Location: Bama, Borno State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (1 Year, Renewable)
Organization: ZOA Nigeria
Application Deadline: 26th June, 2025
About ZOA
ZOA is an international, non-profit NGO that supports people affected by conflict, violence, and natural disasters. Our mission is to help vulnerable communities rebuild dignified and resilient lives. Headquartered in the Netherlands, ZOA operates in several countries across Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Asia with a global team of around 900 staff.
In Nigeria, ZOA has been active since 2016, providing humanitarian and early recovery assistance across Borno and Yobe States. Our focus areas include Food Security & Livelihoods, WaSH, and Education.
Role Overview
As a Community Engagement Assistant, you will play a key role in mobilizing and empowering community members to participate in recovery and development initiatives. Working closely with local stakeholders and project teams, you’ll support community-led planning, inclusive participation, awareness campaigns, and feedback systems — ensuring that no one is left behind.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Community-Based Participatory Planning (CBPP) sessions and follow-ups
- Mobilize IDPs, host communities, women, youth, and persons with disabilities
- Support formation and revitalization of community groups (e.g. peace committees, VSLAs)
- Organize sensitization sessions on project goals, selection criteria, and roles
- Track inclusive participation and ensure community awareness of safeguarding and feedback systems
- Work with MEAL, Protection, and Gender teams to promote accountability
- Assist in organizing peacebuilding events and social cohesion activities
- Conduct data collection, beneficiary verification, and community feedback gathering
- Document success stories and share updates with MEAL and program teams.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in community engagement or mobilization
- Skilled in inclusive facilitation and working with diverse community groups
- Familiarity with local governance systems and CBPP methods
- Basic skills in reporting, documentation, and data collection
- Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Kanuri, Hausa)
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and cultural sensitivity skills
- Commitment to inclusion, protection, and gender equity.
Special Conditions
- Frequent travel to field locations within project areas
- Flexibility to work in challenging and sometimes insecure environments
Salary & Benefits
Attractive and negotiable, based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below:
