Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Officer

Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Officer at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)

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Oct 13, 2026, 5:03 AM

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EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit/non-governmental organization. We respect and believe in the infinite worth of every individual. This is demonstrated through our developmental and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening the skills of our staff, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and developmental work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) Officer

Location: Borno

Job type: Full-time

About the Job

The officer will work closely with project participants, community structures, traditional leaders, relevant government institutions, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), CBM, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable livelihoods and strengthen community ownership of project interventions.

To support the implementation of the Food Security and Livelihood component in Borno State. Planning, carrying out, overseeing, and reporting on livelihood interventions targeted at enhancing the economic resilience and self-reliance of disadvantaged households especially women and people with disabilities will fall under the purview of the Livelihoods and VSLA Officer.

Key Accountabilities

• The FSL Officer will receive context-specific Terms of Reference for each deployment which will draw upon the responsibilities outlined below:
• Strengthen members’ capacity in business planning, market assessment, budgeting, profit and loss analysis, and management of individual and group income-generating activities.
• Adhere to EYN Projects’ and donor/partner policies, hand book, guideline, and SOPs.
• Promote the production of nutrient-rich vegetables, including spinach, okra, pepper, and onions, for household consumption and surplus sales.
• Provide technical guidance on appropriate use of seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs, including correct dosage and application methods.
• Train members on savings mobilisation, share purchases, loan disbursement and repayment, social fund management, financial record-keeping, and end-of-cycle cash-out procedures.
• Support farmers to adopt improved farming practices, including timely land preparation, planting, weeding, crop rotation, intercropping, composting, mulching, and the use of drought-tolerant seeds.
• And other responsibilities assigned.
• Support the distribution and proper utilisation of seeds, gardening tools, watering cans, and other approved inputs to targeted women.
• Responsible for coordinating and successful conduct of beneficiary assessment with the support of community stakeholders.
• Inform and involve community stakeholders about any activity that will be carried out at communities.
• Facilitate refresher training for VSLA members on group management, entrepreneurship, business management, and financial literacy.
• Organise refresher training for women on homestead gardening, including vegetable production, composting, water-efficient irrigation, pest management, and dry-season gardening.
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
• Coordinate with other partners working in the same location.
• Represent EYN Projects in LGA coordination/sector meetings.
• Support the establishment of new VSLA groups in targeted communities and strengthen existing groups in accordance with project targets.
• Ensure that procurements and distribution of materials are done on time and in accordance with procedures.
• Prepare and develop monthly report of activities.
• Prepare a periodic reports and other documents as required.
• Support the distribution and utilisation of farming inputs in line with approved project plans and distribution procedures.
• Monitor the adoption of improved agricultural practices and document changes in farm productivity and participants’ resilience to climate variability.
• Ensure the project target beneficiaries most in need.
• Conduct beneficiary assessment with support of community stakeholders.
• Organise and facilitate refresher training for farmers on farm management, climate-smart agriculture, and appropriate application of agricultural inputs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in FSL/Nutrition/developmental work
• B.Sc. /HND in Agric, FST, Nutrition, Public Health, or any related field from a certified tertiary institution

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate capacity to work in a team and an excellent management skill
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive, and empathize with all beneficiaries and their carers
• Flexibility:
• Commitment to and understanding of EYN Project aims, values, and principles
• A critical thinker with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages
• Willingness to work in all locations as assigned by the line manager
• Excellent in report writing and meeting to timeline
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter in a single PDF document to:
• [email protected]
• using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
• Note
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.
• The Organization has zero tolerance to PSEA
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• For the application to be valid, EYN Projects only accepts applications with a cover letter. All applications should include a functional Email address, Mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• EYN Projects does not ask for any form of payment/compensation at any stage of recruitment
• Our Safeguarding policy prevents physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect of any member of our community. The welfare of these individuals is paramount. All our communities without exception have the right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or belief. It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure safeguarding.
• If you are not reached upon the submission of your application, it means you did not meet the criteria for selection.
• Application Deadline:
• 16th October, 2026.
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