About the Role
Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization committed to delivering lasting value through trusted partnerships and impactful humanitarian interventions. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Livelihoods Coordinator to lead the planning, management, and quality oversight of our economic recovery and livelihood strengthening activities in northeast Nigeria. The ideal candidate will ensure our programming is conflict-sensitive, market-informed, and seamlessly integrated with vital child protection initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Form and support 80 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) based on the adashe rotating savings model, and train project staff in group governance and financial management.
- Deliver financial literacy training for VSLA members while continuously monitoring group health and providing targeted capacity-building support.
- Broker community-monitored market compacts with traders, transporters, and agricultural processors through traditional authority structures to ensure child-safe business practices.
- Coordinate closely with the Child Protection Coordinator to integrate market compacts into the broader community protection strategy.
- Conduct rapid market assessments and manage market-linked vocational training programs for at least 800 youth, establishing robust post-training employment linkages.
- Facilitate agricultural market linkages and post-harvest support for farming households, prioritizing those restricted by insecurity or explosive ordnance contamination.
- Lead robust data collection, output monitoring, and reporting activities for donors and project management teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, International Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in livelihoods, enterprise development, or economic recovery, with at least 2 years in a coordination or management capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in establishing VSLAs, conducting market assessments, and engaging traditional community authorities in conflict-affected settings.
- Fluency in Hausa or Kanuri (written and spoken) alongside strong professional English communication and reporting skills.
- Familiarity with digital data collection platforms like KoBoToolbox and direct prior experience working in Borno State or northeast Nigeria.
- Competitive NGO remuneration package aligned with regional standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a respected indigenous humanitarian organization.
- Chance to make a direct, positive impact on vulnerable and conflict-affected communities in Nigeria.
FINDEF maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and any violation of child safeguarding principles. All recruitment is strictly merit-based, and candidates will never be charged any fees during the application process.