Project Assistant Borno

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Centre for Social Cohesion, Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) is actively recruiting for a Project Assistant position in Borno. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the General sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 1 - 2 years • Educational Background: Diploma or equivalent • Industry Focus: General • Location Preference: in Borno

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Project Assistant position is an important role within Nigeria's General sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in General offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Project Assistant position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 - 2 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Diploma • Specific achievements in the General field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The General sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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The Centre for Social Cohesion, Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) is a non-profit organization that focuses on promoting the ideals of self-sustainability, equality and social justice to the members of the society, it was founded in the year 2014 out of the need to give succor and support to the victim of arm conflict and natural disasters in Nigeria. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Project Assistant

Location: Borno Role Purpose

To provide programme and administrative support that keeps field operations, documentation and logistics running smoothly throughout implementation.

Provide logistical and administrative support to field missions and trainings. Maintain activity records, attendance sheets, consent forms and documentation. Support community scheduling and follow-up with participants and monitors. Assist with data entry and the safe handling and storage of participant information.

Qualification & Specification

Diploma or Degree in a relevant field, with strong organization and record-keeping skills. 1–2 years' NGO administrative or field-support experience. Based in, or able to work across, the target LGAs; Hausa and/or Kanuri preferred.

Computer literacy (MS Office); attention to detail and confidentiality.

13th September, 2026. How to Apply

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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.