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: | HND/BSc/B.A |
| Location: | Maiduguri, Borno State. |
| Job Field: | Volunteers |
Contractual Arrangement: Internal/External
Contract Duration: 12 Months
About the Role:
The role holder provides support in both the Human Resources and Administrative functions of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Administrative support.
- Assist in managing office supplies, equipment, and inventory.
- Maintain and organize files, records, and documentation.
- Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence as needed.
- Assist in travel arrangements, scheduling, and event planning.
- Ensuring smooth office operations.
- Handling internal and external correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
- Assisting with meeting scheduling and preparation of meeting rooms.
- Filing, organizing, and maintaining confidential documents.
- Supporting with travel and accommodation arrangements for staff.
HR Support:
- Assisting in recruitment by scheduling interviews, screening candidates, and managing onboarding paperwork.
- Maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Assisting with payroll processing by collating attendance and leave data.
- Organizing and coordinating employee training and development programs.
- Responding to employee inquiries regarding HR-related matters.
- Perform any other duty assigned.
Additional Tasks
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Good (ability to type and prepare reports and other documents as needed.)
Desirable Skills/Quality:
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND or an associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.
- Must have a NYSC Certificate.
- Must be less than 30 years.
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
30th September, 2025.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly forward their Cover letter, CV and Credentials in a single PDF format via an email to cowacdi[email protected] stating the position you are applying for as the subject of their mail.
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.
- The title of the position must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.
