Outreach and Field Program Manager at Solardero

Job Summary

• The Outreach and Field Program Manager will lead Solardero Foundation’s community outreach, distribution and impact-monitoring activities across Northern Nigeria.
• The successful candidate will help identify underserved schools, women’s groups and communities; build relationships with local stakeholders; coordinate product distributions; and monitor how beneficiaries use and benefit from the Foundation’s interventions.
• This is a highly field-based position. The candidate must be willing and able to travel regularly to off-grid, rural and hard-to-reach communities, including areas with difficult terrain and limited infrastructure. All travel will be subject to appropriate safety and security assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify underserved schools, women’s groups and communities that may benefit from the Foundation’s programmes.
• Conduct community needs assessments and recommend suitable communities and beneficiaries for support.
• Build respectful relationships with traditional and community leaders, school administrators, teachers, women’s groups, local organisations and government representatives.
• Plan and coordinate the distribution of solar school bags, solar STEM kits and toys, solar cooking solutions and other Foundation-supported products.
• Register and verify beneficiaries to ensure that products reach the intended individuals, schools and communities.
• Demonstrate products and provide beneficiaries with clear guidance on their proper use, care and maintenance.
• Conduct follow-up visits to monitor product usage, functionality, beneficiary satisfaction and programme outcomes.
• Track relevant results, including changes in study hours, homework completion, school participation, product usage and benefits experienced by women and families.
• Gather beneficiary feedback, stories, photographs, videos and testimonials with appropriate consent.
• Maintain accurate beneficiary, distribution, inventory and monitoring records.
• Prepare clear and timely field reports, programme updates and recommendations.
• Receive feedback or complaints from beneficiaries and support the Foundation in resolving them appropriately.
• Help identify potential partnerships with schools, community organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that all activities respect local cultures, religious differences, beneficiary dignity and safeguarding requirements.
• Follow approved safety and security procedures during field activities and travel.
• Represent Solardero Foundation professionally during community meetings, school visits, distributions and public engagements.
• Perform other programme and outreach duties assigned by the Foundation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Community Development, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, Project Management, Environmental Studies, Renewable Energy or another relevant field.
• Candidates with substantial relevant community experience may also be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in community outreach, rural development, programme implementation, field operations, monitoring and evaluation or humanitarian work.
• Must currently reside in Northern Nigeria and have a strong understanding of the region.
• Fluency in spoken Hausa is required.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to speak one or more additional languages used in Northern Nigeria is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working with rural, underserved, minority or hard-to-reach communities.
• Strong understanding of the cultural and religious sensitivities of communities in Northern Nigeria.
• Ability to work respectfully with people from different ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Willingness and physical ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel to remote locations.
• Experience conducting interviews, surveys, beneficiary registration or field data collection.
• Ability to use a smartphone for photographs, videos, GPS coordinates and digital data collection.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Forms.
• Strong planning, communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems in the field and manage multiple activities.
• High standards of honesty, accountability, confidentiality and respect for beneficiary dignity.
• A valid driver’s licence and experience travelling within Northern Nigeria would be an advantage.
• Existing relationships with schools, community groups, traditional leaders, women’s groups or local organisations in Northern Nigeria would be an advantage.

Desired Personal Attributes:

• The ideal candidate should be compassionate, resourceful, dependable and genuinely committed to serving underserved communities.
• The individual should be comfortable listening to community members, working across different cultures and beliefs, adapting to challenging field conditions and spending significant time outside a traditional office environment.
• The candidate must be committed to serving beneficiaries fairly and respectfully, regardless of their ethnic, religious or social background.