About the Role
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting people affected by crises, armed conflicts, and disasters. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Cohesion Officer to drive community engagement, peaceful coexistence, and inclusive governance structures for our projects in North-East Nigeria.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs the Social Cohesion Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring peaceful project implementation and strong community ownership. Your core duties will include:
- Conducting comprehensive conflict and do-no-harm analyses, stakeholder mapping, and regular risk assessments at facility sites.
- Leading land tenure audits, facilitating inclusive community consultations, and supporting the negotiation of land-use agreements and Tripartite Facility Management Agreements.
- Facilitating the transparent setup and training of Facility Management Committees, LGA Oversight Committees, and Peace and Grievance Committees.
- Mediating local disputes over land, water access, and shared resources while ensuring compliance with accountability and feedback mechanisms.
- Supervising community mobilisers, monitoring social cohesion activities, and promoting the active participation of women, youth, IDPs, and returnees.
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and competencies:
- University degree (B.Sc or HND) in Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or related social sciences; a Master's degree is a strong advantage.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in social cohesion, peacebuilding, community governance, or conflict-sensitive programming with NGOs or UN agencies.
- Demonstrated expertise in community dialogue facilitation, mediation, and working with traditional institutions and local government authorities in North-East Nigeria.
- Strong understanding of customary and statutory land tenure systems, including the Land Use Act in Borno State.
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and analytical skills with fluency in English and Hausa; Kanuri proficiency is highly desirable.
- Unwavering commitment to humanitarian principles, safeguarding, PSEA, and gender inclusion.
INTERSOS offers a competitive compensation package, meaningful opportunities to impact vulnerable communities, and a collaborative international working environment dedicated to professional growth and humanitarian excellence.