Project Assistant
Location
Borno State, Nigeria
Closing Date
September 13, 2026
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Position Description & Requirements
ABOUT CENSCOPE
The Centre for Social Cohesion, Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) is a national non-profit organisation headquartered in Maiduguri. Its programmes cover peacebuilding, social cohesion, protection, gender equality and inclusion, livelihoods, education, WASH, climate change, health and nutrition. With Malala Fund support, CENSCOPE is implementing a three-year project on Gender-Responsive Education Budgeting in Borno State.
POSITION DETAILS
- Employment type: Full-time, onsite
- Location: Borno State
- Application deadline: 13 September 2026
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close before the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
ROLE PURPOSE
Provide programme and administrative support that keeps field operations, documentation and logistics running smoothly throughout implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide logistical and administrative support to field missions and trainings.
- Maintain activity records, attendance sheets, consent forms and supporting documentation.
- Support community scheduling and follow-up with participants and monitors.
- Assist with data entry and safe handling and storage of participant information.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or degree in a relevant field, with strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
- One to two years of NGO administrative or field-support experience.
- Based in, or able to work across, the target LGAs.
- Hausa and/or Kanuri is preferred.
DESIRABLE
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
CENSCOPE works with children and vulnerable people and is committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate must sign CENSCOPE’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory PSEA and child-protection training. Roles involving direct contact with children are subject to enhanced checks. Qualified women, young women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY
Use the Apply button to complete the official CENSCOPE form and upload the CV and cover letter together as a single PDF or document, subject to the form’s file requirements.