• Application Deadline:
• Position: Report Writer / Editor Consultant



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Borno




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

Purpose of Role

• The Report Writer will support Care Best Initiative’s documentation, learning, and communication efforts by developing high-quality reports, case studies, success stories, and other programmatic documentation.


• The role ensures accurate and timely reporting that aligns with donor requirements and showcases the impact of CBI’s humanitarian and development interventions.


• The role bridges the gap between program implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and external communication through clear and compelling writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) in collaboration with MEAL and Program teams, ensuring adherence to donor guidelines and organizational standards.


• Develop success stories, human-interest pieces, and case studies from field activities using ethically sound storytelling approaches.


• Collect, verify, and analyze data and beneficiary feedback to inform report writing and learning materials.


• Collaborate with project teams to produce situation reports, project updates, and visibility materials as needed.


• Support proposal development by contributing writing inputs, formatting, and background research.


• Maintain a documentation system (digital archive) for reports, photos, stories, and other communication materials.


• Edit and proofread reports and documents submitted by project teams for accuracy, grammar, consistency, and formatting.


• Participate in key field visits and program meetings to gain contextual knowledge for documentation.


• Contribute to the development of capacity-building materials or editorial guidance on report writing for field staff.


• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the MEAL Coordinator or Program Manager.

Requirements

Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.


• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in report writing or communications in a development or humanitarian setting.


• Demonstrated experience in writing donor reports for national and international organizations.


• Strong understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation concepts, indicators, and reporting tools.

Experience:

• Sector Experience in one or more of: Health, Nutrition, GBV, SRH, Protection, Child Protection, or WASH.


• Experience gathering and writing success stories, case studies, and human-interest stories directly from beneficiaries and community members.


• Prior exposure to donor reporting requirements and use of indicator-based reporting in collaboration with MEAL teams.


• Field-level understanding of humanitarian or development programming, especially in fragile contexts like northeast Nigeria.


• Experience producing reports for international NGOs, UN agencies, or institutional donors.


• Capacity to work across cross-functional teams (MEAL, Program, Communications) and coordinate report inputs from multiple field locations.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

• Ability to observe and understand cultural and social contexts and reflect the understandings in programming.


• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.


• Strong community engagement and facilitation skill.


• Attention to detail, keen at following procedures and meeting deadlines.


• Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse teams.


• Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships.


• Standards of Professional Conduct especially integrity, service, and accountability.


• Fluency in English Language.

Key Behaviours:

• Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.


• Willingness to align with CBI's core values, including empathy, integrity, and a commitment to service.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Social and receptive (active listener).


• High degree of integrity.


• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.


• Pro-active and ready to take initiative.


• Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.


• High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Key Relationships (excluding own line manager and staff):

Internal:

• Program Coordinator


• Finance and Support Services team


• Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, MEAL, finance, logistics and procurement, etc.).

External:

• Partners.


• Consultants.


• Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs).


• Government agencies.


• Community leaders/CBOs.