Livelihood Officer at Global Peace Development (GPD)

Global Peace Development (GPD) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in April 2002 and focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria. The organization envisions a country where peace and development is enjoyed by all. GPD seek to build peace, gender equality, social justice, and foster democracy and governance at the community, local, state, and national levels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Livelihood Officer

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Livelihood Officer, under the direct supervision of the State Coordinator, will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing social and community development initiatives aimed at enhancing the livelihoods and economic support of target beneficiaries within the targeted areas.
• The officer will lead the implementation of community livelihood activities that are designed to improve household income, strengthen local skills, and foster sustainable economic opportunities.
• The Livelihood Officer will also support the documentation of project results, lessons learned, and contribute to building the capacity of communities to sustain their livelihood activities beyond the project lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement livelihood interventions in line with project objectives, local needs, and donor requirements.
• Mobilize and conduct participatory needs assessments and identify target beneficiaries.
• Organize capacity building training sessions, demonstrations, and mentoring on livelihood skills.
• Provide technical support to beneficiaries on income generating activities, value chains, and market linkages.
• Collect and analyze data on project activities, outcomes, and impacts; contribute to reports, success and stories
• Prepare timely activity reports, document lessons learned, and flag challenges or risks to the project manager.
• Support the organization's resource mobilisation effort around social and economic livelihood.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc / HND qualification in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Sociology, Development Studies and other social sciences
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management, particularly in the area of livelihood and community development
• Experience with a National NGO is an added advantage.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
• Understanding of agriculture and the livelihood sector.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2025.