Join Our Team at Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI)
At DDI, we are committed to fostering sustainable development and empowering communities is at the heart of everything we do. As a leading non-profit/non-governmental organization in Nigeria, we are steadfast in our mission to create opportunities for economic empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and societal advancement.
Why You Should Work With Us
Impactful Work:
At DDI, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in transformative projects that address critical challenges in diverse sectors such as agriculture, entrepreneurship, off-grid/renewable energy, and economic empowerment and development.
Professional Evolution:
At DDI, you will thrive in an environment that focuses on growth and learning, where each initiative is a chance to expand your horizons and professional expertise.
Diverse Synergy:
Become part of a dynamic collective of experts unified in the purpose of nurturing resilient communities and promoting inclusive progress.
Global and Local Influence:
Contribute to endeavours that resonate on both a local and international stage, leveraging partnerships and collaborations with global entities like the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), to shape practices and policies in the realm of development.
Current Opportunities
Job Title: CHIEF OF PARTY, FEED THE FUTURE (FTF) NIGERIA RESILIENCE ACTIVITY
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Abuja or Sokoto, Nigeria.
Job Summary: The Chief of Party (COP) will have overall responsibility for the Nigeria Resilience Activity. Responsibilities include meeting Activity objectives and deliverables while providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management aspects. The COP will act as the primary relationship manager for the project with USAID/Nigeria, Government of Nigeria, partners and external stakeholders.
Job Title: DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY, FEED THE FUTURE (FTF) NIGERIA RESILIENCE ACTIVITY
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Sokoto, Nigeria.
Job Summary: The DCOP will support the Chief of Party in meeting Activity objectives and deliverables and in providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management aspects. The DCOP will support relationship management with USAID/Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria, partners and external stakeholders.
Job Title: MARKET SYSTEM AND RESILIENCE SPECIALIST, FEED THE FUTURE (FTF) NIGERIA RESILIENCE ACTIVITY
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Zamfara or Sokoto, Nigeria.
Job Summary: The Market Systems and Resilience Specialist will provide strategic guidance in market systems/value chains across the Activity. S/he will lead the program’s efforts to invest sustainably in agribusiness particularly targeting smallholder farmers.
Job Title: MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING (MEL) MANAGER, FEED THE FUTURE (FTF) NIGERIA RESILIENCE ACTIVITY
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Abuja or Sokoto, Nigeria.
Job Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager will provide leadership in ensuring high quality monitoring and evaluation of the Nigeria Resilience Activity while liaising with the technical programming staff of the Activity and sub-recipients. The MEL Manager will be accountable for all the monitoring and evaluation, accountability, learning and documentation of technical project related activities, results and program quality. The MEL Manager will lead in routine data analysis and liaises with technical program staff to identify and address issues in a timely manner. The MEL Manager will work closely with the technical staff in knowledge management by documenting processes, successes and lessons learned throughout project implementation. The MEL Manager is accountable for overseeing the development, implementation, and adherence to monitoring and evaluation systems, work plans, and technical program quality standards. This includes managing processes, procedures, and reporting requirements. The MEL Manager ensures compliance with USG and DDI regulations and best practices for all project sub-recipients, DDI, and individual consortium member organizations of the Nigeria Resilience Project.