Join as Community Volunteers at Hallmark Leadership Initiative

Borno

Hallmark Leadership Initiative (HALI) is a nonprofit organization that provides support in key areas, which include Health, Public Awareness, Education, Peace Building and Reintegration, Accountability, Protection (GBV) and Empowerment. The organization’s goal is to create a positive impact on the lives of people in the NorthEast and Nigeria at large through the aforementioned areas, which we believe is the cardinal driver for economic and social growth in any society.

 

We empower vulnerable populations through grassroots engagement, capacity building, education, advocacy, and institutional strengthening—helping communities rise above crisis and build sustainable, self-driven change.

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Community Volunteer

 

Location: Maiduguri and Jere, Borno

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 9 months

 

Role Summary

 

Community Volunteers will support project implementation at community level by mobilizing persons with disabilities and community members, conducting sensitization activities, supporting inclusive feedback mechanisms, and strengthening community participation in project activities.

Key Responsibilities

 

Support community mobilization and sensitizationon disability inclusion, protection, and available project services.

Identify and mobilize persons with disabilities, caregivers, and vulnerable households for project activities.

Support dissemination of inclusive information materials(pictorial, audio, large print, etc.).

Assist in organizing community meetings, feedback sessions, and awareness campaigns.

Support OPDs and project staff during accessibility audits, distributions, trainings, and outreach activities.

Promote Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)by encouraging use of feedback and complaints mechanisms.

Report community feedback, concerns, and protection risks to project staff promptly.

Uphold safeguarding, PSEA, and ethical conduct standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements

 

Resident of MMC or Jere LGA.

Minimum of SSCEor equivalent (ability to read and write).

Strong knowledge of the local community and languages.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Willingness to work with persons with disabilities respectfully and inclusively.

Ability to volunteer time for community activities and outreach.

Added Advantage:

 

Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Prior experience in community mobilization, humanitarian work, health, protection, or volunteer activities.

Membership or affiliation with a community group, OPD, youth group, or women’s group.

Ability to communicate using sign languageor experience supporting persons with hearing or visual impairments.

Safeguarding & Inclusion:

 

HALI is committed to zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)and promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. All volunteers will be required to adhere to HALI’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.

HALI is an equal opportunity organizationand strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.

Application Closing Date

30th January, 2026.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.