Executive Director at BOAID Humanitarian Foundation (BOAID)

BOAID Humanitarian Foundation (BOAID) is a Nigerian non-governmental and non-profit
humanitarian organization committed to supporting vulnerable populations affected by
conflict, displacement, poverty, and disasters. BOAID works to promote durable
solutions for internally displaced persons, returnees, and host communities through
humanitarian assistance, early recovery, and development interventions.

BOAID delivers life-saving and resilience-building interventions, including livelihoods
support, nutrition, protection, education, WASH, peacebuilding, and community
development. It is of utmost importance for BOAID to operate in line with humanitarian
principles, accountability standards, and national regulations. Effective, transparent, and
reliable operational systems are essential for BOAID to remain a trusted partner to
donors and an accountable organization to the communities it serves.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Director

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment Period: Initial 1-year term (renewable based on performance)
Area of Operations: Organizational Leadership & Strategy
Reporting to: Board of Chairman/Chairperson
Supervised by: Board of Directors
Start date: As soon as the suitable candidate is identified

Background

• BOAID Humanitarian Foundation has been operational in Nigeria, delivering ​​​ humanitarian and development programs targeted at the most vulnerable populations.
• The organization works closely with communities, local authorities, and partners to implement impactful, accountable, and sustainable interventions.

Purpose / Objective of the Position

• The Executive Director will provide overall strategic, operational, and programmatic
• leadership to BOAID Humanitarian Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide transparent, accountable, and high-integrity leadership.
• Lead strategic planning and implementation.
• Oversee programs and operations.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors.
• Represent BOAID to donors and partners.
• Strengthen internal systems and resource mobilization.

Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of senior nonprofit management experience.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrable organizational Leadership and Management skills
• Business Development expertise
• Financial Management Insight
• Resource mobilization and donor relation
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Stakeholder engagement and cultural sensitivity
• Strong background in humanitarian Networking, Access negotiation and Strong background in humanitarian Networking, Access negotiation and Representation skills
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making capabilities.
• Team Building and Human Resource Management
• Strong commitment to Boaid mission and objectives and a good understanding of the public policy regulatory system.

General Regulations:

• Adhere to BOAID policies and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Return all BOAID property at contract end.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: board@boaid.org.ng using the job title as subject of the mail.

Note

•  BOAID is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion,and safeguarding.
• Qualified women and candidates from under - represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.