Gender Assistant

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CDHI is hiring a Gender Assistant in Jakusko, Yobe State, to support gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, and protection activities under a WFP-supported food systems and resilience project. The role involves community mobilization, site assessments, GBV risk mitigation, data collection, and support to women and youth livelihood initiatives. Full-time position reporting to the Gender Officer.

• Full-time NGO role based in Jakusko, Yobe State
• Supports WFP-backed food systems and resilience project
• Focus on gender mainstreaming, inclusion, and GBV risk mitigation
• Requires 2 years’ experience in gender, protection, or social inclusion
• Bachelor’s or HND in Gender Studies, Social Work, Sociology, or related field
• English and Hausa language skills required

Original source description

Gender Assistant at Chabash Development and Health Initiative (CDHI) ⏲ Sep 11, 2026, 5:01 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs The Chabash Development and Health Initiative (CDHI) is a women-led national NGO registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT/NO 85190) and operational across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. CDHI’s mission is to empower individuals and communities to live healthy, productive lives through integrated interventions in health, nutrition, protection, WASH, and livelihoods. CDHI partners with international organizations and government agencies to deliver sustainable and community-driven solutions that strengthen local systems and promote equity. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Gender Assistant Location: Jakusko, Yobe Job type: Full-time Reports to: Gender Officer Supervises: Project Support Staff/Facilitators Job Summary Working under the supervision of the Gender Officer, the Assistant works closely with community structures, women’s groups, Cash-for-Work (CfW) beneficiaries, and field teams to promote equitable access to project benefits. The Gender Assistant supports the mainstreaming of gender equality, social inclusion, and women’s empowerment principles across all activities under the WFP-supported Integrated Food System and Resilience Project implemented by Chabash Development and Health Initiative (CDHI) in Jakusko LGA, Yobe State. The position supports the identification of gender-related barriers, promotes women’s participation and leadership in community structures, supports women and youth livelihood initiatives, and contributes to establishing safe and gender-sensitive conditions across project locations. Key Responsibilities: Community Mobilization & Inclusion: Facilitate community dialogue sessions, focus group discussions, and community meetings to promote women’s active participation, leadership, and decision-making within Project Management Committees (PMCs), farmer groups, and other community structures. Safe Infrastructure & Site Assessment: Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including construction sites, solar irrigation hubs, and market stalls, to assess and promote gender-friendly conditions such as safe working hours, childcare considerations, appropriate site lighting, and safe access. Field Gender Mainstreaming: Support the integration of gender-responsive approaches into project activities, including agricultural input distributions, Cash-for-Work activities, infrastructure development, and agro-processing initiatives. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Risk Mitigation: Work with field teams and relevant local protection actors to identify and mitigate GBV and protection risks, support awareness activities, and promote safe and accessible reporting and referral mechanisms for women and vulnerable groups. Data Collection & Reporting: Collect gender-disaggregated data, document success stories and gender-related field feedback, and contribute to the preparation of regular activity reports for project leadership. Support to Women & Youth Initiatives: Assist in organizing training and providing operational support to women and youth engaged in post-harvest management, agro-processing, poultry, fish farming, and other income-generating activities. Qualifications and Experience: Experience: Minimum of 2 years of practical experience: in gender mainstreaming, protection, social inclusion, or related activities within community development or humanitarian projects, preferably in Northeast Nigeria. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Gender Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, or a related field. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of gender concepts, women’s empowerment approaches, GBV risk mitigation, and protection principles within food security and community development contexts. Language Skills: Professional working proficiency in English and strong fluency in Hausa. Knowledge of additional local languages spoken in Yobe State is highly desirable. Community Engagement: Demonstrated experience: facilitating focus group discussions, conducting community outreach, and working directly with rural women, adolescent girls, and marginalized groups. Core Competencies: Ability to work respectfully and effectively with traditional leaders, local structures, women’s groups, and diverse beneficiary groups. Demonstrated empathy, active listening, and commitment to human rights, gender equality, and social inclusion. Strong facilitation, listening, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly when engaging communities on sensitive issues. Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office applications and experience: using mobile data collection tools such as KoboToolbox. Good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize field activities and work effectively in remote and challenging environments. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): Sensitize women, girls, Cash-for-Work beneficiaries, and community members on PSEA principles, reinforcing that all project assistance, services, and employment opportunities are provided free of charge. Support gender-sensitive feedback and grievance mechanisms that are confidential, safe, accessible, and well understood by women and vulnerable community members. Strictly adhere to and actively promote CDHI and WFP zero-tolerance policies regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment across all project locations and community activities. Promptly report any suspected or reported incidents of sexual exploitation or abuse through designated organizational channels while maintaining strict confidentiality. Compliance & Ethics: Respect local customs, cultural values, traditional leadership structures, and religious sensitivities while promoting safe and meaningful participation of women and vulnerable groups. Ensure full compliance with CDHI organizational guidelines and policies on Child Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, Anti-Fraud/Anti-Corruption, and Conflict of Interest. Adhere strictly to humanitarian principles, do-no-harm standards, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) frameworks during all field activities and community engagements. Ensure equal, fair, and non-discriminatory treatment of beneficiaries regardless of gender, age, disability, or social background. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note Comply fully with CDHI’s internal policies regarding code of conduct, anti-fraud, child protection, and conflict-sensitive programming. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: 15th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Yobe State Gender Assistant job vacancies in Nigeria