Community Engagement 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: Community Engagement Officer

Location: Borno Role Purpose

To lead community mobilisation, social-norms engagement and coalition-building; serving as the bridge between CENSCOPE, communities, traditional and religious leaders, and government stakeholders in support of the project's advocacy for girls' re-entry financing.

Lead stakeholder mapping across state institutions and conduct listening and learning meetings with decision-makers. Drive community sensitisation with traditional and religious leaders across the seven target LGAs; identify and support community champions. Coordinate the multi-stakeholder GREB coalition toward a signed MoU and quarterly coordination meetings. Support the recruitment and training of community budget monitors (young women) in the monitoring phase. Apply ethical storytelling and survivor-centred communication in all community engagement.

Qualification & Specification

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications or a related field. At least 3 years' experience in community mobilization or advocacy in conflict-affected Northeast Nigeria. Strong networks with government, traditional and religious stakeholders in Borno State. Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri; working proficiency in English.

Experience in girls' education, gender, or budget/policy advocacy. Coalition-building and multi-stakeholder facilitation experience.

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.