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Program Officer at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)
New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)
October 12, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Purpose
The Program Officer supports the planning, delivery and follow-up of project activities so that NFDP reaches the right people with quality assistance, on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities
Planning and implementation
Help prepare detailed work plans, activity schedules and procurement plan with the project team.
Organize and carry out field activities such as distributions, trainings, community meetings and awareness sessions.
Support beneficiary targeting, registration and verification, following agreed selection criteria.
Coordinate with logistics, finance and M&E teams so activities have the supplies, funds and data tools they need.
Community engagement
Work with community leaders, committees, local authorities and partners to plan and deliver activities.
Make sure communities, including women, older people and people with disabilities, are consulted and can give feedback.
Share information on project activities, selection criteria and feedback channels.
Monitoring and reporting
Track activity progress against the work plan and targets.
Collect attendance sheets, distribution lists and other means of verification.
Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports and contribute to donor reports.
Raise implementation challenges and risks early with the supervisor.
Coordination and compliance
Attend sector or cluster meetings when assigned and share updates with the team.
Follow donor rules, safeguarding (PSEA), do-no-harm principles and [Organization] policies.
Support budget tracking by preparing activity budgets and supporting documents for payments.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor\'s degree or HND in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Agriculture, Education or a field related to the program sector.
At least 2 years of experience implementing humanitarian or development projects.
Experience working directly with communities, including displaced populations, is an advantage.
Skills and competencies
Good planning and organizational skills.
Strong communication and community facilitation skills.
Clear report writing and basic Excel skills.
Ability to work in insecure or difficult field conditions.
Fluency in English; knowledge of a local language (e.g. Hausa or Kanuri) is an advantage.
CODE OF CONDUCT & SAFEGUARDING
NFDP maintains zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse. The Program Officer will be required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, PSEA, and Whistleblowing policies.
The Program Officer supports the planning, delivery and follow-up of project activities so that NFDP reaches the right people with quality assistance, on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities
Planning and implementation
Help prepare detailed work plans, activity schedules and procurement plan with the project team.
Organize and carry out field activities such as distributions, trainings, community meetings and awareness sessions.
Support beneficiary targeting, registration and verification, following agreed selection criteria.
Coordinate with logistics, finance and M&E teams so activities have the supplies, funds and data tools they need.
Community engagement
Work with community leaders, committees, local authorities and partners to plan and deliver activities.
Make sure communities, including women, older people and people with disabilities, are consulted and can give feedback.
Share information on project activities, selection criteria and feedback channels.
Monitoring and reporting
Track activity progress against the work plan and targets.
Collect attendance sheets, distribution lists and other means of verification.
Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports and contribute to donor reports.
Raise implementation challenges and risks early with the supervisor.
Coordination and compliance
Attend sector or cluster meetings when assigned and share updates with the team.
Follow donor rules, safeguarding (PSEA), do-no-harm principles and [Organization] policies.
Support budget tracking by preparing activity budgets and supporting documents for payments.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor\'s degree or HND in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Agriculture, Education or a field related to the program sector.
At least 2 years of experience implementing humanitarian or development projects.
Experience working directly with communities, including displaced populations, is an advantage.
Skills and competencies
Good planning and organizational skills.
Strong communication and community facilitation skills.
Clear report writing and basic Excel skills.
Ability to work in insecure or difficult field conditions.
Fluency in English; knowledge of a local language (e.g. Hausa or Kanuri) is an advantage.
CODE OF CONDUCT & SAFEGUARDING
NFDP maintains zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse. The Program Officer will be required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Fraud, PSEA, and Whistleblowing policies.