Jobs at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI)

Job Purpose

• The Human Resources Officer supports the Human Resources and Admin Manager in the effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and systems across the COOPI Nigeria mission.
• The role focuses on operational HR functions, compliance, staff relations, recruitment coordination, and performance management support, ensuring alignment with COOPI policies and Nigerian labor laws.
• The HR Officer operates under the guidance and approval of the HR/Admin Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of COOPI HR policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with local labor laws and regulations.
• Monitor compliance with Nigerian labor laws and internal HR procedures and flag issues to the HR/Admin Manager.
• Support HR audits, internal reviews, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, including vacancy announcements, shortlisting, interview scheduling, and reference checks.
• Support the HR/Admin Manager in reviewing Job Descriptions for consistency with mission staffing plans.
• Coordinate staff onboarding, inductions, and probation follow-ups.
• Support the implementation of the performance appraisal system, track appraisal timelines, and compile completed appraisals.
• Assist in identifying learning and development needs and coordinating training activities.
• Support staff development initiatives as guided by the HR/Admin Manager.
• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR-related staff inquiries.
• Support the handling of employee relations issues, including disciplinary processes and grievance documentation, under the guidance of the HR/Admin Manager.
• Maintain and update HR databases, trackers, and reporting tools.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with 3–5 years’ experience in an HR role, preferably within an INGO or multi-location organization.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional HR Certification required
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• Fluency in English (oral and written)

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Overall responsibilities

• The Safety & Security Officer - SSO is responsible to follow up the security context in COOPI areas of intervention and assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for COOPI employees and visitors, premises, and assets as well as maintaining regular communication with staff during field movement.
• The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize safety and security and that they are adhered to at all times.
• The Safety and Security Officer is responsible for supporting the North Central Nigeria team in Benue and Plateau States (with possible support to Kaduna and Katsina States) to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all field operations and that the high-quality information is available for decision making.
• The incumbent is delegated to propose, define and apply the security rules approved by the Head of Mission.
• He / she is also in charge of monitoring the security context and preparing factual and analytical reports to assist the HoM in its analysis.
• The incumbent must conduct an ongoing analysis of the context and any perceived threats, in order to ensure the safe movement of personnel, the safety of all resources and the implementation of programs.
• He / she will provide advice and engage in staff capacity development for all aspects of security.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the direct supervision of the Area Coordinator, he / she:

Policies and Procedures:

• Work with the Country logistic Coordinator and the Head of mission to develop, consolidate, implement, and regularly review operating procedures and security plans.
• Ensure the availability of all the instruments needed to guarantee the security in the area of interventions in North Central Nigeria.
• Monitor the security situation in the field, reports to the Area Coordinator, promptly and effectively report risks and propose mitigation actions.
• In coordination with the Area Coordinator, the Country Logistics and the Head of mission, revises and updates the organization’s security tools.

Staff and Vehicle Movement:

• In collaboration with the Area coordinator, logistics and project team, monitor movement and provide security guidance to international and national staff on the current situation in operational areas.
• Daily track and record all COOPI field movement within North Central Nigeria.
• Serve as focal point with drivers during interstate movement by tracking the location of all vehicles and staff and communicate with COOPI Country Logistic Coordinator / logistics officers.
• Regularly conduct field visits to assess field site compliance with safety and security procedure during field activities.
• Ensure vehicle and personal tracking systems are appropriate, fully resourced, and operational.

Monitoring and Analysis:

• Collect and report information regarding politics and security in Northern Central Nigeria as well as on safety and security issues concerning COOPI.
• Respond to security relevant incidents with information gathering and inform the CCOPI Area Coordinator or Country Logistic Coordinator and the Head of Mission.
• Undertake continual assessments of equipment (including vehicles) and organizational assets to ensure that minimal conditions for security are met. Prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Conduct monthly health and safety inspections such as, but not limited to: fire extinguishers, smoke/fire detectors and inspection of COOPI facilities in North Central Nigeria.
• Regularly inventory and stock as necessary hibernation kits, first aid kits, and vehicle safety kits, communication gadgets; ensure that staff know what is in the kits and how and when to use them.
• Submit regular contextual updates (weekly / monthly situational reports) to the Area coordinator.
• Work closely with COOPI field teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written Incident Report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately.
• Take appropriate measures to secure COOPI premises, personnel, assets, and properties by regularly monitoring and control of COOPI existing security set-up.
• Check that facilities and equipment conform to security norms (closures and doorways are in a good state, open spaces lit up, buildings identified, fire extinguishers present, electrical installations buried, etc.).
• Liaise with other humanitarian actors in the field in order to obtain information on the safety and security situation.
• Gather security incidents concerning areas of operations and organize them in a security incident database (mapping of security incidents, graphics and data).
• Regularly analyze and update COOPI's vulnerabilities in its areas of intervention.
• Immediate alerts in the event of a drastic change in the context or significant incidents.
• Advise and propose solutions (in particular to improve access to beneficiaries) proactively.

Coordination and Networking:

• Maintain a wide professional and personal network of influential actors and clearly communicate COOPI’s status and mission in North Central Nigeria.
• Participate in meetings concerning security.
• Create, develop and maintain a contextual and security information and exchange networks in COOPI intervention areas in North Central Nigeria.
• Develop and maintain a safety network with COOPI players already present in the areas of intervention.
• Build acceptance to facilitate continuity of current COOPI programs and any future humanitarian or development programming by liaising with local communities, local authorities and other humanitarian actors and stakeholders within the states.
• Coordinate regularly with the Area Coordinator, Head of Mission and the Country Logistic Coordinator on safety and security issues and fulfill all reporting requirements.

Safety Procedure:

• Regularly update and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure their compliance with COOPI security rules.
• Propose, define and write new SOPs when needed on the mission.
• Carry out regular site visits to verify the knowledge, application and validity of SOPs.
• Ensure the proper use, operation, updating of equipment and practical safety measures (safety trunks, safe-rooms, etc.). Correct any problems (explanation-training for staff, implementation, proposals for change or improvement of SOPs, etc.) and report to his superiors on the state of security on the bases.
• Ensure the implementation and respect of the SOPs on the mission, in conjunction with the Logistics Department with regard to their technical and practical application as well as the monitoring of materials related to security.
• Contributes to the development of risk mitigation strategies, including the drafting or adaptation of SOPs to the environment, Safety instructions and Contingency Plans (including Crisis response, Relocation plan, hibernation Relocation Plan and Evacuation Plan).
• Ensure that perimeter security staff (guards) have the capacities to perform their duties as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Trainings:

• Assist the Country Logistic Coordinator to provide training (s) that may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CPs), Security Management, Incident Reporting, Prevention and Response Mechanisms, Communications (including satellite phones), and risk / threat analysis.

Code of conduct and associated policies:

• Treat beneficiaries with dignity and apply COOPI’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the field, including sensitizing Field Monitors and vendors/agents on such principles.
• Promote the zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption and ensure adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct and Anti-Fraud policy.
• This ToR shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the Area Coordinator or Head of Mission or the Logistic and Security Coordinator for what concerns the implementation of the security and safety actions.

Minimum Requirements

• A Higher National Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Security Operations and Management / Criminology / Disaster Management / Public administration / International relations / Business.
• Administration / Education - Languages or a field related to humanitarian work. A bachelors’ degree in similar field will be added advantage.
• Mandatory Computer use skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet).
• Fluency in English (written, spoken, comprehension). Knowledge of local language is highly desired (Hausa).
• Must have completed NYSC service or submit exception certificate.
• Training in First Aid and Fire Safety.
• Relevant security management certifications will be added advantage.
• Competent report writing skills.
• Basic Mapping or GIS skills.
• Disaster management and response training/ certification.

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• At least 3 years security-related experience with UN/INGOs/CBOs operating in the North Central Nigeria either in safety and security, logistics or administration. Relevant experience from any other institution will also be considered.
• Ability to comprehend security related subjects such as threat/risk assessment, security management, and personal and organizational physical security awareness.
• Previous services with any of the Nigerian Disciplined forces, Certificate of discharge or recommendation from immediate supervisor will be required as proof.
• Proven experience or ability of working effectively in complex security environments and situations with an articulate understanding of the conflict in northeast.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa).
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Ability to work closely, professionally and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.
• Sound judgment / open minded and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and planning skills.
• Interpersonal communication and proven written / presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and socio-political context of Nigeria.
• Flexibility and ability to work long hours and to be deployed on short notice.

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Overall responsibilities

• The Housekeeper / Office Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall tidiness of COOPI’s office premises, guest house, and compound.
• This includes performing routine cleaning, laundry, basic cooking, grocery shopping, and supporting staff comfort and safety through consistent sanitary practices.

Cleaning and Sanitation Duties:

• Perform daily cleaning of office spaces, guest rooms, common areas, and compound, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting.
• Clean restrooms, toilets, hand basins, kitchen areas, and workstations, ensuring hygiene standards are met at all times.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, telephones, remote controls, switches) at least 2–3 times a day.
• Empty and sanitize trash bins, paper shred containers, and transport waste to designated collection points.

Laundry and Housekeeping:

• Provide laundry services for guesthouse residents and ensure proper use of antiseptic and detergent products.
• Maintain tidiness in guest rooms, including making beds and organizing personal areas.
• Replenish consumables (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels, etc.) in offices, restrooms, and guesthouse areas as needed.

Kitchen and Food Support:

• Assist with cooking duties and ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen surfaces, utensils, and appliances.

Maintenance and Stock Monitoring:

• Report any damaged or non-functioning items (e.g., equipment, furniture) in the office, guest house, or compound to the Logistics Officer promptly.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning and hygiene supplies and request replacements when necessary.
• Sweep the compound and maintain external cleanliness.
• Perform other related tasks as required by the supervisor or other designated staff to ensure smooth operations and a comfortable working/living environment.

General Support Duties:

• Sweep the compound and maintain external cleanliness.
• Perform other related tasks as required by the supervisor or other designated staff to ensure smooth operations and a comfortable working/living environment.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2 years experience.

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Scope of the Position

• COOPI seeks to recruit a Peacebuilding and Community Engagement Officer to contribute to the implementation of peacebuilding and community engagement activities in North Central (Benue and Plateau) and North West (Kaduna and Katsina) Nigeria under the FCDO-funded project “Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG).”
• The project is implemented in consortium with Tetra Tech and in collaboration with relevant government ministries, departments, and agencies.
• The Peacebuilding and Community Engagement Officer will play a key role in supporting and implementing initiatives that promote peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution within targeted communities. 
• The position will require close collaboration with local stakeholders, community leaders, civil society actors, and project partners to facilitate dialogue, strengthen relationships, and develop sustainable peacebuilding strategies.
• Key responsibilities will include organizing community-based peacebuilding activities, supporting stakeholder engagement processes, monitoring and documenting project outcomes and impact to contribute to positive and sustainable social change.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Area Coordinator or another designated staff, the Peace Building and Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for the following key duties:

Project Implementation:

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop and implement peace-building initiatives and activities in line with project objectives.
• Facilitate community dialogues, workshops, and training on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and reconciliation.
• Support the development and implementation of local peace-building strategies, considering the cultural and social context of the target communities.
• Provide guidance and support to local community leaders, civil society organizations, and volunteers engaged in peace-building activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and propose adaptive measures to ensure effective implementation.

Community Engagement:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key community members, local leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites and engage directly with community members to understand their needs, perspectives, and concerns.
• Foster a sense of ownership and participation among community members by promoting inclusive decision-making processes.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings and forums to encourage open dialogue, conflict resolution, and mutual understanding.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Implement monitoring and evaluation activities to track the progress and impact of peace-building activities.
• Collect data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports on project activities, outputs, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices to contribute to knowledge sharing and organizational learning.
• Lead the reporting of community engagement and peacebuilding activities.
• Promote a culture of learning within the team by actively sharing challenges and lessons learned.

Networking and Partnerships:

• Collaborate with external stakeholders to leverage resources, expertise, and support for project activities.
• Represent the organization in relevant meetings, conferences, and events related to peace-building and conflict resolution.
• Foster collaborative relationships with other peace-building practitioners and organizations to promote knowledge exchange and collective impact.

Technical Support and Capacity Building:

• Ensure understanding and adoption of conflict sensitivity concepts and approaches across all COOPI interventions in North Central Nigeria.
• Support the COOPI team in North Central Nigeria on conflict sensitivity analysis and decision-making processes.
• Develop tools, facilitate training/workshops, and provide technical support on programming decisions.

Context and Conflict Analysis:

• Collect relevant data on drivers/triggers of conflict and community tensions in the area of operation.
• Participate in impact assessments of community engagements and peacebuilding initiatives.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on conflict sensitivity programming to COOPI partners.
• Support the COOPI program teams in carrying out conflict assessments in newly accessible areas.
• Ensure that conflict assessments are updated and shared with relevant COOPI staff and partners.

Code of conduct and associated policies:

• Treat beneficiaries with dignity and apply COOPI’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the field, including sensitizing Field Monitors and vendors/agents on such principles.
• Promote the zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption and ensure adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct and Anti-Fraud policy.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Development Studies, Social Work, or related field.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in peacebuilding and community engagement, conflict resolution, community development, or social cohesion programs.
• Experience working with community-based structures such as youth groups, women groups, traditional leaders, or community committees.
• Knowledge of conflict dynamics (particularly natural resource based) in North Central Nigeria, mediation techniques, and community dialogue facilitation.
• Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected environments.
• Strong understanding of livelihood programs such as VSLA and natural resource management is an added advantage.
• Experience working with NGOs or development programs is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages:

• Strong and highly developed technical skills in disaster risk management international practices
• Self-supporting in computers (word processing, spreadsheets, internet and web-based searching etc.)
• Solid and tested analytical skills
• Operational management and reporting skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Fluently spoken and written in English is required
• Have a knowledge of a local language preferably Hausa.

Competencies and values:

• Accountability
• National Society Relations
• Teamwork-interpersonal skills
• Integrity and personal conduct
• Professionalism
• Communication Managerial effectiveness
• Initiative and direction
• Flexibility, Patience and adaptability-sensitivity to diversity
• Adhere to COOPI values and abide by the code of conduct and other policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

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Overall Responsibilities

• The Outsourced Community Mobilizer (Consultant) will play a central role in enhancing community engagement and ensuring effective communication between the project and the affected populations.
• The role focuses on disseminating accurate and timely information, creating awareness through community structures, and strengthening community-based mechanisms to support informed decision-making and access to services.
• This includes mobilizing and coordinating with key community stakeholders such as peace clubs, local peace committees, rapid response teams, and local government officials to ensure the success of the BMZ project activities.

Key Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Conflict and Peace Building Officer, the Outsourced Community Mobilizer will be responsible for;
Community Engagement and Information Dissemination:

• Lead community-level outreach activities to share critical information related to project interventions, including entitlements, service availability, and feedback mechanisms.
• Conduct regular sensitization sessions based on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to address community concerns and improve knowledge about the project.
• Facilitate pre- and post-distribution messaging campaigns, ensuring communities are well informed about distribution dates, locations, and eligibility criteria.
• Support in identifying and utilizing appropriate communication channels (e.g., community radio, mobile announcements, posters) tailored to the local context and languages.

Collaboration with Community Structures:

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local peace clubs, local peace committees, traditional and religious leaders, women and youth groups, and other key influencers to foster community trust and participation.
• Coordinate closely with Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to align outreach activities with local priorities and ensure support for interventions.
• Provide capacity-building sessions for peace clubs and local peace committees on community dialogue, conflict resolution, and information sharing.

Mentoring and Support to Community-Based Structures:

• Mentor and coach existing community structures (e.g., peer mother support groups, community volunteers) on effective communication strategies and how to guide beneficiaries through service pathways.
• Train and support Rapid Response Committees on community mobilization, early warning systems, and basic response protocols during emergencies or community disturbances.
• Encourage the active participation of community-based organizations and volunteer networks in outreach and awareness initiatives.

Referrals and Service Linkages:

• Facilitate the community-based referral process by identifying needs and linking individuals to appropriate service providers, including protection, health, education, and livelihood actors.
• Follow up on referred cases to ensure services were received and document feedback to improve the referral process.

Community Empowerment and Behavioural Change Communication:

• Promote positive behavior changes by designing culturally sensitive messages aimed at improving health, hygiene, and protection outcomes in the community.
• Encourage community members to actively participate in mass campaigns and outreach service delivery events.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Other Duties:

• Document outreach activities, attendance, and community feedback to inform program adjustments and learning.
• Contribute to periodic reporting, success stories, and case studies reflecting community impact.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast of developments in conflict sensitive programming and humanitarian response.
• Perform other duties as necessary, commensurate with professional background and experience, as deemed by the supervisor.
• This Terms of Reference outlines the key responsibilities and expectations for the Outsourced Community Mobilizers under the WFP/BMZ-funded project.
• The role is pivotal in ensuring that WFP/COOPI delivers high-quality conflict resolution and peace building assistance to support the resilience and recovery of displaced populations in Northeast Nigeria.

Language Requirements:

• Spoken and written fluency in English, Hausa, Kanuri.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an HND qualification with 2 years experience.

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Job Summary

• The Rural Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing infrastructure projects that support agricultural development, design and supervising the construction of macro-water harvesting and micro-water harvesting structures, market stalls, and for improving rural livelihoods.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, with experience in rural development projects.

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, supervise, and maintain rural infrastructure (water systems, irrigation, catch dams, feeder roads, soil conservation structures, market stalls) to boost resilience.
• Improve water access and management to mitigate conflicts over scarce resources.
• Promote climate-resilient engineering solutions for agriculture and disaster risk reduction.
• Strengthen community participation in infrastructure projects to foster ownership and social cohesion.
• Ensure technical solutions align with conflict-sensitive and gender-inclusive approaches.

Main Duties and Tasks

• Assess and rehabilitate boreholes, wells, and small-scale irrigation systems to support farming and livestock.
• Design low-cost water harvesting systems (e.g., sand dams, check dams) to combat drought.
• Train Water User Committees (WUCs) on maintenance and equitable water distribution.
• Mitigate water-related conflicts by improving fair access for farmers, herders, and households.
• Construct soil erosion control structures (terraces, gabions, windbreaks) to restore degraded farmlands.
• Support climate-smart irrigation (flood/drip/sprinkler systems) for dry-season farming.
• Design post-harvest storage facilities (grain silos, solar dryers) to reduce losses.
• Implement community-based watershed management plans to prevent flooding/desertification.
• Supervise construction of multi-purpose community assets (e.g., grinding mills, storage hubs).
• Rehabilitate feeder roads and bridges to improve market access and reduce isolation of conflict-prone areas.
• Develop BOQs (Bills of Quantities), designs, and tender documents for rural infrastructure projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with quality/safety standards in construction.
• Document lessons learned and success stories for scaling up interventions.

Key Deliverables

• Functional water points (boreholes, irrigation schemes) with trained maintenance committees.
• Erosion control and land restoration structures to improve farm productivity.
• Rehabilitated rural infrastructure (roads, bridges, storage facilities) enhancing market access.
• Reduced resource-based conflicts through equitable infrastructure planning.
• Technical reports, maps, and monitoring data on project impacts.

Capacity Building:
Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support in Development and implementation of robust M&E frameworks to measure program impact.
• Analyze data to inform program adaptations and report on progress against indicators

Proposal Development:

• Contribute to the development of proposals for funding, ensuring the inclusion of cash-based interventions and livelihood components.
• Collaborate with the program development team to align proposals with donor priorities.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Coordinate with government (Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture), NGOs, and UN agencies (e.g., FAO, IOM).
• Engage with humanitarian actors, government agencies, and local authorities for coordinated response.

Gender and Inclusion:

• Ensure that project activities are gender-sensitive and inclusive, addressing the needs of all beneficiary groups.
• Integrate gender and inclusion strategies into program planning and implementation.

Reporting:

• Prepare timely and accurate reports on civil work activities for COOPI, WFP, and other stakeholders.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for organizational knowledge.

Networking and Partnerships:

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Leverage partnerships to enhance program reach and impact.

Knowledge Sharing:

• Facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and learning within COOPI and the broader humanitarian community.
• Organize workshops and learning events to share insights from the program.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast of developments in cash programming and humanitarian response.
• Perform other duties as necessary, commensurate with professional background and experience, as deemed by the supervisor.
• This Terms of Reference outlines the key responsibilities and expectations for the Rural Engineer under the WFP/BMZ-funded project.
• The role is pivotal in ensuring that COOPI delivers high-quality cash assistance to support the resilience and recovery of displaced populations in Northeast Nigeria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in rural engineering or infrastructure development.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, project management, and construction practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in engineering software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Scope of the Position

• COOPI seeks to recruit a Peacebuilding and Community Engagement Officer to contribute to the implementation of peacebuilding and community engagement activities in North Central (Benue and Plateau) and North West (Kaduna and Katsina) Nigeria under the FCDO-funded project “Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG).”
• The project is implemented in consortium with Tetra Tech and in collaboration with relevant government ministries, departments, and agencies.
• The Peacebuilding and Community Engagement Officer will play a key role in supporting and implementing initiatives that promote peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution within targeted communities.
• The position will require close collaboration with local stakeholders, community leaders, civil society actors, and project partners to facilitate dialogue, strengthen relationships, and develop sustainable peacebuilding strategies.
• Key responsibilities will include organizing community-based peacebuilding activities, supporting stakeholder engagement processes, monitoring and documenting project outcomes and impact to contribute to positive and sustainable social change.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Area Coordinator or another designated staff, the Peace Building and Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for the following key duties:

Project Implementation:

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop and implement peace-building initiatives and activities in line with project objectives.
• Facilitate community dialogues, workshops, and training on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and reconciliation.
• Support the development and implementation of local peace-building strategies, considering the cultural and social context of the target communities.
• Provide guidance and support to local community leaders, civil society organizations, and volunteers engaged in peace-building activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and propose adaptive measures to ensure effective implementation.

Community Engagement:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key community members, local leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites and engage directly with community members to understand their needs, perspectives, and concerns.
• Foster a sense of ownership and participation among community members by promoting inclusive decision-making processes.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings and forums to encourage open dialogue, conflict resolution, and mutual understanding.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Implement monitoring and evaluation activities to track the progress and impact of peace-building activities.
• Collect data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports on project activities, outputs, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices to contribute to knowledge sharing and organizational learning.
• Lead the reporting of community engagement and peacebuilding activities.
• Promote a culture of learning within the team by actively sharing challenges and lessons learned.

Networking and Partnerships:

• Collaborate with external stakeholders to leverage resources, expertise, and support for project activities.
• Represent the organization in relevant meetings, conferences, and events related to peace-building and conflict resolution.
• Foster collaborative relationships with other peace-building practitioners and organizations to promote knowledge exchange and collective impact.

Technical Support and Capacity Building:

• Ensure understanding and adoption of conflict sensitivity concepts and approaches across all COOPI interventions in North Central Nigeria.
• Support the COOPI team in North Central Nigeria on conflict sensitivity analysis and decision-making processes.
• Develop tools, facilitate training/workshops, and provide technical support on programming decisions.

Context and Conflict Analysis:

• Collect relevant data on drivers/triggers of conflict and community tensions in the area of operation.
• Participate in impact assessments of community engagements and peacebuilding initiatives.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on conflict sensitivity programming to COOPI partners.
• Support the COOPI program teams in carrying out conflict assessments in newly accessible areas.
• Ensure that conflict assessments are updated and shared with relevant COOPI staff and partners.

Code of conduct and associated policies:

• Treat beneficiaries with dignity and apply COOPI’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the field, including sensitizing Field Monitors and vendors/agents on such principles.
• Promote the zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption and ensure adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct and Anti-Fraud policy.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Development Studies, Social Work, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in peacebuilding and community engagement, conflict resolution, community development, or social cohesion programs.
• Experience working with community-based structures such as youth groups, women groups, traditional leaders, or community committees.
• Knowledge of conflict dynamics (particularly natural resource based) in North Central Nigeria, mediation techniques, and community dialogue facilitation.
• Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected environments.
• Strong understanding of livelihood programs such as VSLA and natural resource management is an added advantage.
• Experience working with NGOs or development programs is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages:

• Strong and highly developed technical skills in disaster risk management international practices
• Self-supporting in computers (word processing, spreadsheets, internet and web-based searching etc.)
• Solid and tested analytical skills
• Operational management and reporting skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Fluently spoken and written in English is required
• Have a knowledge of a local language preferably Hausa.

Competencies and values:

• Accountability
• National Society Relations
• Teamwork-interpersonal skills
• Integrity and personal conduct
• Professionalism
• Communication Managerial effectiveness
• Initiative and direction
• Flexibility, Patience and adaptability-sensitivity to diversity
• Adhere to COOPI values and abide by the code of conduct and other policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

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Job Summary

• Under the general supervision and guidance of the Logistics Coordinator or other designated staff.
• The Logistics Officer will be responsible for procurement-related tasks, including filing and electronically archiving all necessary procurement documents, tracking and verifying original invoices before payment, issuing tender documents to vendors upon request following tender announcements, and ensuring that supplier and price lists are regularly updated and checked for validity.

Responsibilities
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Logistics Coordinator or another designated staff, the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following key duties:
Procurement:

• Filing of all necessary procurement documents and archiving electronically.
• Tracking and monitoring all original invoices and verifing before payment.
• Issuing tender documents to vendors on request after tender is announced.
• Ensure updating of suppliers list and price lists and regularly checking on price validity for updates.
• Data entry on procurement software (REGOLO) and uploading the required documentation accordingly.
• Maintain the records of Assets and Equipment for base.
• Ensure that the assets that are issued to staff are authorized, recorded and necessary paper work exists as per the policy of COOPI.
• Ensure that all assets in the base and office are properly maintained and looked after. Any mis-use and abuse are reported to the Head of Base.
• Ensure that all procured materias are properly stored and correctly recorded and the store is well maintained,
• Alert the relevant project staff about the receipts and dispatches and coordinate with them, as it may be necessary.
• Ensure that stores register are updated and stock reports are produced, including fuel consumption report and circulated to the Logistics Coordinator and the Head of Base on monthly basis.
• Ensure that all generators/inverters and power systems are well maintained and remain in excellent condition, at all times.
• Ensure that servicing on all power equipment and generators are carried out regularly in an efficient manner and that individual service scheduling for each machine exits and records are kept properly.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of drivers and rental cars and ensure that all the rental cars are properly cleaned, well maintained and driver/used as per the polices of the organization.
• Ensure proper fuel storage and management at base and update the fuel tracking form deligently.
• Submit monthly logistics and fuel consumption reports to the Logistics Coordinator.
• Ensure the asset inventory register is updated regularly and submit to LogCo quaterly or as per need.
• Support the identification and contracting of premises (office, guesthouses & warehouses) based on geographical, operational and financial criteria, in close liaison with the LogCo.
• Contribute to ensure proper working and living conditions for all staff in each premises by providing appropriate power supply, drinking water, stationery etc.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for travel arrangements and reservations as necessary.
• Manage vehicle fleet and ensure that the trip logs are counter-signed by the lead passengers.
• Support policy implementation in procurement / logistics to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of organization by working with respective coordinators.
• Undertake market survey on a regular basis to obtain prices at competitive costs for services and goods.
• Liaise with the security officer to ensure maximum security of all property and staff both in office and field location.
• Supervise all housekeepers and ensure efficient and effective execution of their cardinal functions
• Perform quarterly appraisal for vendors and update the supplier’s database.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor / HoB / Area coordinator.

Code of conduct and associated policies:

• Treat beneficiaries with dignity and apply COOPI’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the field, including sensitizing Field Monitors and vendors/agents on such principles.
• Promote the zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption and ensure adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct and Anti-Fraud policy.

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

• University degree in either Logistics, supply chain management, or equivalent, Business Administration, or another relevant field experience with additional years of related work experience and / or specialized training / courses.

Experience

• 3 years working with an NGO in a similar position.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of supply Chain and procurement cycle, concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of common procurement/logistics principles and the ability to quickly assimilate COOPI and donors’ processes and systems;
• Ability to rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information.

Competencies:

• Good communication and negotiation skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapts quickly to different situations.
• Excellent oral, and writing skills.
• Well organized and detail-oriented;
• Ability to work independently and in a team with other departments and units

Essential:

• Be professional, motivated, flexible, and culturally sensitive
• Be excellent in communication skills and proficient in report writing especially tender reports and monthly reports.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programming (Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relationships with people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an autonomous manner.
• Previous work experience with INGOs and UN Organization is desirable

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the local languages at duty station.
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Previous experience in a similar position.