Grassroot Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO) is an impartial, neutral and independent Non-Governmental Organization whose mission exclusively established to promote life in underserved communities through empowering communities to know and protect lives including their environment towards ensuring safe habitation through participatory methodology. Grassroot Lifesaving Outreach was established in 2010 but was incorporated in the year 2011 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). LESGO exists to partner with government and relevant agencies to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and a universal principle that seeks to honor the dignity of mankind with support and believe that Life is worth living and living well.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Position: Community Mobilization Assistant (7 Positions)
Organization: Grassroots Life Saving Outreach (LESGO) Project: Cash Transfer Project Duty Stations: One position each in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Adamawa State:
Yola South
Yola North
Fufore
Girie
Demsa
Numan
Lamurde
Contract Duration: Six (6) Months Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract Reports To: Cash Transfer/Community Mobilization Coordinator
Position Summary
The Community Mobilization Assistant will support the Cash Transfer/Community Mobilization Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and implementing community mobilization and cash transfer activities throughout the project duration. The position holder will serve as the primary field focal person within the assigned LGA, ensuring effective community engagement, beneficiary sensitization, registration, cash distribution support, complaint management, and post-distribution monitoring while maintaining compliance with donor and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Community Mobilization Assistant shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Community Engagement and Stakeholder Coordination
Mobilize communities and key stakeholders
conduct sensitization sessions on MPCA
Maintain relationships with community leaders, local authorities, and partners
Promote community participation and ownership throughout the project.
Beneficiary Identification and Data Management
Ensure transparent beneficiary selection, registration, verification, and household data collection processes while ensuring data accuracy, quality, confidentiality, and validation of beneficiary lists.
Accountability, Safeguarding, and Protection
Promote Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP),
Manage feedback and complaints mechanisms
Uphold safeguarding standards (PSEA, Child Protection, and GBV risk mitigation) and ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups.
Field Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation
Oversee post-distribution monitoring, document lessons learned and success stories
Report incidents and safeguarding concerns,
Submit timely weekly and monthly reports.
Project Implementation and Compliance Support
Support cash transfer activities and beneficiary communication,
Participate in project planning and review meetings,
Represent LESGO professionally and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian principles.
Other Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with LESGO policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian principles.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Cash Transfer/Community Mobilization Coordinator or Project Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma, National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Community Development, Public Administration, Development Studies, Sociology, Education, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in humanitarian or development programming, preferably involving community mobilization, cash and voucher assistance (CVA), livelihoods, food security, or emergency response.
Previous experience working with NGOs or community-based organizations is highly desirable.
Experience in beneficiary registration, community engagement, and field data collection is an added advantage.
Residents of the respective duty LGAs are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong community mobilization and interpersonal skills.
Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.
Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), PSEA, safeguarding, and humanitarian principles.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
Good report writing and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and mobile data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, or CommCare) is an added advantage.
Ability to work under pressure and travel extensively within the assigned LGA.
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Hausa and other local languages spoken in the assigned LGA is highly desirable.
Core Values
Successful candidates must demonstrate commitment to:
Integrity and Accountability
Respect and Inclusion
Teamwork and Collaboration
Transparency
Community Participation
Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Humanitarian Principles
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should scroll down to apply via the “apply here” button.
Ensure to submit the following in one (1) PDF document.
A cover letter (maximum of one (1) page) addressed to the Hiring Manager.
A recent and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Résumé (maximum of two (2) pages), including the names and contact details of at least three (3) professional referees.
Equal Opportunity
Grassroot Life Saving Outreach (LESGO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. Qualified women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or any other status protected by applicable law.
LESGO maintains zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), child abuse, and all other forms of misconduct. Successful candidates will be required to comply with LESGO’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, PSEA, and Anti-Fraud policies.
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
LESGO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Any attempt to influence the recruitment process or provide false information will result in disqualification.