CAREER POSITION FOR STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Job Opportunity: Stakeholder Engagement Officer (SEO) — Green Habitat Initiative (GHI)
About the Organization
Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is a dynamic, sustainability-focused organization dedicated to improving livelihoods and strengthening community resilience. GHI is currently seeking a proactive and experienced professional to join the team for the second phase of its Agricultural Farmer Information Management System (agriFIMS) project in Katsina State.
Position: Stakeholder Engagement Officer (SEO)
Location: Katsina State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Reporting To: Project Manager
Role Overview
The Stakeholder Engagement Officer will serve as GHI’s primary institutional and technical liaison in Katsina State. In this role, you will build and nurture vital partnerships with government agencies, local authorities, traditional leaders, farmer associations, and development partners.
Additionally, you will play a critical role in driving the rollout and adoption of the agriFIMS and Agro-weather Dissemination System (ADS) platforms to enhance agricultural information management and decision-making across the state.
Key Responsibilities
1. Stakeholder Coordination
Build and maintain robust working relationships with relevant state ministries, local government councils, and development agencies.
Map key agricultural and digital stakeholders to establish strategic, long-term partnerships.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, technical briefings, and state-level consultations.
2. Advocacy and Community Mobilisation
Conduct targeted advocacy visits and community sensitisation activities.
Promote the active adoption of agriFIMS and the Agro-weather Dissemination System among farmers, extension workers, and government officials.
Coordinate stakeholder participation in workshops, platform demonstrations, and training sessions.
3. Field Coordination and Risk Management
Ensure all project activities align seamlessly with local cultural practices, community dynamics, and state priorities.
Proactively identify and address political, operational, and community-level risks.
Support conflict resolution efforts between community stakeholders, government authorities, and project teams.
4. Reporting and Knowledge Management
Gather valuable feedback from government officials, extension workers, and farmers.
Document system challenges, data governance concerns, and new opportunities for project improvement.
Contribute detailed updates to weekly, monthly, and donor progress reports.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to review the full details and complete their applications using the resources below:
📄 Terms of Reference (ToR): View Full Job Description
Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided text. Please consult the Terms of Reference directly to verify eligibility criteria, submission instructions, and closing dates.
