Background
Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) is a woman- led organization born out of passion for the well-being of Women and Children in Nigeria. It is a dynamic and impactful NGO committed to providing humanitarian aid and support to vulnerable communities around the world. With a focus on empowering individuals and fostering sustainable development, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those in need. COWACDI has zero tolerance to fraud and other related practices. It has a special interest in mitigating the suffering of the vulnerable persons (mostly Women & Children) in times of crisis. Currently the organization has focused its attention on the Northeast of Nigeria with special emphasis in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states (the BAY states) due to the 14 years old crises. COWACDI intervenes through community-based approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programmes, child protection, peace-building programmes and empowerment of youth and women. Since its establishment in 2005 has been implementing humanitarian and developmental interventions in Protection, Peace Building, Housing Land & Property (HLP), Non-food Items (NFI), Livelihood.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
| Job Type: | Part Time |
| Qualification: | Diploma/B.Sc. |
| Experience: | 1 Year |
| Location: | Mafa and MMC, Borno State |
| Job Field: Reports to: | Field Level Workers Project Officer |
Contractual Arrangement: External
Contract Duration: 2 months
Job Description
- Assist in collecting data as per the program requirements for its different sites.
- Administer Vitamin A to all eligible children in the range of 6-59 months
- Hand over 2 co-packs of ORS/Zinc for each eligible child in the range of 0-59 months
- Screen for malnutrition (Mid-upper arm circumference-MUAC screening or a regionally contextualized measure) and record data in the CommCare CHC App along with a photograph of the MUAC reading and handover of ORS co-packs.
- Collect data on the child’s vaccination status and coverage, and promote missing vaccinations
- Collect household phone number.
- Engage in door-to-door campaign work.
- Seek out respondents who fit the suggested profiles in assigned locations and collect data based on questionnaires developed and supplied by the program team.
- Gather and accurately record responses on questionnaires provided.
- Ensure that questionnaires have been thoroughly checked and completed.
- Submit completed questionnaires and other equipment used in fieldwork to the supervisor and will, if required to do so, compile his/her findings in a format required by the program team.
- As part of each assignment, participate in briefings; carry out data collection, data entry and/or reporting.
- Take responsibility for project equipment that he/she may be entrusted with.
- Recognize and give account of problems in obtaining data and provide useful feedback from field activities
- Work according to the program needs and follow confidentiality/security procedures to ensure respondent privacy is protected
- Report to the supervisor before and after a day’s work for further direction.
- Perform any other duty assigned.
Desirable Skills/Quality:
- Previous experience in conducting Nutrition assessments.
- Ability to pay attention to details and capture correct beneficiary’s information.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Possesses an analytical skill
- Fluency in speaking and understanding English and Hausa.
- Experience in data collection, administering questionnaires and conducting interviews, data collection and data entry.
Qualifications
- Community Health Worker (CHEW), Nutrition and Dietician (NUD), Nurse and Health related courses.
- Proven experience working in an office environment.
- Listening skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian Humanitarian and development context.
- Excellent reporting skills.
- Excellent communication, diplomatic, and writing skills. Proficient in relevant computer applications.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Language required: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Hausa and Kanuri would be of advantage.
Application Closing Date 17th October 2025.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly submit their Cover letter and CV in person at Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) No 26, Benue Avenue, Opposite Save the Children Office, Old GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State. Stating the position on the envelope.
Additional Information
COWACDI is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc. Kindly ensure that you can work in this location when applying. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. No application after the closing date will be considered.
COWACDI regrets that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you are being considered for the role, a recruiter will contact you. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks, you should consider your application not successful on this occasion.
Note: Never pay for any training, certificate, assessment, or testing fee to the recruiter.
