of society.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and results-driven Shelter Program Campaign Officer to join our team. This is a full-time, hybrid role located at our Ikotun Male Shelter Branch in Lagos.

As our Shelter Program Campaign Officer, you will be at the forefront of our humanitarian and advocacy efforts. You will play a vital role in social media representation focused on housing, sustainable shelter solutions, empowerment opportunity sourcing, placement, and the distribution of non-food items (NFIs) for our resident hope-mates.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute impactful humanitarian and advocacy campaigns.
• Coordinate public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and field project communication to support shelter initiatives.
• Manage social media content to raise awareness and drive engagement.
• Drive grant procurement and build/solidify strategic partnerships.
• Oversee hope-mates' transition journeys, coordinating and tracking formal/informal training and community service program progress.
• Conduct valuable research to continually improve the Communal Shelter Programs.
• Handle professional communication with external partners, donors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

To thrive in this role, you should possess a unique blend of strategic campaign experience and deep compassion. Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Strong communication, training, and mentoring skills.
• Proven experience in content creation and social media management.
• Demonstrated experience in grant application, partnership procurement, and relationship solidification.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• A genuinely compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
• Previous hands-on experience in shelter or hostel management.
• Prior experience working with vulnerable, marginalized populations and NGOs will be considered a significant advantage.

If you are ready to use your skills to create lasting social impact and help restore dignity to the homeless, we would love to hear from you.

Method of Application

To apply for this position, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to careers@shelteredhope.org. Please use the job title "Shelter Program Campaign Officer" as the subject line of your email.