Job Opportunity: Disaster Preparedness Officer at ZOA Nigeria

 

Job Opportunity: Disaster Preparedness Officer at ZOA Nigeria

ZOA Nigeria is recruiting a Disaster Preparedness Officer to lead and support initiatives in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Early Warning Systems (EWS), anticipatory action, emergency response, and livelihood resilience across vulnerable communities in Borno State.

Position Details:

• Location: Biu, Borno State
• Employment Terms: Attractive salary and benefits
• Application Deadline: 14 September 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Support DRR and disaster preparedness at community and LGA levels
• Conduct hazard and vulnerability assessments including EVCA
• Develop and review contingency and evacuation plans
• Strengthen community preparedness structures and volunteers
• Operationalize Early Warning Systems and Early Action Protocols
• Collaborate with agencies like NiMet, NIHSA, NEMA, and SEMA
• Facilitate community training, simulation exercises, and evacuation drills
• Support emergency interventions in Shelter, WASH, NFIs, and livelihoods
• Integrate climate risk into livelihood programs
• Promote protection, gender equality, disability inclusion, and conflict sensitivity

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in DRR, emergency response, or humanitarian programming
• Proficient in risk assessments, community mobilization, contingency planning
• Familiarity with Early Warning Systems and community-based disaster management
• Experience working in complex humanitarian contexts, preferably in Borno
• Knowledge of Sphere Standards, CHS, AAP, and protection principles is a plus
• Fluency in English required; Hausa and Kanuri desirable

Key Skills:

Strong communication, facilitation, teamwork, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Must be ready for frequent travel and challenging field work.

How to Apply:

Submit your application online before 14 September 2026 via the provided application link.: https://cvselection.net/zoa-nigeria-1/49/

This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to disaster resilience and humanitarian efforts in one of Nigeria’s most vulnerable regions.

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