About the Role
Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a prominent women-led, registered non-governmental and non-profit organization headquartered in Borno State, Nigeria. We have been actively engaged in transformative humanitarian and development activities across the Northeast, focusing on education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihoods, and protection. We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Gender Field Support Officer to join our dynamic team and help champion gender equality and social inclusion within our project communities.
Key Responsibilities- Support the mainstreaming of gender equality and protection principles across all field-level humanitarian and development interventions.
- Facilitate community-level sensitization workshops, dialogues, and awareness campaigns on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and women empowerment.
- Coordinate closely with community leaders, women groups, and local stakeholders to identify gender-specific vulnerabilities and needs.
- Assist in the collection, monitoring, and accurate reporting of gender-disaggregated data for ongoing project activities.
- Provide logistical and administrative support during field assessments, focus group discussions, and capacity-building training sessions.
- Prepare timely and detailed field activity reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
- Degree or relevant professional qualification in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Proven experience working with NGOs or community-based organizations in humanitarian or development settings, particularly in Northeast Nigeria.
- Strong understanding of gender equality principles, human rights, and protection frameworks.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and community mobilization skills with fluency in English and local languages (Hausa/Kanuri).
- Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite for reporting.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and NGO industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous capacity development in the humanitarian sector.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment dedicated to empowering vulnerable populations.