Program Officer (Volunteer) at Light Foundation Center for Peaceful Coexistence and Development
Light Foundation Center for Peaceful Coexistence and Development (LiFon) is a passionate, community-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to persons forcefully displaced by natural or man-made disasters, particularly women and children.Reports to: Executive Director / Program Manager
Role Purpose:
The Program Officer will support the design, coordination, and implementation of LiFon’s education, health, and community development programs in target communities.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to program planning, budgeting, and coordination.
Support field monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
Facilitate community mobilization and stakeholder engagement.
Draft activity and progress reports, including success stories.
Assist in proposal writing and development of new initiatives.
Represent LiFon at community and stakeholder forums when required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Public Health, or related field.
Strong communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work effectively with community members and partners.
Fluency in English and Hausa (Kanuri language skills are an added advantage).
Experience working or volunteering in humanitarian or community-based organizations is desirable.
