DUTY STATION: ADAMAWA STATE
JOB DURATION: 9 MONTHS WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION
All for Peace and Dignity (APADE) is an international not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, registered under Canadian law in 2014 and Nigeria government in 2021. Our mission is to work with vulnerable people in poverty and distress to improve their well-being and together create a positive change. APADE’s activities focus on emergency, early recovery, resilience, and sustainable development for all people in dire need, regardless of religious, political, or ethnic affiliation, while advocating for peace and dignity for all. Our Project and activities revolve in response to the changing needs of the community we serve to contribute to the change that impacts the lives of vulnerable people. We are highly respectful of women and men, girls and boys, and we are committed, in partnership with our donors and stakeholders, to assist communities in their collective efforts to improve their livelihoods and their dignity.
Our organization upholds the laws and regulations of the local Government of the country of implementation and demonstrates accountability and transparency in the delivery of high-quality and impact-driven programs. We value the coordination and collaboration of all stakeholders and we emphasize local actions and solutions to vulnerable people and those living with disabilities remain at the center of our interest. APADE takes appropriate measures to ensure that their specific needs are taken into account in programming activities. We, monitor, evaluate, and measure program impact while remaining prepared for early warning systems. Along with our focus on humanitarian interventions, we also keep improving the way we serve vulnerable people and communities. In this way, we guarantee continuous program improvement, and we also deliver accountability and transparency to our donors and all stakeholders.
APADE in collaboration with WFP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MASTER CARD FOUNDATION, is to implement a project in Northeast Nigeria (Adamawa State). The aim is to strengthen local food systems and create job opportunities for young women and men through an inclusive agribusiness value chain. This initiative aligns with WFP’s objectives of strengthening local food systems and creating job opportunities for young women and men, transforming lives, and enhancing private sector engagement to achieve zero hunger, by promoting financial inclusion and empowering youth economically.
In this context, APADE is seeking to recruit a suitable, competent, and dedicated candidate for a job opportunity to fill the position of “A Livelihood Officer” to join the team the successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing livelihood programs to support the vulnerable population in the implementation Local Government across Adamawa State.
Number of Slots: 2 Slots
Location: Adamawa State, North East Nigeria.
Duty Station: Adamawa State
Department: Program.
Project Duration: 8 months
Reports To: Assistant Team Lead.
Responsibilities
- Assist in sensitization of local government structures, communities, and traditional authorities on the targeting criteria and identification and registration of the beneficiaries.
- Help oversee the delivery of capacity strengthening activities across all LGAs of implementation and work closely with Business Development Volunteers (BDVs) for timely weekly report submission.
- Actively participate in relevant field assessments to identify the beneficiaries’ needs and viable business opportunities, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of community needs
- Coordinate activities with local authorities, community members, other implementing actors and partners at the local level.
- Compile and submit regular project reports and updates Integrate community approaches, protection mainstreaming, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
- Coordinate with MEAL team to map, identify and Monitor program participants on the various IGAs.
- Lead in the selection and registration of participants with support from MEAL Team.
- Conduct the sensitization of beneficiaries on program activities and objectives.
- Conduct market assessment to ascertain various available linkage opportunities in implantation locations.
- Ensure proper distribution of NFIs to participants.
- Identify emerging issues related to the project and inform these concerns or make recommendation for further solution.
- Ensure proper set up of VSLAs and organized innovation challenges exercises working hand in hand with MSMEs officer.
Reporting and Monitoring:
- Report on the progress of specific tasks assigned, problems encountered, actions taken as well as the quality of relations with beneficiaries
- Submit the daily task and weekly situational report to his/her line manager on daily and weekly basis respectively
- Collect any relevant information from the communities and partners, and reports to his/her supervisor
- Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the APADE office, ensuring their availability to his/her line manager
- Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, APADE programs, or safety aspects
Overall Objectives
- Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to APADE and our vision, mission, and values to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of all APADE resources to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace
Capacity Building:
- Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
- Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
- Provide team members with information, tools, and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
- Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
- Identify any gaps or capacity needs within the team and ensure training and capacity building are incorporated into program planning.
- The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- University degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience within NGOs/INGOs
- Experience working on livelihood, youth employment, agribusiness, or humanitarian/development programs is an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Collaboration: ability to work well with teams and stakeholders
- Proactive in addressing challenges
- Ability to strongly support initiating and organizing working strategies.
- Ability to continue with priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
- Maintains confidentiality and data privacy
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
- Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure.
- Good English skills (speaking and writing); knowledge of beneficiary languages.
- Strongly adhere to and respect PSEA Zero tolerance policy, and organization Codes of Conduct.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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APADE is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, youth, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 27 March, 2026
GERARD NYANDWI
COUNTRY DIRECTOR
APADE/NIGERIA
