People & Culture Officer - Volunteer  Plateau

The Youth and Women Peacebuilding Foundation (YAWP Foundation) is a Nigerian-based non-profit organisation incorporated in May 2026, dedicated to building lasting peace and empowering vulnerable communities. We focus on youth, women, and other marginalised groups in fragile and conflict-affected areas. Ouroverall goal is to promote sustainable peace, reduce conflict and violence, and empower individuals and communities, especially youth, women, and vulnerable groups, to achieve economic self-reliance and social cohesion through inclusive development and livelihood opportunities. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: People & Culture Officer- Volunteer Freejob posting

Location:  Plateau

Employment Type: Volunteer Job Purpose

The People & Culture Officer will support the effective management and development of YAWP Foundation’s workforce by promoting a positive, inclusive, ethical, and professional organizational culture. The officer will coordinate HR processes, staff welfare, performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement.

Support recruitment, onboarding, induction, and staff orientation. Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and HR documentation. Coordinate staff performance management and appraisal processes. Support staff training, capacity development, and learning initiatives. Promote staff wellbeing, inclusion, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture. Support implementation of HR policies, Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and other organizational policies. Handle routine staff queries and support resolution of workplace concerns. Monitor attendance, leave, contracts, and other staff administration matters. Support staff engagement activities and internal communication. Prepare periodic HR and people-management reports for management.

Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in HR, people management, or administration, preferably within an NGO/CSO or development organization. Good knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and organizational policies. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive staff information professionally. Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. Knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment practices is an advantage.

Integrity Confidentiality Communication Teamwork Empathy Accountability Problem-solving Organization.

Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Commitment to humanitarian values, volunteerism, and community service. Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.

Benefits of Volunteering with YAWP Foundation

Opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian, development and peace interventions. Practical experience in program leadership and humanitarian coordination. Exposure to donor engagement, proposal development, and project management. Professional networking opportunities with humanitarian actors and development partners. Capacity-building and learning opportunities. Certificate of Service and Recommendation Letter upon successful completion of the volunteer period. Opportunity for future engagement subject to organizational needs and performance.

30th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter stating your suitability for the position to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Application – [People & Culture Officer–Volunteer]" as the subject of the mail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. YAWP Foundation is committed to equal opportunity, safeguarding, inclusion, and a respectful working environment.