Job type: Contract Job
Location: FCT – Abuja Region:
North-East, Nigeria Vacancy:
1 Department: MEAL Reports to:
MEAL Coordinator Responsible for:
Documentation, Review and reporting all project activities.
Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a government-registered and recognized woman-led and youth-driven national Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) founded in 2019. Our mission is to save lives, alleviate the suffering of most vulnerable children, adolescents (lower and older), young people, women, and People with Disabilities (PWD); to maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters, among those affected by them; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situation, and to promote their rights in the society. We have implemented various donor and self-funded projects/activities in several areas of humanitarian needs among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities. We are actively present in Northeast (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and Bauchi States) and Northwest (Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi states) Nigeria. CBI employs a multi-sectorial stakeholder-engagement and community-inclusion approach to the implementation of all her programs and activities and is well experienced in advocacy, influencing awareness creation, and behavioral change programming. Our thematic areas of operations cut across sectors like Health (FP, SRH, HIV/AIDS & RI), Education, Nutrition (CMAM, MIYCN), Protection (GBV, Child Protection, GE&I), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Food Security & Livelihood (FSL) among others with the objectives to improve access to basic and reproductive health services and support distressed families. We also facilitate developmental programs, such as stakeholders’ advocacy campaigns against systemic and deep-rooted gender inequalities and barriers that will improve the socio-economic status of the most vulnerable (including orphans, PLWHA, PWDs, out-of-school children, Almajiri students, and Islamiyya students), promote infrastructural and environmental development, and promote equitable gender and social activities in communities. As our activities are also aimed at strengthening the resilience of the most vulnerable and building their capacity and self-reliance through education, sensitization, and awareness creation, CBI works in partnership with the Ministry of Budget and Planning, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Women’s Affairs, Ministry of Health as well as other relevant line-ministries for implementation. CBI also partners with other local and international partners and is an active member of several Clusters, working groups, and CSO Networks in all her states of operation and at the national level is a member of the Coalition of NGOs in Nigeria.
PURPOSE OF ROLE: Using the data template provided by the CBI Nigeria, the individual consultant will copyright the text of the CBI Annual Reports ensuring accuracy, consistency and readability of message, charts, figures, graphs and other report components. The consultant will be responsible for copywriting the narrative sections with a view to ensure: clarity and continuity and focus of the report; clarity of structure and consistency, both analytical and stylistic. The consultant will concentrate on flow and clarity of text especially between text and tables, and figures and integration of text and boxes, content errors, style and punctuation, spelling and grammar. The consultant will ensure that the data used and referenced in the text are consistent with the data in the respective tables, figures, charts and maps, as well as with the indicator tables. Based on the text provide, the consultant will recommend infographics for the Annual Report.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Rank % Of Time 1 100% A. Copywriting: · Using the data template provided by the CBI Nigeria, the individual consultant will copyright the text of the CBI Annual Reports ensuring accuracy, consistency and readability of message, charts, figures, graphs and other report components. · The consultant will be responsible for copywriting the narrative sections with a view to ensure: clarity and continuity and focus of the report; clarity of structure and consistency, both analytical and stylistic. · The consultant will concentrate on flow and clarity of text especially between text and tables, and figures and integration of text and boxes, content errors, style and punctuation, spelling and grammar. The consultant will ensure that the data used and referenced in the text are consistent with the data in the respective tables, figures, charts and maps, as well as with the indicator tables. Based on the text provide, the consultant will recommend infographics for the Annual Report. B. Graphic Design and Design Layout: · To produce an attractive and creative layout for CBI’s 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Annual Report. · The consultant will propose three design layouts; one will be selected from three design concepts. The appropriate placement of illustration such as maps, pie charts, tables, box items should be used as guided by the CBI Nigeria team.
JOB HOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience): Education: · Master’s degree in public relations, English Language or Literature, Communications, Journalism or Creative Writing with at least five (5) years’ experience. Or · Bachelor’s Degree in in Public Relations, English Language or Literature, Communications, Journalism or Creative Writing with at least seven (7) years experience. Experience: · Sector Experience in one or more of: Health, Nutrition, GBV, SRH, Protection, Child Protection, or WASH. · Experience gathering and writing success stories, case studies, and human-interest stories directly from beneficiaries and community members. · Prior exposure to donor reporting requirements and use of indicator-based reporting in collaboration with MEAL teams. · Field-level understanding of humanitarian or development programming, especially in fragile contexts like northeast Nigeria. · Experience producing reports for international NGOs, UN agencies, or institutional donors. · Capacity to work across cross-functional teams (MEAL, Program, Communications) and coordinate report inputs from multiple field locations. Skills (Special Training or Competence): Functional Competencies: · Strong research and excellent writing skills in English; · Proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop · Experience in producing corporate products – specifically annual reports; · Knowledge of CBI’s terms, language and editorial style in line with CBI’s communication guide and policy; · Demonstrated ability to work in timely manners and under pressure Key Behaviours: Behavioral Competencies: · Ability to be flexible and respond to changes to text/layout as part of the review and feedback process; · Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and work with diverse people; · Participate effectively in team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others; · Focus on impact and results for the client.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (excluding own line manager and staff) Internal · Program Coordinator · Finance and Support Services team · Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, MEAL, finance, logistics and procurement, etc.) External • Partners • Consultants • Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs) • Government agencies • Community leaders/CBOs
HOW TO APPLY:
Click on the link to apply. The advert will close on 28 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
NOTE:
- Only applications submitted online will be reviewed
- Only one application email should be submitted as multiple submissions will be tantamount to automatic disqualification
- The deadline for submissions is 28 November 2025.
- By submitting your application for this position, you agree to CBI ZERO Tolerance to:
- Fraud
- Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse, and Child Abuse
- Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Care Best Initiative (CBI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
