Programme Officer, 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 following position within the Humanitarian unit:

Job Title: Programme Officer, Conflict and Peacebuilding

Location: Gashua, Yobe

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 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 Officer, 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.