Home to more than 160 million people, Nigeria has the largest population and the second largest economy in Africa, and has a major influence on the continent’s political agenda.
However, Nigeria has a history of political instability, corruption and mismanagement of public resources, and has recently seen religious and ethnic conflict. As a result, more than half of Nigeria’s population still live in poverty.
Despite four peaceful transitions of power since a return to civilian rule in 1999, Nigeria’s politics continue to be characterised by patronage, ineffective opposition, low voter turnout and voting along ethnic and religious lines.
Most of Nigeria’s wealth is held by a tiny economic and political elite and many people feel powerless to challenge the current system, campaign for their rights or hold their gAbout the role
Reporting in to the Project Manager, the Programme Officer (PO) supports the field-level implementation of the ECHO-funded Goyon Baya Response Project, with a primary technical focus on WaSH and operational support to MPCA delivery.
The role is central to operationalising the Rapid Response and Referral Mechanism (RRRM), enabling timely identification, targeting, and assistance of shock-affected populations across Ngala (Borno State) and Mashi (Katsina State).
In addtion, Protection is mainstreamed across all activities, ensuring safe, inclusive, and accountable delivery.
Some of the main areas of responsibilities of the Programme Officer include:
Support implementation of MPCA activities, including beneficiary communication, targeting, registration, distributions, and post distribution follow up.
Lead implementation of WaSH interventions, including water point rehabilitation, solar-powered systems, operation & maintenance (O&M), and hygiene promotion activities
Support RRRM activation at field level, including rapid needs assessments, beneficiary prioritisation, and coordination of immediate response actions
Support coordination with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) for digital cash delivery.
Work closely with local partner, SHI, field teams and community structures to ensure inclusive and safe delivery.
Facilitate community sensitisation, feedback, and complaints mechanisms.
Ensure protection mainstreaming across MPCA and WaSH activities, including safe access, inclusion, and referral pathways
Facilitate referrals to protection, health, nutrition, and other essential services through established referral networks
Support baseline surveys, PDMs, routine monitoring, and market price data collection.
Maintain accurate activity records, distribution lists, attendance sheets, and other means of verification.
Support digital data collection and registration using tools such as KoboToolbox/ODK and mobile money systems for cash delivery
Monitor functionality and use of WaSH facilities and report technical or access challenges promptly.
Contribute to weekly and monthly progress reports.
Uphold safeguarding, PSEA, and data protection standards at field level.
Ensure activities comply with Christian Aid policies, donor requirements, and security procedures.
Participate in LGA level coordination meetings and liaise with local authorities and community leaders. Represent Christian Aid’s MPCA and WaSH programming in relevant cluster and coordination meetings.
Promptly report security incidents, access constraints, or operational risks.
Provide timely field intelligence to support adaptive management decisions.
Ensure WaSH activities meet minimum technical standards and are appropriately integrated with MPCA and RRRM objectives.
Support alignment with cluster standards and avoid duplication of assistance.
Who we are looking for
Essential:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development, Public Health, or related fields
4 – 5 years’ experience in humanitarian programme implementation, with field-level experience in NE or NW Nigeria strongly preferred.
Strong technical experience in WaSH programming (water systems, hygiene promotion, O&M)
Experience supporting rapid response or emergency mechanisms
Practical experience in cash programming, , and Protection activities.
Experience using digital data collection tools and/or mobile money systems.]
Strong community engagement and field monitoring skills.
Ability to work in insecure and remote environments.
Desirable:
Experience in Borno and/or Katsina States, including Ngala or similar high-risk LGAs.
Knowledge of coordination mechanisms (clusters, SEMA Borno/Katsina) and rediness to be based in Kastina
Experience with referral systems (protection, health, nutrition, etc.) in Katsina and Borno.
Knowledge of Hausa.