Project Officer

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community development with strength in social cohesion or related fields.
  
• Proven experience in working with communities and engaging diverse stakeholders
  
• Experience working with international organizations and other CSOs on governance and strengthening community participation.
  
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely. Ability to facilitate workshops and community forums.
  
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  

1. Programme Implementation & Results Delivery

• Coordinate and deliver approved project activities at LGA level in line with the project log frame, work plans, and budget.
  
• Ensure timely achievement of outputs related to social cohesion, inclusive planning, and community development.
  
• Support the operationalization of Community Development Planning (CDP) processes across wards in the assigned LGA.
  
• Monitor activity implementation, identify risks and bottlenecks, and propose adaptive solutions to ensure results are achieved.
  

2. Governance, Participation & Capacity Strengthening

• Support local government authorities to strengthen inclusive planning, budgeting, and service delivery systems.
  
• Facilitate capacity‑building activities for:
  

1. LGA Development Coordination Committees (LGDCCs)
   
2. Ward Development Coordination Committees (WDCCs)
   
3. Ward Development Support Committees (WDSCs)
   
4. Promote budget literacy, transparency, and citizen participation across priority sectors.
   

3. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with local government officials, community leaders, civil society actors, and development partners.
  
• Support implementing partners in planning, facilitating, and documenting CDP sessions and training events.
  
• Ensure coordination with relevant state and LGA institutions to promote ownership and sustainability of results.
  

4. Cross‑Cutting Themes, Safeguarding & Conflict Sensitivity

• Ensure systematic integration of gender equality, inclusion (persons with disabilities, IDPs, host communities, and returnees), conflict sensitivity, and environmental sustainability.
  
• Apply Do No Harm, safeguarding, and protection principles in all project activities.
  
• Identify, escalate, and mitigate potential safeguarding, protection, or conflict‑related risks in collaboration with partners and LG stakeholders.
  

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

• Track progress against project indicators at LGA level and support data collection, verification, and reporting.
  
• Work closely with the MEAL Officer to ensure evidence‑based reporting and learning.
  
• Document lessons learned, good practices, and success stories to inform adaptive management and learning.
  

6. Reporting, Coordination & Organizational Learning

• Prepare and submit high‑quality weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity and progress reports.
  
• Participate in project review meetings, reflection sessions, and planning processes.
  
• Contribute to organizational learning by sharing field insights and recommendations
  
• Collaborate with other projects within the country program to ensuring adherence to one program approach.
  

Capacity Building & Mentorship

• Provide guidance to the partners on identified areas of gaps.
  
• Facilitate Field knowledge sharing to strengthen quality programming within the project team and partner organizations.
  

Other Duties

• Perform any other tasks delegated by the Project Coordinator or the Program Manager, Accountable Governance to ensure smooth implementation of CDP Project.