People & Culture Officer - Volunteer
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YAWP Foundation is hiring a volunteer People & Culture Officer in Plateau, Nigeria. The role involves supporting HR processes, staff welfare, performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement within a humanitarian non-profit. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant HR or administration experience and a Bachelor's degree or HND in a related field.
- Volunteer position with certificate of service and recommendation letter
- Based in Plateau, Nigeria
- Requires minimum 2 years HR or administration experience
- Bachelor's degree or HND in HR, Business Administration, or related field
- Apply by emailing CV and cover letter to yawpfoundationhr@gmail.com
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- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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Job Title: People & Culture Officer- Volunteer
People & Culture Officer - Volunteer at Youth and Women Peacebuilding Foundation (YAWP Foundation)
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Sep 17, 2026, 5:02 AM
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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:
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and HR documentation.
- Monitor attendance, leave, contracts, and other staff administration matters.
- Handle routine staff queries and support resolution of workplace concerns.
- 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.
- Support staff engagement activities and internal communication.
- Prepare periodic HR and people-management reports for management.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, induction, and staff orientation.
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant
Experience
in HR, people management, or administration, preferably within an NGO/CSO or development organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive staff information professionally.
Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
Good knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and organizational policies.
Knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment practices is an advantage.
Key Competencies:
Empathy
Confidentiality
Teamwork
Communication
Problem-solving
Accountability
Organization.
Integrity
Personal Attributes:
Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Commitment to humanitarian values, volunteerism, and community service.
in program leadership and humanitarian coordination.
Exposure to donor engagement, proposal development, and project management.
Opportunity for future engagement subject to organizational needs and performance.
Capacity-building and learning opportunities.
Professional networking opportunities with humanitarian actors and development partners.
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:
yawpfoundationhr@gmail.com
using "Application – [People & Culture Officer–Volunteer]" as the subject of the mail.
Note
YAWP Foundation is committed to equal opportunity, safeguarding, inclusion, and a respectful working environment.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application
Deadline:
30th September, 2026.
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Plateau State
Benefits
of Volunteering with YAWP Foundation
Opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian, development and peace interventions.
Certificate of Service and Recommendation Letter upon successful completion of the volunteer period.
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