Volunteer - Humanitarian Programs (Livelihood Officer) at Ensemble Aid Foundation

Ensemble Foundation is a national humanitarian organization dedicated to reducing suffering, restoring dignity, and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable populations in Nigeria. Since our founding in January 2025, we aim to provide life-saving and life-enhancing support in the areas of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), health, education, and livelihood development. We work in collaboration with local communities, governments, and international partners to create impactful and lasting solutions to pressing humanitarian challenges.

Driven by the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence, we strive to meet the urgent needs of displaced individuals, refugees, and host communities. In addition, we tackle the underlying causes of vulnerability through long-term development initiatives. Our approach prioritizes rights, ensuring that the most marginalized populations—including women, children, and individuals with disabilities—are empowered and included in every aspect of our programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Volunteer - Humanitarian Programs (Livelihood Officer) 

Location: Jimeta Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Volunteer

Role Summary

• The Volunteer – Humanitarian Programs (Livelihood Focus) will play a crucial role in supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of livelihood programs aimed at enhancing economic opportunities for marginalized groups. 
• The ideal candidate should have a background in livelihoods, humanitarian response, economic development, or a related field and a passion for creating and restoring sustainable income-generating opportunities for vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities
Livelihood Program Support & Implementation:

• Assist in developing and implementing livelihood and economic empowerment programs for displaced persons, women, youth, and other vulnerable groups.
• Support the design of vocational training, entrepreneurship, and skills development initiatives tailored to community needs.
• Facilitate training sessions and provide guidance on financial literacy, business development, and income-generating activities to beneficiaries.
• Work with community groups to establish savings and loan associations, cooperatives, or microfinance initiatives to enhance economic stability.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Conduct needs assessments and market analysis to identify needs and opportunities for viable livelihoods for beneficiaries.
• Collect and analyze program impact data and contribute to developing reports, case studies, and success stories.
• Assist in tracking and evaluating the effectiveness of livelihood interventions, making recommendations for improvement.

Advocacy & Community Engagement:

• Work closely with local stakeholders, government agencies, and private sector actors to promote sustainable livelihoods.
• Advocate for policies and programs that support inclusive economic development, financial inclusion, and self-reliance.
• Engage community members in discussions on economic sustainability, food security, and skills enhancement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience in Livelihoods, Economic Development, Humanitarian Studies, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Understanding of livelihood programming in humanitarian settings, financial inclusion, and income generation strategies.
• Experience in vocational training, small business development, or community-based economic initiatives is an advantage.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural setting.
• Passionate about economic empowerment, humanitarian work, and community resilience.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Gain hands-on experience in humanitarian livelihood programs.
• Network with professionals and organizations in the humanitarian and development sectors.
• Make a direct impact on improving livelihoods and economic self-sufficiency in vulnerable communities.
• Receive a certificate of service and recommendation upon successful completion.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short motivation letter to: ensembleaidfoundation.hr@gmail.com using "Volunteer -Humanitarian Programs (Livelihood Officer)" as the subject of the email.

Note: Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.