Livelihood Assistant (Konduga LGA)

The Livelihood Assistant position at Damnaish Human Capacity Building Initiative (DHCBI) in Konduga LGA, Nigeria, involves enhancing food security and restoring livelihoods for vulnerable households. Key responsibilities include implementing Cash-for-Assets and Food-for-Assets programs, community engagement, training beneficiaries, monitoring project progress, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires a diploma or degree in relevant fields and at least 4 years of experience in similar settings.
Contract Duration: 7 Months
Job Location: Konduga LGA, Borno State

Job Summary

The FSL Assistant will play a vital role in supporting DHCBI’s efforts to enhance food security and restore livelihoods for vulnerable households in flood-affected communities, particularly in Malakyariri. This position will support the implementation of key project components including Cash-for-Assets (CfA), Food-for-Assets (FFA), agricultural recovery, and livelihood restoration activities.

The role emphasizes community engagement, input distribution, training facilitation, and support for initiatives such as infrastructure rehabilitation, rain/dry-season farming, livestock support, and financial inclusion, while ensuring compliance with DHCBI and donor guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation
• Support the implementation of CfA/FFA interventions, including targeting and mobilizing vulnerable households.
• Assist in distributing agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, tools) and delivering training on climate-smart agricultural practices.
• Support the distribution of livestock, animal feed, and basic veterinary services to eligible beneficiaries.
• Facilitate the delivery of cash assistance programs in accordance with targeting criteria and beneficiary verification processes.

Community Engagement
• Engage local leaders, women, youth, and persons with disabilities to promote inclusive participation in FSL activities.
• Conduct community sensitization meetings to explain project goals, safety measures, and expectations.
• Support participatory planning and beneficiary feedback sessions to align interventions with community priorities.

Training and Capacity Building
• Organize and facilitate beneficiary training on crop diversification, basic irrigation, financial literacy, and income-generating activities.
• Assist in building beneficiaries’ capacity on livestock care and basic business management.
• Provide orientation, safety training, and guidelines for CfA/FFA participants.

Monitoring and Reporting
• Assist in collecting and documenting data on participation, input usage, training attendance, and project results.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and gather beneficiary feedback.
• Contribute to reports highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Infrastructure Rehabilitation
• Support the rehabilitation of community infrastructure, including feeder roads, water sources, sanitation facilities, and homestead gardens.
• Facilitate coordination and active participation of community members in asset restoration activities.

Compliance and Accountability
• Ensure all activities comply with DHCBI and donor regulations, particularly concerning PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards.
• Support the operation of a functional complaint and feedback mechanism that addresses community concerns promptly and confidentially.

Requirements

Education:
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture , Community Development , Social Sciences , or a related field.

Experience:
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in food security, agricultural support, or livelihoods programming in humanitarian or development settings.
• Previous experience with CfA/FFA, agricultural input distribution, and/or livestock management is a plus.

Skills:
• Strong communication and community mobilization skills.
• Basic data collection and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to work in remote and challenging field locations.
• Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri is an advantage.

Important Notes
• DHCBI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• DHCBI is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices.
• DHCBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applications on the basis of merit—regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or background.
• We adhere to the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence .