Advocacy And Community Liaison Officer

TL;DR

Advocacy and Community Liaison Officer: Supporting the design and implementation of advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and community liaison strategies to strengthen program visibility and policy influence with an accent on government engagement and community-centered programming. Focus on building critical links between the organization, local communities, and government stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and accountability.

Location: Must be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Company

The hirify.global is a global humanitarian organization that helps people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities.

What you will do

• Support the implementation of advocacy and community engagement strategies aligned with country program priorities.
• Facilitate effective engagement with government ministries, community leaders, and civil society organizations.
• Contribute to the documentation of humanitarian needs and program impact to inform advocacy messaging.
• Strengthen community feedback and accountability mechanisms across program locations.
• Represent the organization in coordination meetings and external stakeholder forums.
• Assist in proposal development by providing context analysis and stakeholder mapping.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, International Relations, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in advocacy, community engagement, or humanitarian programming.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with government stakeholders and local communities.
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and protection mainstreaming.
• Must be based in or able to work in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in Northeast or Northwest Nigeria humanitarian context.
• Knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, or other local languages.
• Ability to use social media and digital engagement tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale humanitarian impact.
• Commitment to professional standards, safeguarding, and accountability.
• Collaborative multicultural work environment.
• Focus on continuous learning and professional development.