Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) is seeking a Shelter Community Volunteer to support the implementation of community-level shelter activities. The volunteer will facilitate engagement with affected households, support beneficiary identification and mobilisation, share project information, and monitor shelter interventions.
Organisation: Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)
Location: Damboa, Borno State
Employment Type: Contract (10 Months)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Job Category: Humanitarian / Shelter / Community Engagement
The role will serve as a link between HARAF and target communities, promoting participation, transparency, accountability, and effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support community mobilisation and sensitisation on planned shelter interventions and project activities.
- Assist in identifying vulnerable households requiring shelter assistance in line with approved beneficiary selection criteria.
- Support beneficiary registration and verification under the supervision of HARAF project staff.
- Facilitate communication between community members and HARAF project teams.
- Share information on project activities, eligibility criteria, distribution schedules, and available feedback channels.
- Assist during shelter material distributions and promote orderly participation of beneficiaries.
- Support field monitoring visits to observe shelter activities and identify challenges faced by beneficiaries.
- Collect and communicate community feedback, concerns, and complaints to designated HARAF staff.
- Promote the inclusion and participation of women, persons with disabilities, older persons, and other vulnerable groups.
- Identify and promptly report protection concerns and safeguarding issues through established reporting channels.
- Support the preparation of community activity reports and maintain accurate field records as assigned.
- Perform other related volunteer duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of SSCE; an OND or higher qualification is an added advantage.
- Previous experience in community mobilisation, humanitarian activities, or volunteer work is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of the local community and ability to communicate in relevant local languages.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse groups, including vulnerable individuals and households.
- Honesty, integrity, commitment, and willingness to serve the community.
- Ability to work in field locations and participate in community activities.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Community engagement and mobilisation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Respect for diversity and inclusion.
- Accountability and transparency.
- Confidentiality and professionalism.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding.
Volunteer Conduct and Safeguarding
All volunteers are expected to:
- Respect the dignity, rights, and privacy of community members.
- Maintain the confidentiality of beneficiary information.
- Refrain from requesting or receiving money, gifts, or favours from beneficiaries in exchange for assistance.
- Comply with HARAF’s Code of Conduct, PSEA, safeguarding, and other relevant organisational policies.
- Report suspected misconduct, exploitation, abuse, or safeguarding concerns through designated channels.
Safeguarding and Ethics
- Commitment to safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and ethical conduct.
- Zero tolerance for fraud, theft, exploitation, or abuse.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official application link:
Equal Opportunity Statement
HARAF is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, or background. Applications from marginalised groups are encouraged.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
