Call for Expression of Interest for the Role of Project Officer in Makurdi, Benue State.

Position: Project Officer
Project Title: Building Climate Security Resilience for Women and Girls of Benue and Cross-River States of Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Background

Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI), in partnership with Initiative for Community Development and Advancement of Social Orientation (ICODASO), is seeking a qualified individual to express interest in serving as Project Officer for the proposed project “Building Climate Security Resilience for Women and Girls of Benue and Cross-River States of Nigeria,” funded by the Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) – UN Women.

This project seeks to implement evidence-based interventions that empower vulnerable, traumatized, marginalized, and excluded women in conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable communities to become resilient change agents capable of participating in peace and security decisions. The initiative aims to:

• Strengthen the capacity of women, women-led CSOs, policy makers, and community leaders on climate security initiatives.
• Provide climate-smart agricultural livelihood opportunities to mitigate conflict and injustice related to natural resources.
• Establish mechanisms for continuous dialogues and communication on climate security.
• Build coordination, collaboration, and partnerships between government institutions and local communities.

Responsibilities

The Project Officer will:

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities across Benue and Cross-River States.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including women-led CSOs, government actors, and community leaders.
• Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project activities.
• Contribute to training sessions, capacity-building initiatives, and community dialogues.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and challenges for project improvement.
• Represent the project at relevant meetings and forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in peacebuilding, climate security, women’s empowerment, or related thematic areas.
• Strong understanding of gender equality, climate change, peace and security dynamics in Nigeria.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders including government, CSOs, and local communities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to travel and work in Benue and Cross-River States.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit:

1. A cover letter expressing interest and suitability for the role.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Names and contact details of two professional referees.

Submission Details

Applications should be sent to: cwsinig@yahoo.com , copy srutifrances@gmail.com and icodasong2015@gmail.com with the subject line: Expression of Interest – Project Officer for WPHF Project

Deadline for submission:  Friday, 19^th  September 2025, by 10am (WAT)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The selected candidate is expected to live within Makurdi, Benue State.

CWSI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Status: Closed