Oxfam Opens Project Officer Vacancy in Borno State – Apply Before May 16, 2026
Oxfam has announced a new opportunity for qualified and experienced professionals to join its Nigeria team as a Project Officer. The role forms part of the organization’s continued efforts to tackle poverty, inequality, and social injustice through humanitarian and development interventions.
The position is based in Biu under a six-month fixed-term contract with a full-time schedule of 40 hours weekly. The successful candidate will report directly to the Project Coordinator and receive an annual gross salary of ₦8,016,695 at Grade Level D1.
According to the announcement, the expected start date is June 1, 2026, while the application deadline is May 16, 2026.
Role Overview
The Project Officer will support the implementation of a community-focused initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion, inclusive governance, and resilience across selected LGAs in Adamawa State and Borno State.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating project implementation at the LGA level
- Supporting community development planning processes
- Strengthening governance structures such as LGDCCs, WDCCs, and WDSCs
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement and capacity-building activities
- Promoting citizen participation, transparency, and accountability
- Collaborating with local authorities and implementing partners
- Integrating gender equality, safeguarding, inclusion, and conflict sensitivity into project activities
- Supporting monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities including data collection and reporting
Requirements
Interested applicants must possess:
- A bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related discipline
- Minimum of four years’ experience in community development, governance, or social cohesion projects
- Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills
- Knowledge of the local context and languages in Adamawa and Borno States will be an added advantage
Application Deadline
- Deadline: May 16, 2026
- Expected resumption date: June 1, 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Oxfam recruitment portal:
Apply on Oxfam Careers Portal
