Vacancy at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) in Adamawa

NGO JOB ALERT: HOPE AND RURAL AID FOUNDATION (HARAF) IS RECRUITING

Position: Humanitarian and Emergency Coordinator
Location: Yola, Adamawa State
Employment Type: Three-month contract
Reports to: Programme Manager
Project: NHF AA Project

Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) is seeking an experienced and results-oriented professional to provide strategic and operational leadership for its humanitarian and emergency response interventions.

The successful candidate will coordinate emergency preparedness, needs assessments, response planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, ensuring timely and accountable assistance to vulnerable populations, particularly internally displaced persons.

TARGET LGAs

Yola North, Yola South, Girei, Fufore, Demsa, Numan and Lamurde.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning and implementation of humanitarian and emergency response activities.
• Coordinate multi-sectoral interventions covering protection, health, food security, nutrition, WASH, shelter/NFI and livelihoods.
• Lead rapid needs assessments and develop emergency response plans.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to programme teams.
• Monitor humanitarian situations and identify emerging needs and response gaps.
• Coordinate with government agencies, UN agencies, INGOs, local NGOs and community stakeholders.
• Support proposal development, budgeting, expenditure monitoring and donor reporting.
• Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning mechanisms.
• Promote accountability to affected populations, protection mainstreaming, gender equality and disability inclusion.
• Ensure compliance with humanitarian principles, safeguarding, PSEA and child protection standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Management, International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Health or a related discipline.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree with substantial experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in humanitarian programming, emergency response or programme coordination.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or coordination role.
• Strong understanding of primary healthcare, reproductive health, nutrition and disease prevention programmes.
• Proven experience managing humanitarian projects in complex and emergency-affected environments.
• Experience in needs assessments, response planning, implementation and donor reporting.
• Experience working with displaced populations and conflict-affected communities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an advantage.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

6 November 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form using the link below:

Application Link

Organisation: Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)

HARAF is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities and applicants from marginalised groups, are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.