EORE Instructors at the Big Smile Foundation (4 Openings)

The Big Smile Foundation is a women/youth led non-governmental organization providing humanitarian assistance across the BAY states within Northeast Nigeria. We are committed to improving the everyday life of women and children across Nigeria through working closely with individuals, families, communities, and government through strategic partnership.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: EORE Instructor

Locations: Dikwa/Marte, Konduga/Gwoza, Monguno, and Ngala - Borno
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Functions / Day to day activities:

• Serve as the LGA/state Mine Action Team Lead and provide overall technical oversight of EORE activities at the LGA level. 
• Provide technical guidance, support, training, mentorship, and supervision for the delivery of TBSF EORE interventions in line with National Mine Action Standards (NMAS) and TBSF Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. 
• Guide, coach, and mentor community facilitators and volunteers in the delivery of EORE activities in accordance with approved SOPs and relevant mine action standards. 
• Ensure that EORE sessions are properly planned and delivered in conformity with approved SOPs, quality standards, and established safety protocols. 
• Establish and maintain effective liaison and coordination with community structures, leaders, schools, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate effective EORE implementation. 
• Deliver step-down training and provide ongoing capacity-building support to community facilitators and volunteers to strengthen their knowledge and skills in EORE delivery. 
• Ensure that EORE sessions are appropriately targeted at identified at-risk groups, including children, women, men, farmers, returnees, IDPs, and other vulnerable populations. 
• Ensure that EORE activities reach vulnerable and high-risk communities and populations affected by explosive ordnance contamination. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of daily, weekly, and monthly EORE activities and submit timely reports as required. 
• Represent TBSF in relevant LGA and mine action coordination meetings and forums and serve as the LGA Mine Action Coordinator when assigned. 
• Perform any other related duties or tasks as may be assigned by the supervising authority.

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent qualification in Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of continuous professional experience in humanitarian Mine action. 
• Must have a Training of Trainers certificate or Must be a certified TOT (trainer of trainers).
• Fluency in Kanuri, Hausa, and other relevant local languages. 
• Previous experience conducting EORE awareness activities and community-based EORE interventions. 
• Relevant experience in community-based facilitation, mobilization, and engagement. 
• Experience working with rural communities and diverse ethnic and cultural groups. 
• Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and practices. 
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and with minimal supervision, while demonstrating accountability and responsibility for assigned tasks. 
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, courtesy, humility, and professionalism. 
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and diverse environments.
• Must have a working laptop.

Desirable skills:

• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action in a timely manner
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and either Kanuri or Hausa.
• Interpersonal Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships and maintaining effective communication with diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Presentation Skills: Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to engage and captivate an audience.
• IT Skills: in regard to the report writing
• Organizational Competence: Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application, including Resume and Cover Letter to: wegetwork4you@thebigsmile.org using the Job Title and prefer location as subject of the email.