JOB VACANCIES AT HOPE AND RURAL AID FOUNDATION (HARAF) in Borno

JOB VACANCIES AT HOPE AND RURAL AID FOUNDATION (HARAF)

Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) is inviting applications from qualified candidates and interested community volunteers for four positions in Damboa, Borno State.

These opportunities are offered under humanitarian programmes supporting vulnerable households and communities affected by displacement and emergencies.

1. Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) Assistant

Location: Damboa, Borno State
Job Type: 11 Months Contract
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Requirements

• Minimum of OND or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Mass Communication, Statistics or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in community engagement, accountability, complaints handling, MEAL or humanitarian programming.
• Experience working with internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable communities is an advantage.
• Understanding of accountability to affected populations, humanitarian principles and safeguarding.
• Good documentation, record-keeping, report-writing and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support community feedback and complaints channels.
• Receive, document, categorise and track complaints and feedback.
• Maintain confidential records and update the CFM database.
• Refer complaints to relevant departments and monitor follow-up.
• Support community sensitisation, beneficiary satisfaction surveys and accountability activities.
• Immediately refer sensitive complaints, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, safeguarding and fraud allegations, through designated confidential channels.

Application Link

2. Shelter/NFI Assistant

Location: Damboa, Borno State
Job Type: 11 Months Contract
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Requirements

• Minimum of OND or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in shelter, NFI distribution, humanitarian response or community-based programming.
• Experience working with IDPs and vulnerable communities is an advantage.
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and accountability to affected populations.
• Knowledge of beneficiary registration, needs assessments and distribution processes.
• Good communication, report-writing and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in challenging field environments and travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Support shelter and non-food item (NFI) project implementation.
• Assist with beneficiary identification, registration and verification.
• Participate in needs assessments and distribution activities.
• Maintain accurate distribution records and beneficiary documentation.
• Conduct post-distribution monitoring and collect beneficiary feedback.
• Support community mobilisation and engagement.
• Report protection concerns and safeguarding issues through established channels.

Application Link

3. Shelter Community Volunteer

Location: Damboa, Borno State
Job Type: 10 Months Contract
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE. OND or higher qualification is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in community mobilisation, humanitarian activities or volunteer work is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of the local community and relevant local languages.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with vulnerable individuals and diverse community groups.
• Honesty, integrity and willingness to serve the community.
• Ability to participate in field activities.

Responsibilities

• Support community mobilisation and sensitisation on shelter interventions.
• Assist in identifying, registering and verifying vulnerable households.
• Facilitate communication between communities and HARAF project teams.
• Share information on project activities, eligibility criteria and distribution schedules.
• Assist during shelter material distributions.
• Collect and communicate community feedback and concerns.
• Promote the inclusion of women, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
• Report protection and safeguarding concerns through approved channels.

Volunteer Conduct

Volunteers must respect community members’ dignity and privacy, maintain confidentiality, comply with HARAF’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies, and never request money, gifts or favours from beneficiaries in exchange for assistance.

Application Link

4. Warehouse Assistant

Location: Damboa, Borno State
Job Type: 11 Months Contract
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Requirements

• Minimum of OND qualification.
• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics or storekeeping.
• Experience handling non-food items or humanitarian supplies is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and ability to speak and understand relevant local languages.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to support warehouse operations and work in field-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and verify incoming goods against purchase orders and delivery documents.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling and security of warehouse items.
• Maintain stock records, bin cards and inventory documentation.
• Release NFI kits only with approved documentation.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and report discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels and report damaged, expired or low-stock items.
• Support loading, offloading and distribution of project supplies.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety and asset management procedures.

Application Link

APPLICATION DEADLINE

9 November 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All positions require a commitment to safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), ethical conduct and professional behaviour. HARAF maintains zero tolerance for fraud, theft, exploitation and abuse.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply through the individual application links provided above before the deadline.