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

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator, Conflict and Peacebuilding

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Summary

• The post holder will be responsible for the strategic coordination and implementation of the protection and social cohesion components of the WFP-funded project.
• This role involves working closely with government and community stakeholders, WFP cooperating partners, and internal teams across nutrition, food distribution, and other sectors to ensure the delivery of high-impact, integrated programming.
• S/he will also support and provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with donor expectations and best practices.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

• First Degree in Social Sciences / Art or related fields is essential.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable
• Membership of relevant professional Institute is desirable.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in humanitarian response, collaborating with both local and international partner organisations is essential.
• Capacity to serve as a humanitarian generalist, possessing a broad understanding of various aspects of humanitarian work is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Ability to maintain donor relationships and accountability in line with funding policies and standards
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Detailed, organised, and has an eye for detail.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances, coupled with the ability to supervise and provide guidance to others when necessary.

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application form in a MSWord attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the job title and location "Programme Coordinator, Conflict and Peacebuilding - Yobe" as the subject of the mail.

Click here to download the Application Form (MS Word)

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.