Job Position for Disaster Preparedness Officer
Job Title: Disaster Preparedness Officer
Organization: ZOA Nigeria
Location: Biu, Borno State (with frequent field travel)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: September 14, 2026
About ZOA Nigeria
ZOA Nigeria is actively seeking a qualified, proactive Disaster Preparedness Officer to support the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Disaster Preparedness (DP), Early Warning Systems (EWS), Anticipatory Action (AA), emergency response, and livelihood resilience programs across vulnerable communities in Borno State.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with government authorities, consortium partners, humanitarian organizations, and community structures to strengthen local risk analysis, early warning systems, contingency planning, and overall community resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Community-Based Risk Reduction: Support DRR and disaster preparedness operations at the community and LGA levels. Conduct hazard, vulnerability, capacity, and disaster risk assessments (including EVCA).
Planning & Preparedness: Lead the development and review of contingency, preparedness, and evacuation plans. Strengthen local emergency committees, volunteer networks, and community preparedness structures.
Early Warning & Anticipatory Action: Operationalize Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Early Action Protocols. Partner with key technical agencies (NiMet, NIHSA, NEMA, SEMA) to communicate actionable early warning messages and lead rapid needs assessments when triggers occur.
Capacity Building & Exercises: Facilitate community trainings, awareness campaigns, simulation exercises, and evacuation drills. Guide communities in developing and managing local Community Action Plans.
Emergency Response & Livelihoods: Contribute to core emergency interventions (Shelter, WASH, NFIs, and livelihood protection) while embedding climate and disaster risk considerations into long-term programming.
Monitoring & Inclusion: Support field monitoring, reporting, documentation, and After-Action Reviews (AAR). Consistently uphold protection, safeguarding, gender equality, disability inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and accountability standards.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Environmental Sciences, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Geography, or a related discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in DRR, disaster preparedness, anticipatory action, emergency response, or resilience programming within humanitarian or development contexts.
Technical Skills: Practical knowledge of community-based disaster risk management, EVCA toolkits, contingency planning, and simulation exercises. Familiarity with Sphere Standards, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), AAP, and protection principles.
Contextual Knowledge: Prior experience working with NGOs or government institutions in complex environments—specifically Borno State—is highly desirable.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required; fluency in Hausa and Kanuri is highly desirable.
Key Competencies & Requirements
Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong risk analysis, project organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively within complex, high-pressure field environments.
Willingness to travel frequently to project communities and LGAs while strictly complying with ZOA’s safety, security, and safeguarding protocols.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application details via the official online link before the closing deadline.
Application Deadline: September 14, 2026
