Smiling Hearts Initiatives International is a humanitarian non-governmental, non profit organization founded in Nigeria, Borno state Maiduguri and has been in operation since 2016 as Zumunchi Hearts Initiatives International before its official registration with CAC on 10th October 2018 as Smiling Hearts Initiatives International.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Shelter Assistant – NFI / CVA
Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time
Key Areas of Accountability
- Support the implementation of shelter and NFI activities in line with approved project plans and organisational procedures.
- Assist in identifying, registering, and verifying vulnerable households requiring shelter and NFI assistance.
- Support needs assessments and beneficiary selection using approved vulnerability criteria.
- Participate in the distribution of shelter materials and non-food items to targeted beneficiaries.
- Ensure proper documentation of distributions, including beneficiary lists, distribution sheets, and signed acknowledgement forms.
- Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and collect beneficiary feedback on the quality, relevance, and adequacy of assistance.
- Support community mobilisation, sensitisation, and engagement before, during, and after distributions.
- Monitor the use and condition of distributed shelter materials and NFIs and report concerns to the supervisor.
- Work with community leaders, local authorities, and other humanitarian actors to facilitate effective project implementation.
- Identify and report protection concerns, safeguarding issues, and cases requiring referral through established reporting mechanisms.
- Ensure activities promote accountability to affected populations, gender sensitivity, inclusion, and beneficiary dignity.
- Prepare timely activity reports and maintain accurate records of field activities.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of project objectives
Qualifications and Experience
- OND or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in shelter, NFI distribution, humanitarian response, or community-based programming.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of humanitarian principles and accountability to affected populations.
- Knowledge of beneficiary registration, needs assessments, and distribution processes.
- Good report-writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work in challenging field environments and travel to project locations when required.
Application Closing Date
14th Nocember, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
