Job Opportunities at CARE International

Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking a Head of Humanitarian Response and DRR that will support CARE Nigeria’s consolidation in the Northeast and the expansion of humanitarian operations to other parts of the country, in line with evolving needs. As a key member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the position holder ensures high-quality humanitarian and disaster risk reduction (DRR) interventions, effective program design and fundraising, strengthened emergency preparedness, and robust internal and external coordination. The Head of Humanitarian Response and DRR plays a strategic role in linking short-term humanitarian actions with long-term development programming across key sectors including Food and Livelihood Security, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Gender in Emergencies (GiE), and resilience. The role ensures that CARE’s programming principles, humanitarian standards, gender-transformative approaches, and accountability frameworks are upheld across all interventions. He/She will manage a team of sectoral specialists and work closely with Program Implementation, MEAL, Partnerships & Grants, Resource Mobilization, Finance, Operations, local and international partners, and relevant CARE International (CI) members.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Program Design, Development, Planning and Fundraising 

• Support the Director of Program in overall assessments, program design, planning, and resource mobilization strategies.
• Contribute to the development and updating of a fundraising strategy that strengthens the Country Office’s ability to secure diversified funding.
• Coordinate proposal development processes with the Director of Program, Business Development Manager, and program teams, ensuring alignment with CARE’s strategic priorities.
• Strengthen CO capacity in high-quality proposal development, report writing, and adherence to program design standards.
• Integrate mechanisms and systems into program design to enhance program efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Support inception/orientation workshops for new projects and provide guidance on essential implementation standards.

Job Responsibility #2: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPP) Capacity 

• Lead the development, implementation, and updating of the Country Office’s Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) and Emergency Response Strategy (ERS) based on CI standards.
• Continuously monitor the humanitarian context and adjust EPP scenarios and ERS targets accordingly.
• Report progress and advise senior leadership on EPP/ERS implementation challenges or changes.
• Support integration of humanitarian actions into longer-term development programming.
• Develop and implement capacity-building plans for CARE staff and partners on accountability, humanitarian principles, program design, EPP, ERS, gender transformation, and sectoral standards.
• Facilitate learning sessions with M&E and program teams to improve program design and implementation quality.
• Maintain active representation in the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Job Responsibility #3: Liaison, Coordination, Engagement & Partnerships

• Strengthen and expand consortia, partnerships, and other engagement mechanisms to enhance reach and program sustainability.
• Maintain effective relationships with CMPs, CEG, RMU, donors, INGOs, UN agencies, and CARE sector technical teams.
• Support M&E, Communications, and program teams in enhancing CARE’s visibility and external engagement.
• Represent CARE Nigeria in key humanitarian coordination platforms, including UN Clusters, INGOs forums, and donor meetings.
• Support strategic partnership development in collaboration with Partnerships & Grants and program teams.
• Participate actively in the CLT, SLT, and other strategic working groups

Job Responsibility #4: Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning

• Support the M&E unit and program teams in establishing a comprehensive M&E framework for emergency preparedness and response.
• Lead sectoral teams in reviewing project performance, strategy implementation, and progress against logical frameworks and targets.
• Review humanitarian budgets, burn rates, and expenditure trends; support timely corrective actions and budget revisions.
• Develop project progress tracking tools in collaboration with Grants & Partnerships to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Oversee timely development, review, and submission of donor reports and internal program reports.
• Support development and review of implementation plans, EPP, ERS, and other strategic planning documents.

Job Responsibility #5: Leadership and Quality Assurance for Sectoral Specialists

• Recruit, supervise, and support Sectoral Specialists in line with the CO strategy.
• Ensure program designs meet CARE, CI, and donor standards for quality, accountability, and technical rigor.
• Review, update, and disseminate sectoral checklists and guidelines (e.g., cash, gender, accountability, protection, conflict sensitivity).
• Develop new sectoral guidance and strategies as needed to improve program quality.
• Review field program implementation with Sr. Manager-Implementation to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure gender-transformative programming and effective mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes such as protection, advocacy, and conflict sensitivity.
• Support sectoral teams and program managers to meet minimum standards and strengthen technical coherence.

Resource Mobilization

• Lead on CARE’s fundraising and resource mobilization efforts for the Humanitarian programme, including donor engagement and development of high-quality proposals.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Program or senior leadership.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• A University degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 8-15 years of Proven experience leading humanitarian programming in complex and multicultural environments.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian standards, principles, and safeguarding approaches, including PSEA.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination, advocacy, and high-level representation.
• Experience managing multi-sectoral programs with multiple donors in conflict or emergency settings.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and partnership-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization and donor engagement.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Dynamic, participatory leadership style with the ability to lead and motivate multi-cultural teams.
• Ability to manage complex budgets and multi-disciplinary teams

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking a Gender and Protection Sector Lead that will be responsible for establishing and leading CARE’s Gender and Protection portfolio in Northeast Nigeria. The role will provide strategic direction, technical leadership, program quality assurance, and representation with government, UN agencies, donors, and other partners. The position ensures that CARE’s Gender and Protection expertise is adapted to the context and results in high-quality, gender-sensitive, protection-focused interventions across all sectors. The incumbent will also support capacity building, policy influence, advocacy, and learning. The position is based in Maiduguri with frequent travel and reports to the Head of Humanitarian and DRR while working closely with sector specialists, program teams, and the Program Director Gender and Protection encompasses activities aimed at ensuring full respect for the rights of all individuals in line with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. This includes addressing gender inequalities, protection risks, and ensuring dignity and safety regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or background. In crisis settings such as North-East Nigeria—affected by conflict, displacement, gender-based violence (GBV), weakened institutions, and disrupted community systems—CARE plays a critical role in supporting civilians through GBV prevention and response, child protection, and protection of internally displaced persons. CARE’s humanitarian mandate is to meet the immediate needs of crisis-affected populations in ways that also address underlying causes of vulnerability. In line with this, CARE prioritizes women and girls’ empowerment, gender equality, GBV prevention and response, and meaningful engagement of men and boys.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Preparations, Orientation and Priorities Setting

• Compile background information on gender, social relations, GBV, and protection issues affecting the population.
• Gather and disseminate guidance and policies on GBV, protection, and SEA specific to NE Nigeria.
• Set priorities, deliverables, and timelines with senior CO leadership.
• Review CARE systems, structures, HR and administrative policies to ensure gender and protection sensitivity; recommend improvements as needed.
• Establish internal and external networks with staff, partners, coordination bodies, government ministries, local leaders, and GBV/Protection actors.
• Ensure assessments, registries and information systems adhere to GBV and protection principles.
• Review and ensure adherence to PSEA policies and conduct orientations for staff and partners.

Job Responsibility #2: Information, Assessments, Analysis and Monitoring

• Lead gender- and protection-sensitive assessments using sex- and age-disaggregated data (SADD).
• Enhance tools and methodologies to ensure protection mainstreaming in all assessments.
• Assess protection needs of diverse groups—especially women, girls, and vulnerable populations—to inform program design and strategies.

Job Responsibility #3: Program and Strategy Development Support

• Lead development of strategies and technical approaches for gender, protection, and GBV programming across the CO.
• Support proposal development and engage with sector leads, donors, and partners on protection priorities.
• Integrate GBV and protection prevention, mitigation, and response perspectives across all sectors in line with IASC GBV Guidelines and CARE standards.
• Support sectors in establishing mechanisms to monitor progress in protection mainstreaming.
• Provide guidance on establishing safe, confidential, and functional referral systems and feedback/complaints mechanisms.
• Ensure sensitive exploration of GBV/SEA issues and proper follow-up in line with global best practice.
• Review project plans and budgets to ensure adequate resourcing for gender equality and protection outcomes.

Job Responsibility #4: Partnership and Capacity-building

• Conduct orientations and refresher trainings on gender, protection, GBV, and PSEA for staff and partners.
• Deliver specialized technical briefings to teams as required.
• Build capacity of focal points across program, HR, and program support units through ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Strengthen partnerships with UN Women, UNFPA, UNICEF, peer agencies, and relevant ministries.
• Maintain constructive relationships with donors; develop and share briefs, fact sheets, and updates on Gender/Protection.
• Represent CARE in national and subnational coordination platforms (Protection Sector, GBV Sub-Sector, etc.).
• Conduct capacity gap analyses and recommend actions for improvement.
• Support emergency response capacity strengthening for staff and partners. Provide emergency response related training modules and capacity building (where necessary) directly to staff and partners in Gender and Protection topics.

Job Responsibility #5: Coordination, Advocacy and Learning

• Build alliances with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen Gender and Protection programming.
• Provide technical support to advocacy and communication efforts on protection and GBV issues.
• Prepare and disseminate technical reports internally and externally.
• Represent CARE in technical forums, discussions, and working groups
• Identify, document and share good practices and lessons learned.
• Advise CO leadership on opportunities to expand protection expertise.

Job Responsibility #6: Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting

• Provide technical guidance on MEAL for Gender/GBV and Protection programs.
• Support development of MEAL tools to ensure high-quality data collection, accountability, and learning.
• Support development of multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response guidelines, referral pathways, and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct field monitoring visits to ensure program quality and operational excellence.
• Analyze and report on progress and outcomes using MEAL tools.
• Guide teams on technical standards for design, reporting, and evaluations (baseline, midline, endline, mid-term review).
• Ensure learning is consolidated and disseminated.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE’s fundraising and resource mobilization efforts, including donor engagement and development of high-quality proposals.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Humanitarian & DRR or senior leadership.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender Studies, or International Humanitarian Law.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience leading Gender and Protection programs in humanitarian contexts.
• Proven expertise in strategic Gender/Protection interventions and mainstreaming across sectors.
• Prior experience with INGOs is a strong asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrated analytical skills in MEAL, data collection, and program evaluation.
• Minimum two years of experience in Protection/GBV programming in medium- to large-scale emergencies.
• Familiarity with humanitarian coordination systems.
• Experience mainstreaming GBV and protection in sectors such as WASH, Shelter, SRH, Livelihoods, or Food Security & Nutrition.
• Proven experience managing protection/GBV-specific projects.
• Experience in training delivery on GBV/protection-sensitive programming.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively across cultures.
• Knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa, or other local languages (preferred).

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Action Oriented
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking a MEAL & Research Lead – CASCADE Project to provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and high-level coordination for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) and Research across the CASCADE program in Nigeria. The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) project strengthens nutrition systems to end malnutrition for 1.1 million women of reproductive age and children under 5 years old. The 5-year (2022–2027) project is implemented by a consortium of CARE and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in partnership with national organizations, the private sector, academic institutions, and government. The MEAL & Research Lead ensures evidence-driven, adaptive programming for multisectoral nutrition, covering nutrition-specific interventions (maternal, infant, and young child nutrition) and nutrition-sensitive interventions (food security, livelihoods, WASH, gender, youth, VSLA, and resilience). Reporting to the CASCADE Consortium Lead, the position oversees the MEAL Officer, coordinates with consortium and national partners, and provides cross-cutting MEAL and research support across CARE Nigeria programs as required. The role also supports resource mobilization, advocacy, and donor engagement through evidence-based programming and knowledge products.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Strategic Leadership for MEAL & Research

• Lead MEAL and Research strategy, aligned with CARE and donor frameworks.
• Ensure integration of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive outcomes.
• Promote evidence-based decision-making, adaptive management, and organizational learning.
• Provide advisory support to other CARE Nigeria programs as needed.

Job Responsibility #2: MEAL System Strengthening

• Develop and maintain robust MEAL systems, tools, SOPs, and digital platforms.
• Ensure data quality, validation, consistency, and compliance.
• Lead baseline, midline, endline, and annual performance measurement processes.

Job Responsibility #3: Research, Assessments & Evidence Generation

• Lead design and management of research studies, evaluations, assessments, and operational analyses.
• Ensure ethical compliance and IRB standards where applicable.
• Translate findings into actionable insights, dashboards, policy briefs, and learning products.
• Support evidence generation for maternal and child nutrition outcomes, food security, livelihoods, WASH, resilience, gender, youth, and VSLA programming.

Job Responsibility #4: Learning, Knowledge Management & Adaptive Programming

• Implement CASCADE learning agenda, After Action Reviews, and pause-and-reflect sessions.
• Ensure lessons inform adaptive multisectoral nutrition programming.
• Contribute to CARE national and global knowledge platforms.

Job Responsibility #5: Data Visualization, Advocacy & Donor Engagement

• Produce dashboards, scorecards, GIS products, and high-quality visualizations.
• Develop advocacy materials, briefs, infographics, and donor-ready evidence products.
• Support donor reporting, proposal development, and participation in donor meetings.

Job Responsibility #6: Consortium, Partner & Government Coordination 

• Harmonize MEAL approaches across consortium partners.
• Provide technical support, mentoring, and capacity-building to partners.
• Coordinate joint monitoring and data validation processes.

 Job Responsibility #7: Staff Supervision & Capacity Building

• Supervise the MEAL Officer and mentor staff.
• Build MEAL and research capacity of CARE staff and partners as needed.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts
• Contribute to resource mobilization, providing evidence, success stories, and learning products.
• Provide innovative solutions for food systems, livelihoods, and nutrition program design.
• Collaborate with Business Development Manager and project lead on funding opportunities

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Master’s degree in public health, Nutrition, Development Studies, MEAL, or related field (PhD preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of MEAL, Evaluation, Learning, or Research experience.
• Demonstrated experience in nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions including maternal and child nutrition, food security, livelihoods, WASH, gender, youth, VSLA, and resilience.
• Experience working with donors including Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), Government of Canada – Global Affairs Canada, United States Department of State, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK), European Union, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, GiveWell, and other funders.
• Experience leading MEAL across multi-partner or consortium projects and building partner capacity.

Technical Skills:

• Digital data platforms (Kobo, CommCare, DHIS2, PowerBI).
• Data analysis (SPSS, STATA, R, Python), visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, GIS).
• Excellent writing for research, reports, policy briefs, and donor submissions.
• Leadership & Competencies:
• Strategic leadership and team management.
• Stakeholder engagement, consortium coordination, mentoring.
• Commitment to CARE values, gender equality, inclusion, safeguarding.

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking a Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, coordination, and management oversight for CARE International’s supply chain functions across all offices and program locations. The position ensures that procurement, logistics, fleet, and warehouse operations are effectively planned, implemented, and monitored in line with CARE’s global standards, policies, and donor requirements. This role plays a critical function in ensuring value for money, operational efficiency, compliance, and accountability in the management of CARE’s resources. The incumbent will lead the supply chain team to provide high-quality, timely, and cost-effective operational support to CARE’s development and humanitarian programming. The Supply Chain Manager is also responsible for strengthening systems, building team capacity, ensuring readiness for emergency response, and promoting continuous improvement in CARE’s operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of CARE’s country supply chain strategy in line with global policies and country operational needs.
• Provide strategic direction for the design and implementation of efficient, transparent, and compliant supply chain systems that support both humanitarian and development programs.
• Contribute to operational planning, risk management, and budgeting processes to ensure adequate supply chain support across projects.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in the supply chain team.
• Lead business process re-engineering to optimize supply chain workflows and ensure effective coordination between field offices and the country office.
• Strengthen supply chain internal control systems and ensure full compliance with CARE and donor procurement regulations.

Job Responsibility #2: Procurement Management

• Manage all procurement activities in accordance with CARE’s Procurement Policy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and donor regulations (USAID, ECHO, FCDO, UN, etc.) while ensuring compliance with government regulations.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan in collaboration with program, finance, and project teams.
• Ensure procurement processes achieve best value for money while maintaining fairness, integrity, and transparency.
• Oversee the tendering, bid evaluation, and contract award processes, ensuring documentation and approvals are completed per policy requirements.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and lead periodic market assessments to identify reliable vendors.
• Establish and manage long-term agreements (LTAs) for frequently purchased goods and services.
• Provide technical guidance to project procurement officers and ensure consistency in documentation and compliance across all offices.
• Ensure that all contracts and purchase orders are tracked, monitored, and reported accurately.

Job Responsibility #3: Logistics, Transport, and Fleet Management

• Develop and implement systems for efficient fleet management, ensuring vehicles are well-maintained, safely operated, and cost-effective.
• Monitor and control fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and vehicle utilization to ensure accountability.
• Ensure compliance with CARE’s fleet safety standards and government transport regulations.
• Lead the development and implementation of logistics and support plans for emergency preparedness and response.
• Coordinate with the Security Manager to ensure safe movement of staff and goods, especially in high-risk areas.

Job Responsibility #4: Warehousing, and Inventory Management

• Oversee all warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, issuance, and dispatch of goods and materials.
• Ensure that all warehouse and inventory management practices comply with CARE’s global procedures and donor rules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular stock reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure that warehouse conditions meet safety, hygiene, and security standards.
• Supervise proper asset management, including tagging, tracking, maintenance, and disposal of assets.
• Lead periodic physical verification of assets and inventory, ensuring timely updates to the asset register.

Job Responsibility #5: Compliance, Risk Management, and Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with CARE International’s policies, procedures, and donor regulations in all supply chain operations.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment to prevent fraud, waste, or misuse of resources.
• Lead the country office’s participation in internal and external supply chain audits, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions on supply chain audit recommendation.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, developing contingency plans where necessary.
• Prepare and present regular analytical reports on procurement performance, logistics efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Ensure supply chain data integrity and contribute to management decision-making processes through evidence-based reporting.

Job Responsibility #6: Team Leadership and Capacity Building 

• Lead, coach, and mentor the supply chain team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
• Identify staff training needs and coordinate capacity-building initiatives to strengthen individual and team competencies.
• Support succession planning and professional development within the supply chain department.
• Promote CARE’s values of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of team management

 Job Responsibility #7: Coordination and Representation

• Work closely with programs and the entire business service team, finance, administration, to ensure integrated and timely operational support to project implementation.
• Represent CARE in relevant inter-agency logistics clusters, donor coordination meetings, and government forums.
• Develop partnerships and maintain positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, logistics providers, and other stakeholders.
• Support implementing partners and local organizations with technical guidance on CARE’s procurement and logistics standards
• Coordinate with relevant departments and global project team on oracle education and implementation

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CILT) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement management roles, including at least 3 years in a senior management position.
• Proven experience managing large-scale supply chain operations in international NGOs or humanitarian organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor procurement regulations (e.g., USAID, ECHO, FCDO, UN, etc.).
• Strong experience managing multi-site operations and diverse teams.
• Experience in both humanitarian response and long-term development programming contexts is preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP or supply chain management systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, oracle or equivalent).
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity, transparency, and commitment to CARE’s core values.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to gender equality, safeguarding, and inclusion.

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Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking a SBC & Nutrition Coordinator who will provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and quality assurance for all nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive SBC interventions under CASCADE. The coordinator ensures that program activities align with global best practices, are evidence-driven, and produce measurable improvements in maternal, adolescent, and child nutrition outcomes. The role requires strong technical expertise in MIYCN, adolescent nutrition, behavior change methodologies, community engagement, multi-sectoral nutrition, and working with diverse partners. The coordinator will play a cross-cutting role, supporting integration of nutrition and SBC across all CARE Nigeria program areas, including Food Security & Livelihoods, Gender, Protection, Resilience, WASH, and Humanitarian Response portfolios. CARE implements CASCADE in Nigeria across multiple states, partnering with government MDAs, community institutions, civil society, private sector actors, and national partners to deliver high-impact nutrition interventions. The project is positioned to accelerate progress toward improved maternal and child health outcomes, build resilience, and support national priorities for reducing malnutrition. The SBC & Nutrition Coordinator will lead CASCADE’s developmental nutrition and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) components, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based interventions that address the underlying causes of malnutrition. The role will supervise a team of four Nutrition and Health Officers who work with national partners to strengthen community-level SBCC delivery. The coordinator will also drive accelerated implementation and—if the 2027 extension is approved—continue providing sustained technical support.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Technical Leadership in SBC and Nutrition

• Lead the design, rollout, and adaptation of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive SBCC strategies across project states.
• Provide high-level technical guidance on MIYCN, adolescent nutrition, dietary diversity, micronutrient deficiencies, and positive deviance approaches.
• Develop and refine SBC packages, community-dialogue tools, job aids, counseling materials, and digital content tailored to local contexts.
• Ensure SBC activities reflect evidence-based models, including community conversations, Social Analysis and Action (SAA), gender-transformative approaches, and systems-focused behavior change.
• Conduct barrier analyses, formative research, and rapid assessments to inform SBC design.
• Provide technical input into cross-sectoral approaches linking nutrition with agriculture, markets, social protection, gender equality, resilience, and WASH

Job Responsibility #2: Quality Implementation & Program Management

• Supervise four Nutrition & Health Officers and ensure strong collaboration with national partners for SBCC roll-out.
• Build capacity of project staff, government workers, and partner organizations on SBC, MIYCN, and integrated nutrition programming.
• Lead development of program implementation tools, SOPs, curricula, guidelines, and training modules.
• Strengthen systems for community mobilization, peer-support groups, adolescent engagement, and caregiver behavior change.
• Ensure nutrition is positioned as a cross-cutting theme across all CASCADE components.
• Support alignment with national guidelines, state-level nutrition strategies, and global standards.

Job Responsibility #3: Monitoring, Learning & Evidence Generation

• Work closely with MEAL teams to develop indicators, tools, and dashboards to track SBC and nutrition performance.
• Ensure systematic documentation of lessons, success stories, case studies, and best practices.
• Use evidence to refine SBC approaches and contribute to program learning agendas.
• Support evaluations, operational research, and assessments as required.

Job Responsibility #4: Coordination, Partnership & Representation

• Strengthen coordination with MDAs (MoH, SMoA, RUWASSA, SPHCDA), nutrition TWGs, and state-level actors.
• Represent CARE in nutrition and SBC forums, working groups, and cluster coordination platforms.
• Maintain strong relationships with national partners, civil society groups, and private-sector stakeholders involved in CASCADE delivery.
• Ensure coherence and synergy across donor-funded CARE projects, promoting integrated and complementary programming.

Job Responsibility #5: Donor Engagement & Reporting

• Provide high-quality technical inputs to donor reports, including quarterly, interim, annual, and ad-hoc submissions.
• Ensure compliance with donor quality standards, strategies, and technical guidance.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts, concept notes, and proposals.

Job Responsibility #6: Team Leadership & Management

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to four Nutrition & Health Officers.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
• Support training, orientation, and ongoing skills development of staff and implementing partners.
• Promote gender equity, inclusion, and safeguarding across implementation.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Master’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in nutrition, SBC, MIYCN, or related fields in development or humanitarian settings.
• Strong technical expertise in SBC design, MIYCN implementation, and multisectoral nutrition programming.
• Experience engaging donors such as the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, Global Affairs Canada, UN agencies (e.g., WFP), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and producing high-quality donor-compliant reports.
• Proven experience supervising and mentoring field teams and supporting local partners.
• Demonstrated ability to design formative research and apply evidence to refine SBC strategies.
• Strong writing skills, analytical abilities, and experience producing tools, guidelines, curricula, and training materials.
• Familiarity with community systems strengthening, gender-transformative SBC, and resilience programming.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project locations.

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking an IT Coordinator who will lead and coordinate IT support services across CARE Nigeria offices. This role ensures effective network management, timely technical support, and smooth operation of IT systems and infrastructure. The incumbent will supervise IT focal points in field offices, manage IT assets and connectivity, strengthen data protection and security, and leverage technology to enhance both operational efficiency and program delivery. The position plays a critical role in ensuring that CARE Nigeria’s IT systems are reliable, secure, and aligned with global standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Network Management

• Provide technical input during ISP selection and manage relationships with service providers.
• Oversee network setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting across all CARE Nigeria offices and guesthouses.
• Supervise IT focal points to ensure stable, secure connectivity and optimal LAN/WAN performance.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, VPN connections, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure visiting staff, consultants, and partners receive necessary IT support during assignments.

Job Responsibility #2: Hardware Support and Telecommunication Management

• Install, configure, and maintain IT systems and peripherals (computers, printers, scanners, etc.).
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Maintain an updated inventory of IT hardware and ensure timely repairs or replacements.
• Ensure the office maintains a functioning and cost-effective IP-based phone system (PBX).
• Resolve issues with mobile subscriptions, IP phones, and satellite equipment.
• Coordinate with the Security Department to ensure operational communication systems.

Job Responsibility #3: IT Asset Management

In collaboration with the asset focal person.

• Maintain accurate and updated IT asset registers in collaboration with logistics teams.
• Track issuance, use, and return of all IT equipment and ensure proper disposal processes
• Ensure timely insurance of all ICT equipment and gadgets

Job Responsibility #4: Incident Management, Security and Backup

• Coordinate first-level helpdesk support and oversee timely resolution of IT issues.
• Prepare periodic reports on IT operations, issues, and performance.
• Communicate system disruptions, updates, and improvement opportunities
• Ensure network and systems remain secure and virus-free.
• Report security breaches or misuse of IT systems.
• Oversee data backup and recovery procedures and maintain updated documentation.
• Update and archive all user and ICT (Information and Communications Technology) related documentation due to changes in the IT and Telecom infrastructures
• Oversee installation and maintenance of solar and other backup systems for IT equipment.

Job Responsibility #5: Data Protection

• Lead data protection awareness and refresher training for staff.
• Monitor compliance with CARE’s data protection and privacy policies.
• Support program teams in integrating data protection standards into project design.
• Ensure compliance with Government data protection policies.

Job Responsibility #6: T4D 

• Partner with program teams to introduce technology-driven solutions that improve efficiency and program impact.
• Promote innovative digital tools and systems within program implementation.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute IT insights and inputs to proposal design and resource mobilization efforts.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in IT coordination or technical support roles.
• Strong knowledge of hardware maintenance, LAN/WAN administration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 10/11, and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desired

• Professional certifications (A+, Network+, CCNA).
• Membership in a recognized IT professional association

Competencies:

• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Building Effective Teams
• Approachability
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking a Project Coordinator (Cash Transfer & Beneficiary Data Management), a seasoned technical expert responsible for the comprehensive management of participant data across the organization’s CVA portfolio. The role will ensure the secure, accurate, and efficient use of beneficiary information on digital payment platforms such as RedRose or NAGIS Bulgaria, enabling transparent and responsive program delivery. The coordinator will oversee the full data management lifecycle, from participant registration and verification to unique identification, transaction processing, and reporting. Working closely with program teams, MEAL, Cash and Markets, Supply Chain, and other support units, the role will ensure compliance with organizational policies, data protection regulations, and safeguarding standards, while strengthening the integration of digital platforms into operational processes. By maintaining high-quality, real-time data and robust compliance procedures, the Specialist will support informed decision-making, enhance accountability, and drive more effective and inclusive outcomes for crisis-affected households The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs–funded Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) project is a five-year initiative (2022–2027) designed to strengthen nutrition systems and contribute to ending malnutrition for 1.1 million women of reproductive age and children under five in Nigeria. Implemented by a consortium of CARE and GAIN, the project works closely with national institutions, the private sector, academia, and government stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements in diet quality, service delivery, and system resilience. CARE Nigeria works to reduce poverty and strengthen resilience through impactful programs in nutrition, food security, livelihoods, and gender equality. CARE Nigeria is recruiting for this role to support this objective.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Participant Data and Platform Management 

• Oversee the setup, configuration, and maintenance of beneficiary databases on Digital Payment platform - NAGISS Bulgaria E-voucher systems.
• Manage beneficiary registration, verification, and updating processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
• Generate unique beneficiary IDs and maintain interoperability between program datasets.
• Upload, validate, and reconcile data for cash and voucher transactions, ensuring timely and error-free payments.
• Conduct regular audits of data and troubleshoot platform-related issues in collaboration with vendors.

Job Responsibility #2: Technical Support and Quality Assurance

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for participant data management.
• Train program, Supply chain and MEAL, Finance and other relevant staff on the correct use of The Digital payment platform, data protection, and transaction processing.
• Monitor platform usage and data quality, addressing inconsistencies promptly.
• Work with IT and MEAL teams to digitize forms, surveys, and monitoring tools.

Job Responsibility #3: Compliance, Data Protection, and Accountability

• Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and CARE’s safeguarding policies.
• Draft and maintain data sharing agreements with partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Protect beneficiary privacy by implementing robust data security measures.
• Ensure that complaint and feedback mechanisms are integrated with beneficiary databases.

Job Responsibility #4: Coordination and Representation

• Liaise with vendors, service providers, and technology partners for troubleshooting and system improvements.
• Represent CARE in Cash Working Group and technology coordination forums.
• Collaborate with other NGOs to promote harmonization and interoperability of beneficiary management systems

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts
• Produce regular beneficiary and transaction reports for internal and donor reporting.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for future programming.
• Support proposal development by providing technical inputs on data management and digital payment platforms.
• Support resource mobilization through data decisions, budget forecasting and program designs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Program or senior leadership.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Bachelor’/Masters s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Statistics, Humanitarian Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in humanitarian programming with a focus on digital cash and voucher assistance and Participants data Management.
• Hands-on experience with RedRose, NAGIS Bulgaria, or similar e-voucher / beneficiary management platforms.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles and GDPR compliance.
• Proven ability to train and build capacity of staff on data systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (knowledge of Hausa/Kanuri is an asset).
• Willingness to travel to field locations up to 20% of the time.

Desired

• Strong commitment to CARE’s values and humanitarian principles.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in data handling.
• Able to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Effective team player with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking a Project Coordinator for an anticipated RESILAC 2 program expansion to Yobe State. The Project Coordinator will support with technical leadership to CARE’s interventions in livelihoods, governance, social cohesion, and CSO/ CBO capacity building under RESILAC 2 program in Yobe State. The Project Coordinator will support the project’s resilience building team and guide the implementation of the vocational skills training, natural resource management, social cohesion activities, economic empowerment, gender, and social transformation pathways. S/he will lead and mentor a team and work closely with the project manager, Sector Managers and coordinate with other consortia partners. S/he will work with partners to develop implementation plans, identify, and resolve challenges, and promote ongoing learning and quality improvements throughout the project. The RESILAC Consortium, composed of Action Against Hunger (lead), CARE and Groupe URD, has been implementing a resilience project for the social and inclusive economic recovery of Lake Chad (RESILAC) in the four countries around Lake Chad (Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, and Chad). The program donors, French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have expressed their willingness to continue their actions in support of resilience, economic recovery, and social cohesion in the Lake Chad Basin through RESILAC 2 amounting to €40 million, which will aim to consolidate the achievements of the RESILAC 1 project and develop an approach in other areas while considering changes in the context and regional strategies as well as the strengths and the weaknesses of RESILAC 1.

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Staff Management and Supervision 

• Provide programmatic leadership & team management in the implementation of all project activities interventions in Yobe State.
• Provide technical guidance and direction for all project activities; define and implement activities to achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible. 
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and the technical sector lead to prepare strategic work plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation.
• Identify gaps and needs in current programming areas of the project including food security and nutrition, agribusiness and livelihoods programming.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Directly supervise all project field personnel in targeted areas.
• Ensure training and ongoing capacity-building opportunities for staff on technical and project management skills.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probation reviews and annual performance reviews.
• Support other assigned outsourcing activities.

Job Responsibility #2: Monitoring, Reporting and Evidence Building  

• The Project Coordinator will work closely with the partner CSO, MEAL team to develop reports on Project activities and submit them to the Project Manager.
• Ensure efficient use of project resources, adherence to CARE standards, and compliance with AFD and EU rules and regulations.
• Facilitate the resolution of technical Project, livelihoods-related conflicts amongst partners and foster a healthy partnership team.
• Contribute to ongoing project monitoring and reporting to RESILAC Regional Office.
• With other senior members of the Consortium Coordination Unit, create and promote a productive learning environment
• Ensure that Field Office detailed implementation plans (DIPs) incorporate existing commitments to donors.
• Ensure the regular monitoring of livelihood and resilience project activities against existing workplans to ensure effective and efficient implementation; assess program technical quality with team and identify any weaknesses and elaborate corrective action plans as needed.
• Facilitate regular RESILAC 2 review meetings with government, target communities and staff.
• Contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality weekly updates, situational reports, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports, key lessons, and success stories in accordance with RESILAC 2 requirements.

Job Responsibility #3: Network and External / Stakeholder Engagement

• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all project stakeholders – RESILAC Consortium, Community support groups, community leaders, and NNGOs, to enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
• Represent CARE at the Early Recovery sector coordination/donor meetings in Yobe.
• Support the Project Manager in building relationships with other Resilience actors, livelihood actors, UN, donor counterparts, and other I/NGOs.
• Seek opportunities to collaborate with other organizations in both coordination, learning, and programming.
• Network with other CARE entities, particularly around best practices, technical approaches and resource acquisition
• Provide CARE’s communications & advocacy department with information to highlight CARE’s Project activities and impact.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE's funding sourcing and resource mobilization initiatives through information gathering, supporting assessments, learnings, and documentations.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• University degree in Agriculture or Agri-business Management or any related field with extensive experience in Risk Communication and Community Engagement.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in agricultural and livelihoods programming.
• Sound knowledge of entrepreneurship and agricultural value chain development related activities.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Experience in managing partner organizations, Able to work outside of regular working hours as required, including evenings and weekends if required.
• Good experience in supervision is required. 

Desired

• Experience in multisectoral resilience building programs.
• Knowledge of the local languages such as Hausa and Kanuri an added advantage. 
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize own work plan.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 
• good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction.

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE Nigeria is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer for the RESIILAC Project who will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing the monitoring and evaluation framework of the project. The role includes managing the collection, analysis, and reporting of data to measure the performance and impact of project activities. The M&E Officer will work closely with project staff, partners, and stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the project's M&E plan, provide feedback on project strategies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of project outcomes The RESILAC Consortium, composed of Action Against Hunger (lead), CARE and Groupe URD, has been implementing a resilience project for the social and inclusive economic recovery of Lake Chad (RESILAC) in the four countries around Lake Chad (Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, and Chad). The program donors, French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have expressed their willingness to continue their actions in support of resilience, economic recovery, and social cohesion in the Lake Chad Basin through RESILAC 2 amounting to €40 million, which will aim to consolidate the achievements of the RESILAC 1 project and develop an approach in other areas while considering changes in the context and regional strategies as well as the strengths and the weaknesses of RESILAC 1.

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Monitoring and Evaluation of RESILAC activities 

• Develop and implement the M&E framework and system for the RESIILAC Project.
• Coordinate and conduct regular data collection, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Analyse data and generate timely and accurate reports on project performance and impact.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to integrate M&E findings into project planning and decision-making.
• Train and support project staff and partners in M&E methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and reporting standards.
• Collect and collate field level data needed for reporting output and outcome and impact indicators.
• Support the MEAL Coordinator to implement the Data Quality Assurance system including the conduct of data quality assessments according to the M&E plan.
• Support in conducting assessments as needed, facilitate focus groups and other qualitative data collection exercises.
• Facilitate routine field visits to project sites, collect project data, track key performance indicators against targets, and engage project participants and stakeholders in MEAL activities.

Job Responsibility #2: Data System Management  

• Responsible for record keeping and maintaining MEAL team updated data for the project.
• Develop and implement robust data management systems and databases tailored to the needs of the RESIILAC Project.
• Support the MEAL Coordinator in data management for assessments, analysis, surveys, evaluations, and other research as required.
• Ensure the data management system is user-friendly and accessible to all relevant project staff and stakeholders.
• Oversee the collection, entry, and maintenance of data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and enforce data entry protocols and standards to maintain high data quality.
• Train staff and enumerators on data collection tools and processes.
• Ensure that all data management activities comply with data protection and confidentiality standards.
• Implement security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or breaches.
• Implement data quality assurance processes, including regular data audits, to ensure the reliability and validity of data.

Job Responsibility #3: Accountability & Compliance 

• Lead Feedback and Accountability mechanisms assessments with the community to ensure efficient use of preferred feedback channels by the community.
• Maintain regular contact with beneficiaries, community leaders, municipality representatives and other (I)NGOs, inviting them to participate in monitoring and assessment processes and sharing the results with them.
• Inform target beneficiaries of their rights, the intended results and impact of the project, the monitoring and evaluation processes, and the feedback and accountability Mechanism of CARE Nigeria 
• Conduct community visits, feedback and accountability assessments, AAP activities including focus group discussions with project participants and stakeholders on project activities.
• Participate in dissemination of program information to communities, project participants, and other stakeholders through regular feedback mechanism.
• Maintain the complaints and feedback received and ensure a timely and appropriate follow-up or referral if needed.
• Clean and validate data received from beneficiaries for complaint and feedback database and generate weekly summaries.

Job Responsibility #4: Learning, Reporting and Documentation

• Work with the project team to ensure documentation of programme learning initiatives and outcomes (case studies, photos, lessons learnt, most significant change stories, etc.)
• Participate in the dissemination of learning to other team members to ensure that good practice is understood and adopted.
• Extract action points from field/ Activity reports and maintain and consolidate monthly action plan/feedback trackers.
• Develop data visualizations and infographics to effectively communicate project results and impact to potential donors and partners.
• Support the dissemination and use of evaluation and research reports and propose changes for improvement to the project team.
• Support coordination of consortium projects monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reviews and reports as required.
• Participate in dissemination of program information to communities, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders through regular feedback mechanism.
• Contribute to the timely and quality compilation and submission of project periodical reports (Weekly, monthly, quarterly, Annual, and special reports) to the project Manager. 
• Assist in the preparation of the project’s operations plans/work plans & reviews.
• Ensure all project data are up to date update and report in humanitarian update and PIIRs reporting platform timely.

Job Responsibility #5: Resource mobilization 

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts by providing data and analysis to support the development of grant proposals and funding applications.
• Ensure that proposals are backed by accurate, up-to-date, and relevant data on project outcomes and impacts.
• Ensure that lessons learned from M&E activities inform future resource mobilization strategies and project planning.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Minimum of bachelors degree in Agricultural Economics, Business management, Engineering, Nutrition, Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Information Management and Technology, or its equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience of working in M&E system preferably with experience in the sectors: Food Security and Livelihoods, Cash for food/work, WASH, Health, and nutrition. 
•  Previous field experience in assessments, data gathering, interviews and information triangulation/verification.
• Experience in setting up and/or managing M&E systems, preferably in NGO setting.
• Knowledge and/or experience of working on accountability initiatives, such as information sharing and complaints response mechanisms.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, Skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, spread sheets and other Statistical software e.g. SPSS, STATA and QGIS, PBi, and design of MEAL tools including ITT, MEAL plan, RF.
• Experience in implementing knowledge management and learning/ adaptive management approach in MEAL.
• Previous work experience in hardship areas or emergency setting.
• Experience in documentation, data analysis and reporting. 

Desired

• Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, and standards – Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Sphere Minimum Standards, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender in Emergencies.
• Excellent communication skills including excellent written and verbal skills in English; fluency in Hausa and Kanuri will be desirable.
• Good understanding of the Northeast Nigeria social and operational environment.
• Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suit, mobile applications e.g. Kobo tool, SurveyCTO, and statistical analytical software SPSS, STATA
• Knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies.

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE International in Nigeria is seeking a Project Officer, Economic Recovery for an anticipated RESILAC 2 program expansion to Yobe State. The Project Officer will provide technical support and guide implementation of CARE’s interventions in livelihoods, and resilience activities in close collaboration with the local partner organizations under RESILAC 2 program in Yobe State. to strengthen sustainable livelihood pathways, promote youth and women economic empowerment, support natural resource-based value chains, and enhance community resilience through diversified, climate-adapted income opportunities. S/he will work closely with the Project Coordinator/Project Manager and coordinate with the Gender Officer to ensure gender sensitivity in all activities. S/he will work with partners to develop implementation plans, identify, and resolve challenges, and promote ongoing learning and quality improvements throughout the project in liaison with the Project Manager. The RESILAC Consortium, composed of Action Against Hunger (lead), CARE and Groupe URD, has been implementing a resilience project for the social and inclusive economic recovery of Lake Chad (RESILAC) in the four countries around Lake Chad (Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, and Chad). The program donors, French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have expressed their willingness to continue their actions in support of resilience, economic recovery, and social cohesion in the Lake Chad Basin through RESILAC 2 amounting to €40 million, which will aim to consolidate the achievements of the RESILAC 1 project and develop an approach in other areas while considering changes in the context and regional strategies as well as the strengths and the weaknesses of RESILAC 1.

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Project Planning and Implementation  

• Lead the rollout of livelihood, vocational skills, and economic recovery activities, ensuring alignment with territorial diagnostics and market assessments.
• Guide the implementation of youth job creation packages, microenterprise startup support, value chain strengthening, and green job initiatives.
• Support ecosystem-linked livelihoods such as sustainable agriculture, agro-processing, natural resource management, and climate-adapted enterprises.
• Ensure that standards and guidelines related to livelihood & resilience initiatives are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes.
• Participate in the preparation of overall and activity work plans and budgets for technical CARE specific activities.
• Be able to systemically review detailed implementation plan and other key implementation tools and initiate innovative approaches that will open new frontiers for resilience learning.
• Coordinates economic empowerment & sustainable resilience interventions at local government level (LGA).

Job Responsibility #2: Technical Support  

• Provide technical guidance on market-based livelihood approaches, value chain entry points, and household economic strengthening. 
• Provide technical support and timely feedback to the Project Manager on livelihoods and resilience interventions outlined.
• Participate in the design, review, and updating of Detailed Implementation Plans and field activities for livelihood and resilience activities
• Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project.
• Provide overall RESILAC 2 LGAs management in strict adherence to the approved designs, standards, and guidelines.
• Uphold the CARE and donor policies and regulations in project implementation.

Job Responsibility #3: Coordination and representation

• Attend LGA level coordination meetings to ensure effective coordination and linkages with other partners conducting similar work
• Represent RESILAC 2 in relevant fora related to key technical areas in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate livelihood and business development work with other consortium partners and local CSOs.
• Participate in economic recovery and market system coordination meetings across Yobe State.

Job Responsibility #4: Monitoring and Reporting

• Conduct regular field monitoring of vocational training, enterprise support, and value chain interventions.
• Support data collection for income tracking, market uptake, employment outcomes, and capacity-building indicators.
• Prepare timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, including beneficiary success stories and challenges encountered.
• Document market innovations, lessons learned, and best practices for scale-up.
• Make technical input and support the planning, design, and execution of project specific operational research, including baseline and end line evaluation, territorial and market assessments related to RESILAC 2.
• Contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality weekly updates, situational reports, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports, key lessons, and success stories in accordance with RESILAC 2 requirements.
• Facilitate regular RESILAC 2 review meetings with government, target communities and staff
• Ensures participatory monthly data collection are conducted (involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools.
• Supervise and ensure successful and quality completion of project activities as per the set guidelines and standards.
• Document and disseminate best practices/approaches/models on RESILAC 2 interventions and other meetings at field level as may be required to facilitate adoption during the project implementation.

Job Responsibility #5: Capacity Building

• Mobilize and sensitize community for empowerment & sustainability.
• Build capacity of communities and partners on integration for effective delivery, synergy & community-based monitoring for sustainability.
• Take a lead in building partner field staff (CSO and CBOs) and community capacities in economic empowerment and resilience interventions through trainings and other information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Bachelors in Agribusiness, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage
• Minimum 3 years INGO experience in livelihoods, economic recovery, market systems, or youth employment programmes. 
• Experience in coordinating project activities with partner organizations
• Knowledge of local languages such as Hausa and Kanuri.

Desired

• Experience in multisectoral resilience building programs.
• Experience implementing livelihoods components of EU/AFD or resilience programs.
• Strong understanding of Climate-Smart Agriculture and green job creation.
• Experience supporting women and youth economic empowerment in fragile settings.

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE International in Nigeria is seeking a Project Officer – Governance and DRR for an anticipated RESILAC 2 program expansion to Yobe State. The Project Officer, Governance and DRR will provide technical support and guide implementation of CARE’s interventions in local governance structures, support territorial resilience planning, and enhance community-based disaster risk reduction in alignment with the RESILAC territorial approach in close collaboration with the local partner organizations under RESILAC 2 program in Yobe State. The Officer will work closely with CSO partners, local authorities, community structures, and programme teams to deliver high-quality governance, social cohesion, institutional strengthening, and risk-mitigation interventions that promote resilient, inclusive, and sustainable community development. S/he will work closely with the Project Coordinator, Project Manager and coordinate with the Gender Officer to ensure gender sensitivity in all activities. S/he will work with partners to develop implementation plans, identify, and resolve challenges, and promote ongoing learning and quality improvements throughout the project in liaison with the Project Coordinator/Manager. The RESILAC Consortium, composed of Action Against Hunger (lead), CARE and Groupe URD, has been implementing a resilience project for the social and inclusive economic recovery of Lake Chad (RESILAC) in the four countries around Lake Chad (Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, and Chad). The program donors, French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have expressed their willingness to continue their actions in support of resilience, economic recovery, and social cohesion in the Lake Chad Basin through RESILAC 2 amounting to €40 million, which will aim to consolidate the achievements of the RESILAC 1 project and develop an approach in other areas while considering changes in the context and regional strategies as well as the strengths and the weaknesses of RESILAC 1.

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Project Planning and Implementation  

• Lead implementation of governance and DRR activities based on territorial diagnostics, community resilience needs, and updated project strategies.
• Ensure governance and DRR interventions integrate gender equality, inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and environmental sustainability.
• Contribute to annual and quarterly work plans, activity budgets, and implementation schedules.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of community governance bodies, peace committees, and DRR structures.
• Promote innovative DRR solutions and community-led adaptation planning.

Job Responsibility #2: Technical Support  

• Provide technical advisory support to CSOs, LGAs, traditional leaders, and community platforms on governance, DRR, and resilience-building.
• Facilitate community risk assessments, early warning dissemination, contingency planning, and risk-communication processes.
• Offer governance capacity-building on transparency, accountability, inclusive decision-making, and resource management.
• Ensure adherence to CARE, AFD, and EU implementation standards and policies.

Job Responsibility #3: Coordination and representation

• Attend LGA level coordination meetings to ensure effective coordination and linkages with other partners conducting similar work
• Represent RESILAC 2 in relevant fora related to key technical areas in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Support networking and coordination of efforts with government, private sector, and key stakeholders who share mutual objectives.

Job Responsibility #4: Monitoring and Reporting

• Supervise and Monitor interventions in strict adherence to CARE SOP and SPHERE standards.
• Supporting Project Quality Assurance (PQA) through organizing and supporting monitoring visits on RESILAC interventions in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Make technical input and support the planning, design, and execution of project specific operational research, including baseline and end line evaluation, territorial and market assessments related to RESILAC 2.
• Contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality weekly updates, situational reports, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports, key lessons, and success stories in accordance with RESILAC 2 requirements.
• Facilitate regular RESILAC 2 review meetings with government, target communities and staff
• Ensures participatory monthly data collection are conducted (involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools.
• Supervise and ensure successful and quality completion of project activities as per the set guidelines and standards.
• Document and disseminate best practices/approaches/models on RESILAC 2 interventions and other meetings at field level as may be required to facilitate adoption during the project implementation.

Job Responsibility #5: Capacity Building

• Train CSO partners, local governance actors, DRR committees, and community facilitators on governance and DRR tools.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and learning exchanges to enhance the technical and operational skills of partners and communities.
• Build capacity of communities and partners on integration for effective delivery, synergy & community-based monitoring for sustainability.
• Build the capacity of local government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders in Governance and DRR concepts, strategies, and tools.
• Take a lead in building partner field staff (CSO and CBOs) and community capacities in resilience interventions through training and other information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Bachelors degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, DRR, Social Sciences or related field. Master’s degree is an advantage
• 3-years plus of relevant work experience with an INGO.
• Minimum of 2 years of livelihoods experience.
• Experience in coordinating project activities with partner organizations
• Knowledge of local languages such as Hausa and Kanuri.

Desired

• Experience in multisectoral resilience building programs.
• Experience in territorial approaches to resilience.
• Knowledge of Yobe local governance systems.
• Experience working on EU/AFD or similar donor-funded resilience programs.

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

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Job Summary

CARE is seeking a Gender Technical Officer who will support the implementation of project’s gender interventions and will work with the RESILAC II Project team to ensure the activities are well integrated in the overall project. S/he will provide guidance and technical input where necessary, especially on gender analysis, gender transformative approaches, impact assessments and wider gender mainstreaming activities. S/he will work with all departments and partners to ensure that CARE’s gender equity and diversity principles are incorporated into all processes and activities within the RESILAC II Project. The Gender Technical Officer will ensure project stakeholders’ participatory consultations take gender into consideration and that the needs of women and girls, men and boys are prioritized. S/he will act as resource person in capacity building, knowledge sharing events and other relevant activities. This will include developing, reviewing and updating gender training modules to ensure they are of high standards and monitor implementation. The position will develop and maintain relationships with state and local authorities coordinating joint efforts and training in consultation with the supervisor. The RESILAC Consortium, composed of Action Against Hunger (lead), CARE and Groupe URD, has been implementing a resilience project for the social and inclusive economic recovery of Lake Chad (RESILAC) in the four countries around Lake Chad (Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, and Chad). The program donors, French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have expressed their willingness to continue their actions in support of resilience, economic recovery, and social cohesion in the Lake Chad Basin through RESILAC 2 amounting to €40 million, which will aim to consolidate the achievements of the RESILAC 1 project and develop an approach in other areas while considering changes in the context and regional strategies as well as the strengths and the weaknesses of RESILAC 1.

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Support implementation of project gender strategy and activities   

• Support implementation of key gender approaches in the project and support CARE and consortium staff in ensuring gender equality is at the centre of all program activities.
• Provide support to all project activities related to specific to gender mainstreaming, with particular emphasis on helping relevant staff analyze program implications for men and women in various communities and ways to address issues.
• Ensure that the gender checklists are used and should be able to work with Project Manager on revising and revisiting the gender sensitive indicators for improved mainstreaming.
• Support gender analysis and development and implementation of the project gender action plan in line with implementation priorities.

Job Responsibility #2: Capacity building of consortium partners and project stakeholders at the community level  

• Support in conducting capacity needs assessments for project stakeholders and organize all training logistics with the support of program support colleagues, Gender Technical Coordinator and Project Manager.
• Design and implement trainings for project and consortium staff and community structures on gender related topics including, including but not limited to gender mainstreaming, engaging men and boys, Indashikirwa and GBV risk mitigation to ensure gender integration.
• Provide support and technical assistance to partners on gender and related topics.
• Identify and build the capacity of community-based support groups/committees to provide community-based support and facilitation on CARE’s gender transformative models including Social Analysis and Action and Indashikirwa approach Couples’ curriculum.

Job Responsibility #3: Reporting and documentation

• Develop bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on gender project activities carried out.
• Ensure documentation of gender activities to promote learning and improvement.
• Prepare and share human interest stories and case studies related to project impact for learning.
• Support impact monitoring of gender interventions in conjunction with MEAL and the Gender and Protection Sector Manager.

Job Responsibility #4: Representation and networking at project level

• Participate in gender-related events (meetings, workshops, conferences) and network within the project locations in-order to stay updated about gender related developments.
• Represent CARE in all gender related external meetings at the state level.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to partners, community structures including leaders, project volunteers e.t.c, on community reflections on gender and social norms, power dynamics and social change for impact.

Resource Mobilization

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Degree in Social studies, Counseling and/or psychology Social sciences. Masters is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Gender experience with a reputable agency; experience working with communities to challenge harmful norms and practices.
• Clear understanding of Gender, power relations, and issues surrounding violence against women
• Able to maintain apply all GBV guiding principles, counseling ethics and uphold the rights of the survivors at all times.
• Positive, highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
• Willing to work in a remote location.

Desired

• Application of technical skills and program support 
• Good reporting skills
• Quality and timeliness of support provided.
• Observance of policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of relationships.
• Proficient in community mobilization, challenging social norms/relations, Behavior Change Communication with good facilitation skills.
• Proven record of providing trainings and workshops on gender and GBV, SRH, topics in a variety of settings.
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills; Excellent Negotiation and Conflict Resolution skills.

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Comfort around Higher management
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility