Governance and DRR Officer at African Youth for Peace Development & Empowerment (AFRYDEV) - NAIJA STICK

Governance and DRR Officer at African Youth for Peace Development & Empowerment (AFRYDEV)

African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation, (AFRYDEV) is a youth-led non-governmental, non-profit and non-sectarian development organization established in 2013 with the mission to serve as a platform for enlightenment and empowerment of youth society for peace and development.

Position Overview

The Governance & DRR Officer will lead field‑level implementation of governance strengthening, community engagement, social cohesion, NRM, and DRR activities. The role focuses on building the capacity of local authorities, community structures, and civil society actors to promote inclusive decision‑making, peaceful coexistence, and resilience.

• The officer will support the development and implementation of Local Development Plans (LDPs), facilitate community dialogues, strengthen NRM committees, support DRR structures, and coordinate social cohesion initiatives across Damaturu and Fune LGAs.

Key Responsibilities

Governance Strengthening and Institutional Capacity Building:

Support the development, review, and implementation of Local Development Plans (LDPs): Facilitate the participatory development, periodic review, and effective implementation of Local Development Plans (LDPs) in target LGAs, ensuring alignment with community needs and state development frameworks.

• Facilitate "Living Together" activities to promote citizenship and culture: Organize and facilitate "Living Together" activities, cultural events, and citizenship awareness sessions that foster a sense of belonging, shared identity, and mutual respect among diverse community groups.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, Environmental Management, Disaster Risk Management, or a related field.

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Governance, Peacebuilding, NRM, or DRR) is an advantage.

Experience:

3–5 years of experience in governance, peacebuilding, social cohesion, natural resource management, or disaster risk reduction programming in humanitarian or development contexts.

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating participatory planning processes (e.g., LDP development, community action planning).
• Proven experience in capacity building for local government authorities, traditional leaders, CSOs, and community committees.
• Experience in conflict-sensitive programming, peacebuilding, and working with IDPs, returnees, and host communities.
• Experience in conflict-affected or fragile contexts (e.g., Northeast Nigeria) is required.

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of local governance structures, decentralization, LDP processes, and public financial management in Nigeria.

• Knowledge of social cohesion, peacebuilding theories, conflict analysis frameworks, and do-no-harm principles.
• Familiarity with NRM governance, land use planning, climate change adaptation, and the Sendai Framework for DRR.
• Proficiency in participatory assessment methods (conflict mapping, stakeholder analysis, community scorecards).
• Strong facilitation, training, and capacity-building skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and case study development skills.

Required Competencies:

Strong commitment to inclusive governance, social justice, peacebuilding, and environmental sustainability.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders (LGAs, MDAs, traditional leaders, CSOs, community groups).
• Leadership, coordination, and team collaboration abilities.
• Problem-solving, adaptability, and resourcefulness in challenging field environments.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for local norms while advancing good governance and social cohesion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Executive Director, State Programs Manager, MEAL Manager, Finance and Admin. Manager, Economic Recovery and Gender Inclusion Officer, Economic Recovery Assistants, Gender and Social Inclusion Assistants, Community Volunteers, CSO partners.

External: LGA authorities (Chairmen, Councilors, Planning Officers), State MDAs (Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Women Affairs, SEMA), traditional leaders (Emirs, Chiefs, District Heads), religious leaders, Community Peace Committees, DRR Committees, NRM Committees, women's groups, youth groups, PWD associations, CSOs, and donor representatives.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Proficiency in Hausa is required; Kanuri or other local languages are an advantage.

Location: Yobe

Deadline: 5 May 2026

How to Apply 

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