Peace Building Project Officer at ZOA International

ZOA are an international NGO with its Head Quarters in The Netherlands. ZOA offer RELIEF to people who are affected by conflict or natural disasters. ZOA want to contribute to a new perspective of HOPE in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the RECOVERY until they can provide to take care of their livelihoods.  ZOA work in fifteen countries in Africa, Middle East Region and Asia and have approximately 1000 employees worldwide. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Peace Building Project Officer

Location: Bama, Borno
Duration position: Fix Term – One Year (Renewable position based on the need)
Work hours: Full-time
Starting date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, coordination, and implementation of peacebuilding activities and projects aligned with program objectives.
• Conduct participatory conflict and conflict sensitivity analyses to identify drivers of instability and opportunities for peace.
• Establish and support peacebuilding committees, including vulnerable groups such as women, youth, IDPs, and returnees, providing training on negotiation, mediation, and non-violent conflict resolution.
• Facilitate community dialogues, workshops, and forums to promote understanding, social cohesion, and conflict-sensitive programming.
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and propose adaptive measures to ensure effective implementation.
• Foster strong relationships with community members, local authorities, security providers, and other stakeholders to coordinate activities and avoid duplication.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, budgets, and reports.
• Support capacity building of local partners and community groups engaged in peacebuilding.
• Promote the integration of peacebuilding principles across related humanitarian and development interventions.

Additional Functions (depending on organization):

• Produce analytical reports, policy papers, and lessons learned on peacebuilding.
• Support compliance, reporting, and financial management related to peacebuilding programs.
• Engage in partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
• Mainstream gender and youth considerations into peacebuilding efforts.
• Monitor conflict trends and advise leadership on emerging peacebuilding opportunities and threats.
• This role requires strong facilitation, communication, and conflict analysis skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in complex and sensitive environments to foster sustainable peace and social cohesion

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, Sociology, or other related Social Sciences.

Behaviour & Attitude:

• Flexible and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitive;
• Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Special Conditions:

• Frequent travel to in field locations within the programme area, and to other ZOA programme locations and stay with project implementation team for further guidance and support.

Salary and other terms of employment
Attractive and Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
26th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Musa Yaro, Office Manager, via email: recruitment.nigeria@zoa.ngo
• ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
• Qualified women and men, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.
• CV’s of no more than 4-5 pages in length are appreciated.
• ZOA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities.
• Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
• Please note that ZOA carries out background and reference checks (including COTER) for all candidates as part of the recruitment process. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).