Centre for Social Cohesion, Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) 2026 Recruitment

The Centre for Social Cohesion, Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting self-sustainability, equality, social justice, peace, and community empowerment.

Founded in 2014, CENSCOPE was established in response to the need to provide support, assistance, and sustainable solutions to victims of armed conflict and natural disasters in Nigeria.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its team and expand its impact, CENSCOPE is currently recruiting suitably qualified, dedicated, and motivated candidates to fill the following positions:

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Available Positions

1.) Project Coordinator

2.) Advocacy & Policy Officer

3.) Community Engagement Officer

4.) Project Officer

5.) Project Assistant

Location: Borno

Role Purpose

To lead the project’s policy analysis, advocacy and coalition work — developing the evidence, briefs and engagement strategy that drive adoption of Gender-Responsive Education Budgeting (GREB) in Borno State.

Key Responsibilities

Lead policy and budget analysis, including the gender audit and MTEF / education-budget reviews.
Develop policy briefs, position papers and technical memoranda for government engagement.
Coordinate MTEF submissions and advocacy toward the Ministry of Planning & Budget and State Assembly.
Support the formation and coordination of the multi-stakeholder GREB coalition.
Prepare the annual “Gender Lens on Borno Education Budget” reports with the M&E Officer.
Represent CENSCOPE in technical working groups and policy forums (listening and learning, not lobbying).

Qualification & Specification
Essential:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Development or a related field (master’s an advantage).
At least 3 years’ experience in policy analysis, budget advocacy or governance work.
Strong analytical and policy-writing skills; understanding of public budgeting / MTEF processes.
Fluency in English; Hausa and/or Kanuri an advantage; based in or willing to relocate to Maiduguri.

Desirable:

Experience with gender-responsive budgeting or education financing.
Existing relationships with Borno State government institutions or civil-society networks.

Application Closing Date:13th September, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Safeguarding & equal opportunity CENSCOPE works with children and vulnerable people and is committed to safeguarding.
The successful candidate will sign CENSCOPE’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory PSEA and child-protection training, roles involving direct contact with children are subject to enhanced checks.
CENSCOPE is an equal-opportunity employer; qualified women, young women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the organization reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Who Can Apply?

Interested candidates who possess the required qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and passion for humanitarian and community development work are encouraged to apply.

Apply Now and Become Part of an Organization Working to Build More Resilient, Peaceful, and Empowered Communities.