Livelihood Officer at Restoration of Hope Initiative

Borno

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Restoration of Hope Initiative (ROHI) – Since the insurgency began in 2009, many lives were lost and properties worth billions of Naira destroyed. There has been a lot of migration of people from one location to another location which is considered relatively peaceful, as a result many are displaced and homeless and many international organizations are bringing relief services in the areas of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Livelihood (FSL), Education, Health and other sectors as listed out in the Humanitarian Response Plan. Some of the local Government Areas (LGA) are relatively peaceful and there is a high population density with men and women who are suffering from poverty, and children who are vulnerable to illiteracy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Livelihood Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)
Reports to: The Project Manager

Summary of the Role

  • The livelihood officer is tasked with ensuring that the livelihood component of the project is implemented by ensuring that beneficiaries are able to start-up businesses and sustain means of livelihood established as a result of the organization’s support.
  • The livelihood officer is responsible for the daily technical planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and reporting of livelihood activities and for ensuring proper coordination with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Plan for the implementation of Education and livelihood project activities and monitoring in line with project design.
  • Setting up alternative care arrangements by improving the livelihood capacity of vulnerable beneficiaries.
  • Collaborate with the Protection and Education officers to conduct well-being assessments for beneficiaries at different locations.
  • Train beneficiaries on the Family Business Scheme (FBS) and disburse grants.
  • Conduct regular and periodic monitoring of businesses supported through the FBS.
  • Support beneficiaries in setting up and maintaining businesses supported through the FBS.
  • Supervises the livelihood caseworkers towards project deliverables.
  • Write and submit weekly activity reports.
  • Any other responsibility as instructed by the line manager.

Job Requirements

  • B.Sc. in Business management or another related field
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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