Programme Officer, Conflict and Peacebuilding at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

Job Title: Programme Officer, Conflict and Peacebuilding

Summary

• The post holder will lead the technical design and implementation of peacebuilding & social cohesion initiatives across project locations, particularly in Borno and Yobe States.
• The role focuses on strengthening community-based mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution, promoting social cohesion, and integrating conflict-sensitive approaches into all aspects of program delivery. 
• S/he will also support capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and the identification of innovative practices to improve the impact and sustainability of peacebuilding programming.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualification:

• First Degree in Social Sciences / Art or related fields is essential.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, 2 of which should be in humanitarian responses context with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is essential.
• Experience in organizing and managing community events is essential.
• Previous experience in Third Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
• Proven ability to interact with community members, leaders, and partners is essential.
• Background in addressing community concerns and resolving issues effectively is essential.
• Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
• Related experience on WFP funded project is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Fluency in written and spoken fluency in English is a must; additional fluency in Hausa is preferred
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 12th June, 2025. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy
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Website:
Official Job Website: https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs

Note

• Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. 
• Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. 
• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our
• Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching
• SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.