Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer at Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD Foundation)

Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization with the corporate affairs commission, in accordance with the Nigerian Law, FRAD work in both humanitarian and development sector to build the resilience of Vulnerable populations through our interventions in thematic areas of WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Education and early recovery and livelihood. Over the years, FRAD has reached more than 19,000 children, men, women and girls through its various interventions.

FRAD work with the Mission to build the Resilience of vulnerable populations using locally available solutions that ensure participation and bring meaningful development, leaving no one behind. Our Mission and Vision guides our programming to ensure no one is left behind.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities
Advocacy and Campaign Management:

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Plan and execute advocacy campaigns targeting key stakeholders, policymakers, and community leaders.
• Conduct advocacy visits and represent FRAD at coordination forums, stakeholder meetings, and public engagements.
• Support resource mobilization efforts through strategic partnerships and engagement.

Capacity Building:

• Conduct training needs assessments for stakeholders and community structures.
• Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and mentoring programs.
• Develop training materials and capacity-building tools.
• Promote localization and sustainability through strengthening community systems.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research and policy analysis to inform advocacy strategies.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for program improvement.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement:

• Maintain strong working relationships with government agencies, community leaders, CSOs, and partners.
• Facilitate community dialogues and engagement platforms.
• Ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles are mainstreamed in all activities.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Develop and track advocacy and capacity-building impact metrics.
• Monitor sustainability indicators and community feedback mechanisms.
• Prepare periodic reports on advocacy and capacity-building outcomes.

Communication and Outreach:

• Support communication initiatives related to advocacy campaigns.
• Contribute to visibility materials, policy briefs, and reports.

Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Support documentation, reporting, and filing of advocacy and training activities.
• Ensure activities comply with FRAD policies and donor requirements.

Professional Conduct:

• Represent FRAD in alignment with its mission and vision.
• Uphold transparency, accountability, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate innovation, creativity, and proactive problem-solving.

Performance Measures
Performance will be assessed based on:

• Advocacy impact metrics
• Capacity building impact metrics
• Sustainability indicators
• Feedback and evaluation outcomes
• Quality of stakeholder engagement
• Training effectiveness
• Innovation and creativity
• Workplace culture contribution
• Personal development and external recognition

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in humanitarian response, particularly in advocacy and community engagement.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in legal practice, advocacy, community engagement, and capacity building.
• Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri, and other local languages spoken in Borno and Yobe States.

Required Competencies and Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in public representation and stakeholder engagement
• Good listening skills and team spirit
• Honesty, accountability, and transparency
• Ability to mainstream and communicate DEI principles
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Personal Attributes:

• Timely and reliable
• Proactive and results-oriented
• Able to work under pressure
• High level of integrity
• Collaborative and adaptable.

Application Closing Date
7th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:

• A detailed CV (maximum 2 pages).
• A cover letter for the role.