Executive Director Job at Care First Community Initiative (CFCI)

Care First Community Initiative (CFCI) is a Nigerian NGO advancing human rights, social welfare, and livelihoods for vulnerable groups through Food Security, Research, Livelihoods, Education, Shelter/CCCM/NFI, Warehousing & Logistics, Nutrition, Health, Protection/Access to Justice, Advocacy/Information, and WASH.Care First Community Initiative (CFCI) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization (NGO). It focuses primarily on the education sector in the North-East region of Nigeria, particularly in Borno and Adamawa states. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Executive Director

Job Location: Gwoza, Borno
Contract: 6 months (may be renewable)

Job Description

• We are recruiting for Executive Director to deliver integrated humanitarian programming in Maiduguri and Gwoza.
• Successful candidates will embody CFCI’s values of Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Accountability, Transparency, Integrity, Respect, and Inclusivity, and uphold strict Child Safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities 

• Technical design & implementation, sector coordination, monitoring & reporting, capacity building, compliance with standards (including survivor-centred and protection mainstreaming where applicable).
• Community mobilization, hygiene promotion, activity supervision, data collection/CFM, quality verification, environmental sanitation, and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field;
• 10–15 years of senior NGO leadership
• Strong financial, donor, and governance experience.
• Fluency in English and local languages; commitment to humanitarian principles, safeguarding and confidentiality; many roles prefer/require a valid driving licence.
• Safeguarding Levels: Vary by role (Level 1–3); all staff must comply with CFCI Child Safeguarding Policy.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Professional development
• Statutory compliance
• Supportive, values-driven environment. Details provided in offer letters.

Interview Date: 20th November, 2025. 

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity: CFCI welcomes all qualified applicants; no discrimination.
• No Fees: CFCI does not charge any application or recruitment fees.
• Background Checks: Shortlisted candidates will undergo rigorous screening (including police clearance and reference checks).
• Policies: All staff must comply with Child Safeguarding; Anti-Harassment & Discrimination; Whistle-blowing; Fraud Prevention; Health & Safety; Data Protection & Privacy; Code of Conduct; Equal Opportunities & Diversity.