Migration Officer at Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF)

Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) is a regional non- Governmental Organisation that focuses on the following thematic areas ; Migration, Public Health, Education, Democratic Governance, livelihood, Climate Change and Environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Migration Officer

Location: Kastina 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Migration Officer will support the implementation of migration-related activities under the SPRING Project.
• This includes addressing drivers of irregular migration, strengthening resilience of vulnerable groups, and promoting inclusive livelihood and governance systems that reduce displacement risks.
• The officer will assist with field-level migration assessments, community sensitization, coordination with stakeholders, and delivery of livelihood–migration activities that enhance the socio-economic opportunities of youth and women.
• The role contributes to AYGF’s mission to promote safe migration, peaceful coexistence, and climate-resilient communities.
• The Migration Officer will collaborate closely with government agencies, community structures, and development partners (including IOM, UNDP, and WFP) to ensure coherence with national migration, peacebuilding, and climate adaptation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation and Coordination:

• Support the integration and implementation of migration-related activities within project work plans.
• Assist in conducting field assessments on migration trends, vulnerability drivers, and community needs.
• Liaise with AYGF teams, community structures, and partners to ensure activities align with national migration and resilience priorities.
• Attend migration-related coordination meetings and represent the project when delegated.
• Contribute to the development of frameworks and tools for monitoring migration trends linked to climate and resource-based conflict.
• Contribute to the development of frameworks and tools for monitoring migration trends linked to climate and resource-based conflict.
• Represent AYGF in migration-focused coordination meetings, workshops, and policy dialogues.

Migration and Livelihoods Programming:

• Oversee the implementation of activities that strengthen the resilience of vulnerable youth and women to irregular migration and displacement.
• Support training in green skills, regenerative agriculture, and eco-enterprise development as alternative livelihood pathways.
• Facilitate the creation and strengthening of cooperatives and savings groups for economic reintegration and empowerment of returnees or migration-prone individuals.
• Work with the MEAL team to document evidence of livelihood–migration linkages and adaptive solutions.

Community Engagement and Awareness:

• Facilitate community awareness sessions on safe and regular migration, reintegration, and resilience-building.
• Collaborate with local leaders and community-based organizations to promote inclusive governance and resource-sharing mechanisms.
• Support intercommunal dialogue processes addressing migration pressures linked to land, water, and pasture competition.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support engagement with state and federal institutions (e.g., Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and migration-related agencies).
• Participate in joint activities with development partners such as IOM, UNDP, and WFP.
• Contribute to documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and community success stories for knowledge sharing.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Work with the MEAL team to track migration-related indicators under the Project Tracking, Monitoring, and Accountability System (PTMAS).
• Ensure regular data collection on migration trends, including disaggregated information on gender, age, and location.
• Contribute to project reporting, case studies, and knowledge products on climate-induced migration and resilience.

Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Protection:

• Ensure migration programming is gender-responsive and disability-inclusive.
• Integrate psychosocial support, protection, and trauma healing approaches into community interventions.
• Promote youth and women leadership in migration governance and decision-making platforms.

Qualifications and Experience
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Migration Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in migration management, resilience programming, or community development in Nigeria or similar contexts.
• Proven experience working on projects related to climate change, livelihoods, or peacebuilding.
• Strong understanding of irregular migration dynamics in northern Nigeria, including youth vulnerability factors.
• Experience engaging with government, NGOs, and international partners (e.g., IOM, UNDP, WFP).
• Excellent facilitation, coordination, and communication skills (written and spoken English required).
• Proficiency in project management tools, monitoring frameworks, and report writing.
• Experience in community engagement, dialogue facilitation, and coordination with local stakeholders.

Desired:

• Advanced degree in Migration or Humanitarian Studies, Development Practice, or Public Policy.
• Knowledge of Hausa language and familiarity with Katsina State context.
• Experience in integrating gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into migration or livelihood programs.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining relevant experience and motivation to: recruitment@aygf.org using “Migration Officer– SPRING Project” as the subject of the mail.