Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field.
  
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in humanitarian response, particularly in advocacy and community engagement.
  
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
  
• At least three (3) years’ experience in legal practice, advocacy, community engagement, and capacity building.
  
• Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri, and other local languages spoken in Borno and Yobe States.
  

1. Advocacy and Campaign Management

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies aligned with project objectives.
  
• Plan and execute advocacy campaigns targeting key stakeholders, policymakers, and community leaders.
  
• Conduct advocacy visits and represent FRAD at coordination forums, stakeholder meetings, and public engagements.
  

2. Capacity Building

• Conduct training needs assessments for stakeholders and community structures.
  
• Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and mentoring programs.
  
• Develop training materials and capacity-building tools.
  
• Promote localization and sustainability through strengthening community systems.
  

3. Research and Analysis

• Conduct research and policy analysis to inform advocacy strategies.
  
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
  
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for program improvement.
  

4. Stakeholder and Community Engagement

• Maintain strong working relationships with government agencies, community leaders, CSOs, and partners.
  
• Facilitate community dialogues and engagement platforms.
  
• Ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles are mainstreamed in all activities.
  

5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Develop and track advocacy and capacity-building impact metrics.
  
• Monitor sustainability indicators and community feedback mechanisms.
  
• Prepare periodic reports on advocacy and capacity-building outcomes.
  

6. Communication and Outreach

• Support communication initiatives related to advocacy campaigns.
  
• Contribute to visibility materials, policy briefs, and reports.
  

7. Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities

• Support documentation, reporting, and filing of advocacy and training activities.
  
• Ensure activities comply with FRAD policies and donor requirements.
  

8. Professional Conduct

• Represent FRAD in alignment with its mission and vision.
  
• Uphold transparency, accountability, and teamwork.
  
• Demonstrate innovation, creativity, and proactive problem-solving.