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Give your time and skills to humanitarian and development initiatives within communities.
- Choose a thematic area, from health and WASH to media and logistics
- Serve on weekdays, weekends or on call
- Short-term or ongoing commitments
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Build Your Career. Share Your Skills. Create Greater Impact.
At the Greater Impact Initiative for Child Support (GIMPACS), we believe meaningful and sustainable change is created by people who are passionate, accountable, innovative and committed to serving communities.
Our work brings together professionals, young people, volunteers, students, institutions, civil society organisations, development partners and community actors who share our commitment to improving the well-being of women, children, persons with disabilities and vulnerable populations.
Whether you are looking to build your career, gain practical experience, contribute your time and skills, or establish an institutional partnership, there is an opportunity to connect with GIMPACS.
Our Approach
Our Recruitment and Engagement Approach
Background
GIMPACS recognises that the quality of our programmes depends greatly on the quality, integrity and commitment of the people and institutions with whom we work. Our recruitment and engagement process is therefore designed to identify individuals and organisations that demonstrate the competence, values, experience and commitment required to contribute effectively to our mission.
GIMPACS promotes a recruitment process that is transparent, competitive, inclusive, merit-based and free from discrimination. We seek to provide equitable opportunities while maintaining high standards of professional conduct, safeguarding, accountability and integrity.
Our recruitment process also reflects our commitment to protecting children, vulnerable adults and communities from abuse, exploitation, harassment and other forms of misconduct.
What We Look For
Objectives of Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process is guided by clear objectives that ensure we attract and select the right people for our mission.
- Attract qualified, competent, and value-driven individuals.
- Promote fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity throughout recruitment.
- Ensure that candidates are assessed objectively against clearly defined requirements.
- Recruit individuals whose behaviour and professional conduct align with GIMPACS' mission and organisational values.
- Strengthen safeguarding by conducting appropriate references, background, and integrity checks.
- Promote diversity and inclusion across GIMPACS programmes and operations.
- Provide opportunities for young professionals, students, and community members to develop practical experience.
- Build strategic relationships with organisations and institutions whose expertise and mandate complement the work of GIMPACS.
Get Involved
Connect With GIMPACS
Choose the opportunity that best represents how you would like to engage with us.
Volunteer
Give your time and skills to support humanitarian and development initiatives within communities.
Become a VolunteerInternship
Gain practical exposure to humanitarian, development and organisational work alongside experienced professionals.
Explore InternshipsPartnership
Collaborate with GIMPACS as a civil society organisation, government institution, academic body or development partner.
Partner With UsStaffing
Join a team committed to delivering programmes that improve lives and strengthen communities.
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Step by Step
Our Recruitment Process
What to expect when you apply for a job at GIMPACS. The specific process may vary by position, but recruitment generally follows the stages below.
Available positions are published on the GIMPACS website and, where appropriate, other approved recruitment platforms. Each announcement provides:
- Job title, duty station, department and contract type
- Reporting line, job purpose and key responsibilities
- Required qualifications, experience, skills and competencies
- Application deadline and vacancy reference number
Interested candidates complete the online application form and submit the required supporting documents before the advertised deadline.
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover letter
- Academic or professional qualifications
- Professional certifications where relevant
Following the deadline, the recruitment team reviews applications against the minimum eligibility requirements stated in the vacancy announcement. Applications that do not meet mandatory requirements may not proceed.
Eligible applications are reviewed against predetermined selection criteria, including:
- Education and professional qualifications
- Relevant work experience and technical competencies
- Experience within humanitarian or development contexts
- Alignment with GIMPACS values
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete one or more assessments, depending on the position:
- Written assessment or technical test
- Case study or practical exercise
- Presentation or data analysis exercise
- Computer-based assessment
Candidates who successfully complete the previous stage may be invited for a structured, competency-based interview, conducted physically or virtually.
Candidates being considered for appointment may undergo appropriate verification procedures, including:
- Employment and academic qualification verification
- Identity and professional certification verification
- Safeguarding-related checks
The recruitment panel identifies the candidate who best meets the selection criteria. The successful candidate may receive a conditional offer specifying employment terms and outstanding requirements.
The selected candidate receives their contract and begins onboarding, including introduction to:
- GIMPACS mission, structure and Code of Conduct
- Safeguarding and PSEAH requirements
- Anti-fraud, accountability and security procedures
- Programme and departmental responsibilities
Open Roles
Current Opportunities
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MEAL Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State · Department: Programmes / MEAL · Employment Type: Full-Time · Reference: GIM/HR/0001
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Our Promise
Our Commitment to Fair Recruitment
GIMPACS is committed to providing fair and equitable employment and engagement opportunities. Selection decisions are based on organisational requirements, competence, qualifications, experience, demonstrated values and suitability for the responsibilities of the position.
We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, young professionals and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation should be considered for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process where required.
Safeguarding
GIMPACS is committed to safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and communities participating in or affected by our programmes. Employees, volunteers, interns, consultants and other persons representing GIMPACS are expected to uphold organisational safeguarding standards, the Code of Conduct and applicable policies relating to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Recruitment and engagement may therefore include safeguarding declarations, reference checks and other appropriate screening procedures.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications for advertised vacancies should normally be submitted through the online recruitment system unless otherwise stated in the vacancy announcement.
GIMPACS may maintain a talent pool where operationally appropriate. However, registration in a talent pool does not guarantee employment.
Every successfully submitted online application should receive an automated acknowledgement. Due to the number of applications received, individual feedback may be limited to candidates progressing through later stages of recruitment.
Yes. Applicants may apply for positions for which they meet the stated requirements.
Yes. Previous applications do not prevent candidates from applying for future opportunities.
No. GIMPACS does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
After submission, applicants should receive an on-screen confirmation and, where the system supports it, an acknowledgement email containing an application reference number.
Yes. Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should be provided with an appropriate mechanism for requesting support.
Ready to Connect With GIMPACS?
Your skills, ideas, experience and commitment can contribute to creating greater impact. Choose the way you would like to work with us and see what each path involves before you apply.
Start an Internship
Gain practical exposure to humanitarian and development work alongside experienced professionals.
- For students, NYSC members, recent graduates and early-career professionals
- Placements from 4 weeks to 6 months
- CV required; school letter where applicable
Join Our Team
Build your career with a team delivering programmes that improve lives and strengthen communities.
- Transparent, merit-based selection
- Apply online with your CV and cover letter
- Every submitted application is acknowledged
Partner With Us
Collaborate as a civil society organisation, government institution, academic body or development partner.
- Programme delivery, research, advocacy and capacity strengthening
- Open to NGOs, UN agencies, academia and the private sector
- Our team reviews and responds directly
GIMPACS never charges a fee at any stage of recruitment. Everyone who works with us, including volunteers and interns, agrees to uphold our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
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