CARE International in Nigeria Jobs for Project Officer

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN NIGERIA – NOW RECRUITING

PROJECT OFFICER – GOVERNANCE & DRR (READVERTISED)

📍 Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
💼 Employment Type: Full-time (Contract)
🏷️ Grade: E
📌 Programme: RESILAC 2 (Resilience, Governance & Disaster Risk Reduction)

CARE International in Nigeria is currently seeking a qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Project Officer – Governance and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) under the RESILAC 2 programme in Borno State.

This role focuses on strengthening local governance systems, enhancing community resilience, and improving disaster risk reduction mechanisms in conflict-affected and vulnerable communities within the Lake Chad Basin region.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Project Officer will provide technical and operational support to the implementation of CARE’s governance and DRR interventions. The role involves close collaboration with CSO partners, local government authorities, traditional institutions, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders.

The officer will also support territorial resilience planning, institutional strengthening, and community-led disaster preparedness initiatives in line with the RESILAC 2 framework and CARE’s development approach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Planning & Implementation

Lead implementation of governance and DRR activities based on territorial resilience assessments
Ensure integration of gender equality, inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and environmental sustainability in all interventions
Contribute to annual and quarterly work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules
Support establishment and strengthening of community governance structures, peace committees, and DRR mechanisms
Promote innovative, community-led disaster risk reduction and adaptation strategies

2. Technical Support

Provide advisory support to CSOs, LGAs, traditional leaders, and community platforms
Facilitate community risk assessments, early warning systems, and contingency planning
Support governance capacity building on transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making
Ensure compliance with CARE, EU, and AFD standards and operational guidelines

3. Coordination & Representation

Participate in LGA-level coordination meetings and technical forums
Represent RESILAC 2 in relevant stakeholder engagements
Strengthen collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, and community groups

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Learning

Supervise implementation in line with CARE SOPs and SPHERE standards
Support monitoring visits, project quality assurance, and field assessments
Contribute to baseline, endline, and operational research activities
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including lessons learned and success stories
Ensure participatory data collection involving communities and partners

5. Capacity Building

Train CSOs, DRR committees, and governance actors on key tools and approaches
Organize workshops, training sessions, and learning exchanges
Strengthen capacity of local government officials and community leaders
Promote sustainability through community-based monitoring and knowledge sharing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, DRR, or related field
Master’s degree is an added advantage

Experience

Minimum of 3+ years experience with an INGO
At least 2 years experience in livelihoods or resilience programming
Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder development projects
Familiarity with EU/AFD-funded projects is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of governance and disaster risk reduction systems
Excellent coordination, facilitation, and reporting skills
Ability to work with local authorities and community structures
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri languages is highly desirable
Ability to work in complex and conflict-affected environments

ABOUT CARE

CARE is a global humanitarian and development organization committed to fighting poverty and promoting social justice. In Nigeria, CARE focuses on supporting vulnerable populations affected by conflict, disasters, and poverty, particularly in the Northeast and Northwest regions.

Its programs focus on: