Community-Based Organization (CBO) Representative at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) - 5 Openings

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community-Based Organization (CBO) Representative

Locations: Communities within Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, and Kano
Job type: Volunteer
Commitment: Flexible / Part-time, 3–6 months (renewable)
Unit: Community Structure

Job Summary

• Represents a registered or informal community group in partnership with OHRI, co-implementing activities and ensuring community ownership, participation, and sustainability of interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the partnership between OHRI and your community-based organization.
• Coordinate community participation in OHRI programs and ensure inclusive engagement.
• Provide local context, cultural insights, and community feedback to OHRI staff.
• Support the monitoring of program activities and report on community-level outcomes.
• Help sustain program benefits beyond the project cycle through local resource mobilization.
• Attend partnership meetings, training sessions, and review workshops as required.

General Information About the Volunteer Program

• Nature of Engagement: Unpaid volunteer service (non-remunerative).
• Duration: Minimum commitment of 3–6 months; renewable based on performance and organizational need.
• Locations: Adamawa State (Headquarters), Gombe State, Jigawa State, Kano State, Abuja FCT, and remote/virtual options for select roles.
• Work Schedule: Full-time (5+ days/week), part-time (2–4 days/week), or weekend-only, depending on role and agreement.
• Start Date: Rolling basis — shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually for onboarding.
• Reporting Structure: Each volunteer reports to their respective Unit Manager or State Coordinator, with overall oversight from the Executive Director.

Requirements
Specific Requirements:

• Must be a registered member or leader of a community-based organization (women's group, youth association, farmers' cooperative, religious group, etc.).
• Demonstrated community leadership and mobilization experience.
• Commitment to the values of OHRI and willingness to collaborate transparently.
• Ability to communicate in local languages and work with diverse community members.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).
• Submission of a complete application package: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

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