CASFOD is a non-governmental organization founded in 2019 with a focus on advocating for and protecting the rights of women and children affected by conflict and emergencies. CASFOD is dedicated to providing support and empowerment to vulnerable populations and ensuring that they receive the assistance they need to rebuild their lives.
Our interventions are guided by the Humanitarian Development Peace (HDP) nexus, where we seek to address urgent humanitarian needs and promote sustainable development and peace.
Context
- Zamfara State, particularly Tsafe, Shinkafi and Zurmi LGAs, is facing a severe humanitarian crisis driven by armed banditry, widespread displacement, food insecurity (including acute malnutrition), and climate-related shocks such as flooding. These crises have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of livelihoods, and an increasing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
- Recent humanitarian assessments indicate that approximately 5.18 million people in Northwest Nigeria require multisectoral humanitarian assistance, with over 75% being women, children, and other vulnerable groups. As of early 2025, more than 51,000 IDPs were recorded in Sokoto State due to conflict and flooding, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian response.
- CASFOD is implementing life-saving interventions in WASH, nutrition, and education to improve access to clean water, promote hygiene, support learning opportunities, and strengthen nutrition services for displaced and host communities.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Community Development, Education, Nutrition, or related field.
- 2–4 years experience in humanitarian field operations (WASH, nutrition, health, education, or protection).
- Experience supervising community volunteers.
- Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with women, children, and vulnerable groups.
- Demonstrated understanding of gender, disability inclusion, AAP, and protection mainstreaming.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to difficult field conditions.
- Proficiency in Hausa and/or local languages of Sokoto State.
Desirable:
- Experience working in the Northwest Nigeria humanitarian response.
- Experience with mobile data collection tools (Kobo, ODK).
Values and Competencies:
- High sense of accountability and integrity.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving ability.
- Respect for cultural diversity.
- Commitment to CASFOD’s mission and humanitarian principles.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
