Career Opportunity: Field Assistant at INTERSOS in Borno!

Career Opportunity: Field Assistant at INTERSOS in Borno!

Are you passionate about humanitarian work and eager to make a direct impact in communities? INTERSOS is looking for a dedicated Field Assistant to join their team in Borno! This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital food security and livelihoods (FSL) projects and support vulnerable populations.

INTERSOS is a leading independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, and exclusion. By promoting and valuing participatory approaches, INTERSOS ensures that affected communities are actively involved throughout the project cycle.

About the Role: Field Assistant

As a Field Assistant, you will be instrumental in the direct support and implementation of field activities, particularly within the FSL project. You’ll play a key role in ensuring participatory approaches are used, from identifying beneficiaries to conducting awareness campaigns and monitoring activities under the direct supervision of the Field Officer.

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• Location: Borno
• Employment Type: Full-time (implied by responsibilities and standard NGO roles)
• Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at 1:00 PM.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

Your role will involve a range of impactful activities:

• Supporting all FSL activities, including beneficiary targeting and general program implementation.
• Conducting training and sensitization activities related to the FSL project.
• Assisting Field Officers in project implementation to ensure activities are completed on time.
• Arranging pre and post-distribution meetings.
• Carrying out information dissemination for project activities.
• Supporting the protection of beneficiaries’ rights and ensuring compliance with INTERSOS standards.
• Managing GFA (General Food Assistance) activities’ volunteering workers.
• Actively participating in post-distribution monitoring.
• Tracking new arrivals and registering new beneficiaries.
• Delivering key sensitization messages.
• Organizing Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) as needed.
• Identifying capacity building needs to your immediate supervisor.
• Implementing other tasks related to the INTERSOS Country Program in Nigeria.

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Who They’re Looking For (Position Requirements):

INTERSOS is seeking candidates who possess the following:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a National Diploma.
• At least 1 year of experience in a national-level project implementation position within a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the responsibilities of this position.
• Fluency in English, Hausa & Kanuri or Shuwa (both written and spoken).
• Capacity to adapt to basic living conditions, demonstrating patience.
• Ability to put up with job pressure and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Commitment to working within the framework of INTERSOS Nigeria’s core values and acting as a professional ambassador.
• Adherence to all INTERSOS policies and procedures (technical and administrative).
• Willingness to undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programs.
• Responsibility for maintaining and caring for all equipment issued.

INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply:

If you are an interested and qualified candidate, ready to contribute to INTERSOS’s humanitarian mission:

1. Complete the official application form at the link below.
2. Attach your CV with a Cover Letter, ensuring the file follows this format: “Surname_ Position you applied for.

Application Form Link: https://forms.gle/VdYtuyC7MeZvYfir6

Application Deadline: Apply no later than Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at 1:00 PM.

Please Note:

• Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements will be contacted.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.

For more information about INTERSOS, you can visit their website: https://www.intersos.org/en/what-we-do/nigeria/

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