Project Officer – Food Assistance

Project Officer – Food Assistance

Catholic Relief Services

May 6, 2026June 20, 2026MaiduguriNigeria
Job Description
Job Overview:
The Project Officer – Food Assistance will support the coordination and implementation of food assistance activities, ensuring best practices and improving impact for the poor and vulnerable.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate food assistance activities, support vendor procurement and price negotiations, act as focal point for field-level coordination, support partner officers, participate in coordination meetings, provide support to project vendors, review partner reports, and collect human-interest stories.

Required Qualifications:
Proficient in MS Windows and MS Office, strong relationship management skills, attention to detail, proactive and results-oriented, ability to handle multiple priorities.

Experience:
Demonstrated experience in community engagement in NE Nigeria, understanding of cultural and social dynamics, experience in group discussions, and private sector engagement is desirable.

Languages:
High level oral communication skills in English and Hausa.

Additional Notes:
Must be willing to travel about 70% of the time.

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