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Social Worker At Borno Women Development Initiative (bowdi)

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)·All, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
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Requirement

  • Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Company

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)

Location

All, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

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Created

October 5, 2026

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