Overview

CARE International in Nigeria is currently seeking a qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Project Officer – Governance and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) under the RESILAC 2 programme in Borno State.

Key Responsibilities

Lead implementation of governance and DRR activities based on territorial resilience assessments.
Ensure integration of gender equality, inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and environmental sustainability in all interventions.
Contribute to annual and quarterly work plans, budgets, and implementation schedules.
Support establishment and strengthening of community governance structures, peace committees, and DRR mechanisms.
Promote innovative, community-led disaster risk reduction and adaptation strategies.
Provide advisory support to CSOs, LGAs, traditional leaders, and community platforms.
Facilitate community risk assessments, early warning systems, and contingency planning.
Support governance capacity building on transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making.
Ensure compliance with CARE, EU, and AFD standards and operational guidelines.
Participate in LGA-level coordination meetings and technical forums.
Represent RESILAC 2 in relevant stakeholder engagements.
Strengthen collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, and community groups.
Supervise implementation in line with CARE SOPs and SPHERE standards.
Support monitoring visits, project quality assurance, and field assessments.
Contribute to baseline, endline, and operational research activities.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including lessons learned and success stories.
Ensure participatory data collection involving communities and partners.
Train CSOs, DRR committees, and governance actors on key tools and approaches.
Organize workshops, training sessions, and learning exchanges.
Strengthen capacity of local government officials and community leaders.
Promote sustainability through community-based monitoring and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, DRR, or related field; Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of 3+ years experience with an INGO, with at least 2 years experience in livelihoods or resilience programming.
Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder development projects; familiarity with EU/AFD-funded projects is an advantage.
Strong understanding of governance and disaster risk reduction systems.
Excellent coordination, facilitation, and reporting skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri languages is highly desirable.
Ability to work in complex and conflict-affected environments.