Femi Akindele
Global Peace Development (GPD) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in April 2002 and focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria. The organization envisions a country where peace and development is enjoyed by all. GPD seek to build peace, gender equality, social justice, and foster democracy and governance at the community, local, state, and national levels.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title:
Field Officer
LIVELIHOOD OFFICER
PROGRAMME OFFICER
Community OFFICER
ENVIRONMENT AND WASH OFFICER
Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Global Peace Development (GPD) is seeking for an experienced Field Officers with strong knowledge of fieldwork and community dynamics to support ongoing activities across various locations.
The Field Officers will support project implementation and community engagement activities, working closely with GPD Team, local stakeholders to advance the objectives of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as GPD’s primary field representative, working with local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders.
To engage directly with community members in implementing projects activities.
Facilitate data collection across the assigned district.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of activity reports, photographs, and community feedback to GPD’s project team.
Maintain clear records and documentation of all field activities.
Submit daily or weekly progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps.
Carry out other task assigned by the management.
Qualifications and Experience
BSc/HND in Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Crop Science, Animal Science, sociology or related field.
Previous experience in fieldwork, data collection, or community mobilization.
Strong familiarity with the local language and cultural context of Edo North or Edo Central.
Must reside in or be very familiar with the senatorial district of preference.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Application Closing Date
14th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter in one document to:[email protected] using the Job Title and location as the subject of the mail. (E.g: Field Officers Edo North (or Edo Central).
Note: Candidates should indicate their preferred senatorial district (Edo North or Edo Central) in their application.
