NGO Job Opportunities for Women and Youth Empowerment

Senior Program Officer At Women in the New Nigeria and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN). This position is one of the NGO Job opportunities currently available for professionals in the sector.

Reports to: Program Manager
Location: Biu LGA
Contract Type: full-time
Start Date: March 2026
Duration: One year with possibility of extension based on performance

About the Organization

Women in the New Nigeria and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN) is a Nigerian national women-led non-governmental organization that focuses on women’s and youth’s empowerment, disability inclusion, health, protection, peacebuilding and conflict management, livelihood and agriculture, and gender equality. WINN is committed to ensuring good governance free of bias and corruption and strives to employ best practices for managing, implementing, and evaluating its organization and program activities. WINN provides support to over 900,000 beneficiaries across North-East Nigeria with both developmental and humanitarian programming, partnering with diverse civil society groups, government agencies, international non-governmental organizations, and United Nations agencies. WINN has strong expertise and a record of implementing programs on prevention and response to gender-based violence (GBV), peacebuilding programs, education, livelihood, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).

Project Summary

Project Title: Promoting inclusive Education and Vocational Training in Nigeria (Pro-IEVTiN)

This multi-year project is implemented by Women in the New Nigeria (WINN), in collaboration with CBM International, and aims to improve the livelihoods of marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, through access to quality and inclusive education and vocational training. The project is focused on creating sustainable income-generating opportunities, enhancing inclusive educational facilities, and improving protection mechanisms for women, girls, and people with disabilities across 4 local government areas (Biu, Hawul, kway-Kusar and Shani) in Borno.

Role Summary:

The Senior Program Officer (Livelihoods) will lead the implementation of livelihood activities under the project in the Biu Field Office, Borno State. The role holder will also be responsible for the prevention of gender based violence and disability based violence (GBV/DBV). The officer will serve as the project focal point in the field officer and will support the project team in delivering income-generating and vocational education activities for marginalized groups, especially women and persons with disabilities. The role includes providing technical support, monitoring, and reporting on activities of other project components while ensuring the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics in dealing with beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Oversight and Implementation

Oversee field-level activities related to the establishment, training, and support of Village Economic and Social Associations (VESAs), ensuring their alignment with the project’s inclusive livelihoods and protection goals.
Lead the planning and implementation of vocational training initiatives, ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups.
Monitor and provide technical support to ensure income-generating and entrepreneurial activities are sustainable and inclusive.
Integrate protection mainstreaming principles into all livelihoods programming by ensuring beneficiary safety, dignity, meaningful participation, and access to services.
Facilitate the identification and referral of cases requiring protection, including GBV/DBV and psychosocial support, through appropriate pathways.
Promote financial literacy, business development, and life skills training for VESA members and other community beneficiaries.

2. Project Management and Support

Coordinate field activities, ensuring compliance with project implementation plans, timelines, and donor guidelines.
Support the management of vocational training centers and ensure adherence to accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Manage resources allocated for livelihoods interventions at the field level, ensuring efficient utilization and accountability.
Provide logistical support for the distribution of materials and equipment for VESAs and vocational training programs.
Ensure project implementation adheres to safeguarding policies and standards, including those related to GBV and child protection.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Collaborate with the MEAL team to develop tools for tracking progress on livelihood and protection outcomes, including gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive indicators.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities, provide technical support, and ensure quality delivery.
Document lessons learned and success stories from livelihoods and protection interventions to inform future programming.
Support the collection and analysis of data to assess the effectiveness of VESA, vocational training, and protection components, preparing comprehensive reports for the Program Manager.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, local authorities, training institutions, businesses, and other stakeholders to foster inclusive economic opportunities.
Facilitate awareness sessions with community members to promote the benefits of VESAs, vocational training, and protection mainstreaming.
Advocate for the rights and inclusion of women, girls, and persons with disabilities in livelihood and protection programming, including engaging with local authorities and partners.
Coordinate with other NGOs, government bodies, and community-based organizations to enhance service delivery and prevent duplication of efforts.

5. Capacity Building and Team Collaboration

Provide training and mentorship to field staff, community facilitators, and volunteers on livelihoods programming, VESA management, and protection mainstreaming.
Support the development of training materials and tools for community and staff capacity building.
Work closely with other project components to ensure a multisectoral and integrated approach to livelihoods and protection programming.
Promote teamwork and collaboration within the field team to achieve project objectives effectively.

6. Safeguarding and Protection

Ensure implementation of GBV prevention and survivor-centered support services through safe space centers and community activities.
Conduct training for staff and community volunteers on GBV prevention, case management, and referral pathways.

Lead protection mainstreaming efforts across all project activities, ensuring marginalized groups, including women and persons with disabilities, are prioritized.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
At least 3 years of experience in livelihoods programming, preferably within a humanitarian context.
Demonstrated experience working with marginalized groups, especially women and persons with disabilities.
Strong advocacy, project management, and monitoring and evaluation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Languages – English and Hausa are essential. Knowledge of one or more of the languages spoken in Southern Borno State, such as Babur/Burah is an advantage

Travel – The post is based in Biu and frequent travel to other field locations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound judgments.
Demonstrable capacities in teamwork and cross-sectoral planning and implementation.
Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups
Experience in managing relationships and performance with partner organizations and representing programs to local stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports and make presentations;
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Safeguarding:

WINN has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), child abuse, and all forms of violence. WINN is committed to safeguarding the dignity, rights, and well-being of all individuals it works with and serves. All staff and partners are expected to adhere strictly to WINN’s Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policies, and successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Qualified and Interested Candidates should apply using the link below:

https://forms.gle/v35Xuzv8SyLGBfYY8

Application closing date: 10th February 2026