Advocacy & Policy Officer Borno

The Centre for Social Cohesion, Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) is a non-profit organization that focuses on promoting the ideals of self-sustainability, equality and social justice to the members of the society, it was founded in the year 2014 out of the need to give succor and support to the victim of arm conflict and natural disasters in Nigeria. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Advocacy & Policy Officer

Location: Borno Role Purpose

To lead the project's policy analysis, advocacy and coalition work — developing the evidence, briefs and engagement strategy that drive adoption of Gender-Responsive Education Budgeting (GREB) in Borno State.

Lead policy and budget analysis, including the gender audit and MTEF / education-budget reviews. Develop policy briefs, position papers and technical memoranda for government engagement. Coordinate MTEF submissions and advocacy toward the Ministry of Planning & Budget and State Assembly. Support the formation and coordination of the multi-stakeholder GREB coalition. Prepare the annual “Gender Lens on Borno Education Budget” reports with the M&E Officer. Represent CENSCOPE in technical working groups and policy forums (listening and learning, not lobbying).

Qualification & Specification

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Development or a related field (master's an advantage). At least 3 years' experience in policy analysis, budget advocacy or governance work. Strong analytical and policy-writing skills; understanding of public budgeting / MTEF processes. Fluency in English; Hausa and/or Kanuri an advantage; based in or willing to relocate to Maiduguri.

Experience with gender-responsive budgeting or education financing. Existing relationships with Borno State government institutions or civil-society networks.

13th September, 2026. How to Apply

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Safeguarding & equal opportunity CENSCOPE works with children and vulnerable people and is committed to safeguarding.  The successful candidate will 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.  CENSCOPE is an equal-opportunity employer; qualified women, young women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the organization reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.