JOB VACANCIES AT HOPE AND RURAL AID FOUNDATION (HARAF) in Borno
Job Vacancies: Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)
Organization: Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)
Location: Damboa, Borno State
Application Deadline: November 9, 2026
About the Organization
Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) is inviting applications from qualified candidates and interested community volunteers for positions based in Damboa, Borno State. These opportunities are offered under humanitarian programmes supporting vulnerable households and communities affected by displacement and emergencies.
HARAF maintains a zero-tolerance policy for fraud, theft, exploitation, and abuse. All positions require a strict commitment to safeguarding, the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), ethical conduct, and professional behavior.
Open Positions
1. Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) Assistant
Contract Duration: 11 Months
Location: Damboa, Borno State
Key Responsibilities:
Support community feedback and complaints channels; receive, document, categorise, and track feedback.
Maintain confidential records, update the CFM database, refer complaints to relevant departments, and monitor follow-up.
Support community sensitisation, beneficiary satisfaction surveys, and accountability activities.
Immediately refer sensitive complaints (sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, safeguarding, fraud allegations) through designated confidential channels.
Requirements:
Minimum of OND or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Mass Communication, Statistics, or a related field.
1–2 years of relevant experience in community engagement, accountability, complaints handling, MEAL, or humanitarian programming.
Experience working with internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable communities is an advantage.
Understanding of accountability to affected populations, humanitarian principles, and safeguarding.
Strong documentation, record-keeping, report-writing, communication skills, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
2. Shelter / NFI Assistant
Contract Duration: 11 Months
Location: Damboa, Borno State
Key Responsibilities:
Support shelter and non-food item (NFI) project implementation.
Assist with beneficiary identification, registration, verification, needs assessments, and distribution activities.
Maintain accurate distribution records, beneficiary documentation, conduct post-distribution monitoring, and collect beneficiary feedback.
Support community mobilisation and engagement; report protection concerns and safeguarding issues through established channels.
Requirements:
Minimum of OND or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, or a related field.
1–2 years of relevant experience in shelter, NFI distribution, humanitarian response, or community-based programming.
Experience working with IDPs and vulnerable communities is an advantage.
Knowledge of beneficiary registration, needs assessments, distribution processes, and humanitarian principles.
Good communication, report-writing, interpersonal skills, and basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Ability to work in challenging field environments and travel when required.
3. Shelter Community Volunteer
Contract Duration: 10 Months
Location: Damboa, Borno State
Key Responsibilities:
Support community mobilisation and sensitisation on shelter interventions.
Assist in identifying, registering, and verifying vulnerable households; facilitate communication between communities and HARAF project teams.
Share information on project activities, eligibility criteria, and distribution schedules.
Assist during shelter material distributions, collect community feedback, and promote the inclusion of women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.
Report protection and safeguarding concerns through approved channels.
Volunteer Conduct:
Volunteers must respect community members’ dignity and privacy, maintain confidentiality, comply with HARAF’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies, and never request money, gifts, or favours from beneficiaries in exchange for assistance.
Requirements:
Minimum of SSCE (OND or higher qualification is an added advantage).
Previous experience in community mobilisation, humanitarian activities, or volunteer work is an advantage.
Good knowledge of the local community and relevant local languages.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with vulnerable individuals and diverse community groups.
Honesty, integrity, willingness to serve the community, and physical ability to participate in field activities.
4. Warehouse Assistant
Contract Duration: 11 Months
Location: Damboa, Borno State
Key Responsibilities:
Receive, inspect, and verify incoming goods against purchase orders and delivery documents.
Ensure proper storage, labelling, and security of warehouse items.
Maintain stock records, bin cards, and inventory documentation; release NFI kits only with approved documentation.
Conduct regular physical stock counts, report discrepancies, and monitor stock levels for damaged, expired, or low-stock items.
Support loading, offloading, and distribution of project supplies while adhering to warehouse safety and asset management procedures.
Requirements:
Minimum of OND qualification.
1–2 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics, or storekeeping (experience handling non-food items or humanitarian supplies is an advantage).
Fluency in English and ability to speak and understand relevant local languages.
Strong record-keeping, documentation, and organisational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to support warehouse operations in field-based environments.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications using the respective application link for each position prior to the closing deadline.
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
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