Operations

Program Officer

New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)·Borno, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 16, 2026

Job Purpose

The Program Officer supports the planning, delivery and follow-up of project activities so that NFDP reaches the right people with quality assistance, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

Planning and implementation

  • Help prepare detailed work plans, activity schedules and procurement plan with the project team.
  • Organize and carry out field activities such as distributions, trainings, community meetings and awareness sessions.
  • Support beneficiary targeting, registration and verification, following agreed selection criteria.
  • Coordinate with logistics, finance and M&E teams so activities have the supplies, funds and data tools they need.

Community engagement

  • Work with community leaders, committees, local authorities and partners to plan and deliver activities.
  • Make sure communities, including women, older people and people with disabilities, are consulted and can give feedback.
  • Share information on project activities, selection criteria and feedback channels.

Monitoring and reporting

  • Track activity progress against the work plan and targets.
  • Collect attendance sheets, distribution lists and other means of verification.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports and contribute to donor reports.
  • Raise implementation challenges and risks early with the supervisor.

Coordination and compliance

  • Attend sector or cluster meetings when assigned and share updates with the team.
  • Follow donor rules, safeguarding (PSEA), do-no-harm principles and [Organization] policies.
  • Support budget tracking by preparing activity budgets and supporting documents for payments.

Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor\'s degree or HND in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Agriculture, Education or a field related to the program sector.
  • At least 2 years of experience implementing humanitarian or development projects.
  • Experience working directly with communities, including displaced populations, is an advantage.

Skills and competencies

  • Good planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and community facilitation skills.
  • Clear report writing and basic Excel skills.
  • Ability to work in insecure or difficult field conditions.
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of a local language (e.g. Hausa or Kanuri) is an advantage.

CODE OF CONDUCT & SAFEGUARDING

NFDP maintains zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse. The Program Officer will be required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, PSEA, and Whistleblowing policies.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)

Location

Borno, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

October 16, 2026

Created

October 12, 2026

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