Outsourced Community Mobilizer at Cooperazione Internazionale - COOPI (8 Openings)

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts, and natural disasters. For 60 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economic Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

COOPI started its operations in North-East Nigeria in July 2014 to carry out a rapid evaluation of the most relevant constraints suffered by the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) displaced by the food crisis and the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin.

The COOPI Nigeria Field Office is located in Yobe State, to cover intervention LGAs in Yobe State and to provide direct assistance to the IDPs and their hosting communities, through a multi-sectoral programme covering Food Security, Social Protection, Early Recovery, and Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Child Protection interventions. COOPI's capacity to respond to the humanitarian situation in the country is confirmed by its experience in providing humanitarian aid in more than 33 other Countries around the World, in over 60 years of operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Outsourced Community Mobilizer 

Locations: Benue, Kaduna, Katsina and Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Slots: 8 Openings
Project/Programme: TBD
Supervised: Programme Office VSLA/ NRM
Contract duration: September 2025 – March 2026 with possible extension (7 Months)

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• COOPI is seeking energetic and trusted Community Mobilizers to support grassroots implementation of the project across target LGAs.
• Mobilizers will serve as the bridge between project teams and local communities, facilitating inclusive participation, VSLA group formation, peacebuilding dialogues and awareness sessions. This role is critical to ensuring community ownership, trust, and sustainability of project interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Mobilization:

• Conduct sensitization visits and facilitate community entry processes in collaboration with local leaders.
• Mobilize women, youth, and vulnerable groups for participation in VSLA formation, training, and peacebuilding activities.
• Support the identification of beneficiaries based on agreed selection criteria, ensuring transparency and inclusion.
• Assist in organizing community meetings, awareness sessions, and training workshops.

Support to VSLA & Livelihood Activities:

• Help facilitate group formation and trust-building exercises for VSLA participants.
• Monitor group attendance and support record-keeping during savings and loan cycles.
• Assist in the distribution of start-up kits and coordination with financial institutions.
• Promote hygiene awareness and voter education during VSLA and community sessions.

Peacebuilding & Conflict Sensitivity:

• Support the formation of inclusive community peace committees.
• Facilitate dialogue sessions and conflict assessments using participatory approaches.
• Promote gender-sensitive and Do No Harm principles in all community interactions.

Monitoring & Feedback Collection:

• Collect field-level data and feedback from beneficiaries using simple tools.
• Report challenges, risks, and community concerns to the Programme Officer.
• Document success stories and promising practices for learning and visibility.

Additional job responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness level of skills and experience.

Skills and Technical Competencies:

• Trustworthy and well-respected within the community.
• Good communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and report accurately.
• Commitment to inclusion, gender equity, and disability rights.
• Willingness to travel within assigned LGAs and work flexible hours.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Minimum SSCE or Diploma in Community Development, Social Work, or related field.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in community mobilization or grassroots development work.
• Familiarity with local customs, languages, and community dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse groups respectfully.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting VSLA groups, peacebuilding, or climate resilience projects.
• Prior engagement with NGOs or donor-funded programs.
• Ability to read and write in English and local languages.

Desired Experience:

• Experience supporting VSLA groups, peacebuilding, or climate resilience projects.
• Prior engagement with NGOs or donor-funded programs.
• Ability to read and write in English and local languages.

What We Offer

• A chance to contribute to transformative climate and peacebuilding initiatives.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2025.