Legal Officer at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a women-led, registered Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization with its head office located in Borno State, Nigeria. BOWDI has been active in Humanitarian and Development activities in the Northeast, especially in education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will oversee legal affairs, draft and review agreements, ensure regulatory compliance, and support BOWDI’s advocacy efforts on gender rights, protection, and development.
• This role requires strong knowledge of Nigerian laws, excellent drafting skills, and a passion for social impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on survivors wellbeing.
• Draft, review, and interpret contracts, MoUs, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian laws, regulatory requirements, and donor guidelines.
• Support policy development, safeguarding frameworks, and governance structures.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Support advocacy and legal awareness initiatives, particularly around women’s rights and protection.
• Maintain updated statutory records and ensure timely filings with relevant authorities.
• Provide training staff on compliance, contracts, and organizational policies.

Qualifications & Requirement

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized institution.
• Must hold an active and valid license to practice law in Nigeria (Nigerian Bar Association membership).
• Minimum of 3–5 years post-call experience in legal practice or as an in-house counsel (NGO/Development sector experience an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of corporate, labor, and NGO regulatory laws in Nigeria.
• Experience in drafting, vetting, and managing contracts.
• Understand GBV survivor centered approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights, gender equality, and social justice.
• Excellent communication, research, and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2025.