Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE), a women-led non-profit, focuses on empowering individuals affected by hardship through training, skills acquisition, and advocacy
Experience: 5 – 10 years
Location Borno
Position Overview
ARISE is seeking a visionary and experienced NGO Leader to serve in a voluntary advisory capacity.
This opportunity is ideal for a passionate development professional who wishes to give back, mentor emerging leaders, and support the growth of a new institution that is making an impact at the grassroots level.
The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, sectoral expertise, and leadership mentorship to help ARISE grow as a holistic and sustainable organization.
Key Focus Areas
- Livelihood and Agricultural Development
- Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention
- Nutrition and Food Security
- Education and Skills Development
- Good governance
- Organizational Growth and Institutional Strengthening
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic guidance in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Mentor and coach the Executive Director and emerging leaders within ARISE.
- Support institutional development, governance, and partnership-building.
- Offer technical input in proposal writing and project development.
- Strengthen visibility, networking, and relationships with donors and partners.
- Contribute to long-term strategy, sustainability, and systems strengthening.
Who We’re Looking For
- A development or humanitarian professional with at least 5–10 years of leadership experience in NGO management or program implementation.
- Proven expertise in one or more of the key thematic areas listed above.
- A visionary thinker passionate about coaching, capacity building, and sustainability.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and advisory skills.
- Willingness to volunteer time and expertise to nurture a growing organization.
Why Join ARISE?
- Be part of a growing, impact-driven organization dedicated to empowering communities.
- Share your experience, shape the vision, and build a lasting legacy through mentorship.
- Collaborate with passionate youth and professionals working to create lasting change.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send a brief expression of interest (max 1 page) and CV to: [email protected] and copy[email protected] with the subject line: Volunteer NGO Leader – Advisory Role
