Volunteer Opportunities at Light Foundation Center for Peaceful Coexistence and Development

Reports to: Executive Director
Duration: 4 months (renewable)

Role Purpose:

The Admin Assistant will support the day-to-day administrative and operational tasks that ensure smooth office management and program delivery within LiFon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
• Prepare correspondence, memos, and meeting documentation.
• Support logistical arrangements for workshops, field visits, and events.
• Monitor office supplies and support procurement processes.
• Assist in maintaining communication between departments.
• Perform any other administrative duties assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of OND/NCE in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working or volunteering in a humanitarian organization is an added advantage.

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Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Reports to: Executive Director

Role Purpose:

The Finance Officer (Volunteer) will assist in maintaining transparent financial records, ensuring accountability and compliance with LiFon’s policies and donor standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day bookkeeping and record-keeping functions.
• Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, and financial summaries.
• Assist in petty cash management and monthly reconciliations.
• Support budget preparation and expenditure tracking for project activities.
• Maintain proper filing of all financial documents and support audit preparation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• HND/BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or accounting software.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Previous experience with an NGO or humanitarian setting is an added advantage.

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Reports to: Executive Director / Program Manager

Role Purpose:

The Program Officer will support the design, coordination, and implementation of LiFon’s education, health, and community development programs in target communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to program planning, budgeting, and coordination.
• Support field monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
• Facilitate community mobilization and stakeholder engagement.
• Draft activity and progress reports, including success stories.
• Assist in proposal writing and development of new initiatives.
• Represent LiFon at community and stakeholder forums when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Public Health, or related field.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with community members and partners.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (Kanuri language skills are an added advantage).
• Experience working or volunteering in humanitarian or community-based organizations is desirable.

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Reports to: Program Manager

Role Purpose:

The M&E Officer will support the collection, analysis, and reporting of data that ensures quality programming and evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and use basic monitoring tools to track project indicators.
• Support data entry, validation, and analysis using Excel or KoboToolbox.
• Conduct routine field monitoring visits to ensure data quality.
• Support preparation of periodic M&E and donor reports.
• Contribute to documentation of success stories and lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc/BA in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or related discipline.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, etc.) and Excel.
• Strong report-writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a humanitarian or development organization is an advantage

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Role Purpose:

The Logistics Assistant will support procurement, transportation, and asset management processes to ensure efficient operations and program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in procurement planning and vendor management.
• Track and record inventory, office supplies, and project materials.
• Arrange logistics for staff travel, trainings, and community events.
• Maintain records of goods received and distributed.
• Support compliance with LiFon’s procurement and asset policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of OND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Basic understanding of logistics and procurement procedures.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in NGO or humanitarian logistics is an added advantage.