About the Role
Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Stakeholder Engagement Officer to serve as our primary technical and institutional liaison in Borno, Adamawa, or Yobe State. In this role, you will champion environmental sustainability and agricultural innovation by building robust partnerships with state ministries, local government authorities, traditional leaders, and humanitarian partners to drive the successful rollout of the agriFIMS and Agro-weather Dissemination System platforms.
Key Responsibilities- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with State Ministries of Agriculture, Environment, and Science & Technology, as well as local councils and development agencies.
- Lead community entry strategies, advocacy visits, and sensitisation meetings with traditional rulers, local leaders, and farmer cooperative networks.
- Drive field adoption and user engagement for agriFIMS and GHI’s Agro-weather Dissemination System among state officials, extension workers, and local farmers.
- Work closely with project managers to align field activities with local cultural norms, conflict dynamics, and state priorities while mitigating operational risks.
- Gather regular feedback from government counterparts and farmers, contributing vital insights to weekly, monthly, and donor progress reports.
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Development Studies, Agricultural Extension, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in stakeholder management, government relations, community mobilisation, or advocacy within donor-funded programmes in Nigeria.
- At least 2 years of direct field experience working within Borno, Adamawa, or Yobe States, with local indigenes receiving special consideration.
- Exceptional interpersonal, diplomatic, and negotiation skills with high emotional intelligence and fluency in English and Hausa.
- Familiarity with humanitarian coordination structures and digital agricultural tools in the BAY region.
- Competitive nonprofit salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact on environmental sustainability and agricultural development in Northern Nigeria.
- Professional development and capacity-building opportunities within a growing environmental organisation.