Shelter Assistant – NFI / CVA at Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

Last Updated: November 10, 2026

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Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

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Monthly Salary

Competitive

Work Location

Borno

Closing Date

November 14, 2026

4 days remaining

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Job Title: Shelter Assistant – NFI / CVA

Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time

Key Areas of Accountability

  • Support the implementation of shelter and NFI activities in line with approved project plans and organisational procedures.
  • Assist in identifying, registering, and verifying vulnerable households requiring shelter and NFI assistance.
  • Support needs assessments and beneficiary selection using approved vulnerability criteria.
  • Participate in the distribution of shelter materials and non-food items to targeted beneficiaries.
  • Ensure proper documentation of distributions, including beneficiary lists, distribution sheets, and signed acknowledgement forms.
  • Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and collect beneficiary feedback on the quality, relevance, and adequacy of assistance.
  • Support community mobilisation, sensitisation, and engagement before, during, and after distributions.
  • Monitor the use and condition of distributed shelter materials and NFIs and report concerns to the supervisor.
  • Work with community leaders, local authorities, and other humanitarian actors to facilitate effective project implementation.
  • Identify and report protection concerns, safeguarding issues, and cases requiring referral through established reporting mechanisms.
  • Ensure activities promote accountability to affected populations, gender sensitivity, inclusion, and beneficiary dignity.
  • Prepare timely activity reports and maintain accurate records of field activities.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of project objectives

Qualifications and Experience

  • OND or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, or a related field.
  • 2–3 years of relevant experience in shelter, NFI distribution, humanitarian response, or community-based programming.
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities is an advantage.
  • Basic understanding of humanitarian principles and accountability to affected populations.
  • Knowledge of beneficiary registration, needs assessments, and distribution processes.
  • Good report-writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work in challenging field environments and travel to project locations when required.

Application Closing Date
14th Nocember, 2026.

How to Apply
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